In search of understanding the case for constructivist classrooms : with a new introduction by the authors / Jacqueline Grennon Brooks, Martin G. Brooks.

Author/creator Brooks, Jacqueline Grennon author.
Other author Brooks, Martin G., author.
Format Book
Publication InfoUpper Saddle River, N.J. : Merrill/Prentice Hall, 2001.
Descriptionxi, 136 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Subjects

Portion of title Case for constructivist classrooms
SeriesMerrill education/ASCD college textbook series
Merrill education/ASCD college textbook series. ^A609350
Contents Introduction -- The call for constructivism -- Honoring the learning process -- Considering the possibilities -- Coming to know one's world -- Some guiding principles of constructivism -- Posing problems of emerging relevance to students -- Structuring learning around primary concepts: the quest for essence -- Seeking and valuing students' points of view -- Adapting curriculum to address students' suppositions -- Assessing student learning in the context of teaching -- Creating constructivist settings -- Becoming a constructivist teacher -- Pursuing meaningful victories.
General noteOriginally published: Alexandria, Va. : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, ©1999.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 128-136).
Issued in other formOnline version: Brooks, Jacqueline Grennon. In search of understanding the case for constructivist classrooms. Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Merrill/Prentice Hall, 2001
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 00068116
ISBN0130606626 (pbk.)
ISBN9780130606624 (pbk.)

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Joyner General Stacks LB1590.3 .B75 2001 ✔ Available Place Hold