Sparking a Constructivist Classroom Knowing the book definition of constructivism and being able to summarize it isn’t the same as understanding it. Just like in our classrooms, confusion ensues from a lack of internalization and understanding of not only the big idea, but the parts of that idea as well. Read more…
Constructivism has become a buzz word in the world of education lately. As most educators know, it is just another approach in a long list of approaches to education. The difference between this approach and most other approaches is that it works. Constructivism doesn’t only work sometimes, it works every Read more…
Self esteem or a lack thereof is a constant topic of discussion in schools. We worry and wring our hands that our actions as teachers or administrators will damage a young person’s self esteem. In fact we worry so much about it that we have yielded nearly all else in Read more…