PSYCH 130 Chapter Notes - Chapter 15.6: Montessori Education, Social Constructivism, Cognitive Flexibility
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Traditional classroom: teacher is sole authority for knowledge, rules and decision making, does most of talking. Students generally passive and evaluated by how well they keep pace with uniform set of standards for their grade. Constructivist classroom: encourages students to construct their own knowledge. Grounded in piaget"s view of children as active agents who reflect on and coordinate their own thoughts rather than absorbing those of others. Richly equipped learning centers, small groups and individuals solving sel chosen problems. Teachers guide and support depending on children"s needs. Students evaluated by considering their progress in relation to their own prior development. Associated with gains in critical thinking, greater social and moral maturity and more positive attitudes toward school. Montessori education: constructivist approach including multiage classrooms. Teach materials designed to promote exploration and discovery. Equal emphasis on academic and social development. Show improvements in literacy and math, cognitive flexibility, false belief understanding, concern with fairness in solving problems and cooperative play.
