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Constructionism vs Instructionism
May 12, 2008 by aylin7
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This article makes comparisons between learning mathematics in the classroom and how we use it in the real world. It defines ‘Constructionism’ as a way of helping students learn better by making mathematics relevant to the real world. With today’s technologies, mathematics can be turned into more meaningful experiences that students can relate to. In terms of ‘Instructionism’ it refers to computers as instructional machines that leave no room for human instruction to improve education. By incorporating technology a new avenue is opened in student’s approaches to mathematics. ‘Constructionism’ is a new approach to teaching where students can make use of what they have learnt rather then traditional ‘paper and pen’ methods of learning.
Personally I agree with this approach as I never found the relevance of mathematics in primary school. I was never taught how I could use it, when I was using it and why it was important. Teaching approaches are changing and computers are playing a big role. Teachers need to work with new technologies and help students find a purpose for their mathematical experiences.
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