Constructivist teachers inquire about students' understandings of concepts before sharing their own understandings of those concepts. Constructivist teachers encourage students to engage in dialogue, both with the teacher and with one another. Constructivist teachers encourage student inquiry by asking thoughtful, open-ended questions and encouraging students to ask questions of others. Constructivist teachers seek elaboration of students' initial responses. Constructivist teachers engage students in experiences that might engender contradictions to students' initial hypotheses and discussion.
Constructivist teachers allow wait time after posing questions.
Constructivist teachers provide time for students to construct relationships and create metaphors. Constructivist teachers nurture students' curiosity through frequent use of the learning cycle model. Constructivist School Environment Curriculum is presented whole to part with emphasis upon big concepts. Pursuit of student questions is highly valued. Curricular activities rely heavily on primary sources of data and manipulative materials.