answer the following questions and bring them with you to the next class session:
1. What are some examples of active learning activities that align with the principles of constructivism?
2. How does the constructivist approach promote student engagement and ownership of learning?
1. Some examples of active learning activities that align with the principles of constructivism include problem-based learning, case studies, simulations, collaborative group projects, hands-on experiments, and role-playing activities.
2. The constructivist approach promotes student engagement and ownership of learning by encouraging students to take an active role in constructing their own understanding of the material. Rather than passively receiving information from the teacher, students are encouraged to explore, question, and make connections to their prior knowledge. This leads to deeper understanding and long-term retention of information. Students also have more autonomy to make choices about their learning and are more invested in the learning process when they are actively engaged in constructing their own knowledge.