Three one-credit seminars on topics and problems of current interest or emerging importance in science, mathematics and educational technology. A conceptual framework will emerge from the synthesis of existing information. A conceptual framework will emerge from the synthesis of existing information. A conceptual framework will emerge from the synthesis of existing information. The role of the microcomputer, software and authoring languages are presented in a problem solving mode.
Participants develop unit plans and critique instructional activities.
In this course we explore the various perspectives on constructivism from its roots in epistemology and developmental psychology. The course delves into the work of Piaget, Vygotsky, and Von Glaserfeld in particular in order to examine how their writings have influenced the field. Finally, the course looks at the implications for practice inherent in different constructivist perspectives. The focus of this course changes to represent the issues which are prominent in the field at the time. Texts vary with issue discussed.