Frequently Asked Questions Thousands of web sites for educators and students. Support for long-term classroom planning and professional development. Information covering important topics for today's educators and parents. The foundations of constructivism along with practical issues related to the use of constructivist approaches in the classroom are explored. This book, based on the authors' experiences, reflects their belief that, although constructivist propositions can seem simple, they are not easy for teachers to implement.
Further questions develop as teachers try to figure out how to begin.
In considering these questions, this book offers teacher support, including checklists to help teachers determine where they are now relative to constructivism, where they are going, and how they are doing along the way. Also found are guidelines, practical tips, and models designed to help teachers implement constructivist changes at any grade level. References and suggestions for further reading are included.