Once students have learned to ask substantial questions and how to find the answers, no one can keep them from learning all that they need to know. Active criticism of new ideas is a more desirable response than passive acceptance. Meaning is constructed, not prescribed. Discovering knowledge is the business of students. There may be no direct connection between the two.
Students learn best when actively engaged.
Success is best measured in the behavioral changes of students. Meaningful learning occurs when students are allowed to confront real problems, make choices, and find solutions. If prospective teachers are to learn how to help their students learn, they must be immersed in the same learning experiences that their students will encounter. Return to Philosophical Background. Return to PHY 310 Syllabus.