SOCIAL+CONSTRUCTIVIST+CLASSROOM+STATEMENT

This project is centered on a social constructivist classroom because it has a strong emphasis on problem solving, collaboration and active learning. Through the entire series of learning experiences the students will be actively engaged in knowledge construction, problem solving and interaction. Each lesson builds on prior knowledge including knowledge acquired in the past learning experience. The teacher facilitates learning through scaffolding, guiding questions,and interaction as well as through the lesson plan format and the resources, which are made available for the students. The opportunity to work together in small groups while conducting their research gives the students ample opportunities for cooperation, discussion, interaction, delegation of tasks and active participation. Mindtools, i.e. Photo Story, Webspiration, and other ICT resources will be used to support students' knowledge acquisition.