88. The Failure of Constructivist, Discovery, Problem-based, Experiential, and Inquiry-based Teaching
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The Origins of Constructivism in Instructional Theory
The most recent version of instruction with minimal guidance comes from constructivism which appears to have been derived from observations that knowledge is constructed by learners. Learning is idiosyncratic and so a common instructional format or strategies are ineffective, according to the author. Theories should reflect our current understanding of cognitive architecture this work should be central to the design of effective guided instruction he says. "We know much more about the structures functions and characteristics of working in long-term memory"
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