The participants work in groups of 3 or 4 to complete a drawing that reflects their collective understanding of how learning occurs. These drawings and lists will later be used to compile a group list of what the participants believe are essential components, or principles, of learning. In conclusion, the facilitator talks about the principles of constructivism that form the foundation for this professional development portfolio. After the groups have shared and explained their drawings, each picture is recorded with the digital camera. Constructivist principles represented in this module Learners bring unique prior knowledge, experience, and beliefs to a learning situation.
All educators have internal philosophies about teaching and learning.
This module gives participants the opportunity to explore their beliefs and make them explicit. Knowledge is constructed uniquely and individually, in multiple ways, through a variety of authentic tools, resources, experiences, and contexts. By using drawing and allowing groups to be creative, as well as providing for a verbal exchange and written list, the module validates multiple modes of expression. Learning is both an active and reflective process. Participants are active while drawing, discussing with their small group, and presenting their drawing to the large group.