Answer to Question #317807 in Philosophy for Nonkululeko

Question

1. Which of the following is the best example of a teacher applying a constructivist approach to learning in the classroom?

a. A mathematics teacher who encourages the learner's to use hands on materials and real world problems to acquire new concepts and practice skills

b. A language arts teacher who provides learner's with a concrete reword each time they submit a written task that is free of errors

c. A social studies teacher who uses visual aids and alogical progression of ideas when presenting lectures obout new or unfamiliar topics.

d. A science teacher who models the correct procedures for performing complex experiments before having learner's perform the experiments.

2. It is an approach that focuses on teaching that provides a stimulating environment where learner's can find challenging experiences to learn.

A. Teacher centred approach

B. Collaborative approach

C. Discovering learning

D. Child centred teaching approach

Answer 1

1) d. A science teacher who models the correct procedures for performing complex experiments before having learner's perform the experiments.

2) C. Discovering learning