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.
Students are viewed as thinkers with emerging theories about the world. Teacher generally behaves in an interactive manner mediating the environment for students. Teacher seeks the students' point of to understand students' present conceptions for use in subsequent lessons. Assessment of student learning is interwoven with teaching and occurs through teacher observations of students at work and through student exhibitions and portfolios. Students primarily work in groups.