Tag Archives: Constructivist teaching

Drawing out knowledge: What it means to be a constructivist teacher from the voices of the learner

Posted on October 5, 2013 by wlindquist

“The single most important factor influencing learning is what the learner already knows.” David Ausubel  A constructivist learning framework is based on the idea that students come into our classrooms with pre-existing knowledge. Our task as teachers is to structure … Continue reading →

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Woodworking as Metaphor

Posted on January 3, 2012 by wlindquist

I am building a file cabinet for my office. It strikes me an apt metaphor for what we do as teachers in the classroom. I begin with a vision, followed by making a clearly developed plan. I gather the materials … Continue reading →

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