Class 2/14/13:
Lesson Idea:
What were the lives of wealthy people like in the 1920s?
Reflection:
During this class, we explored the three major theories influencing modern education. Among them, constructivism is the most fascinating. Given its emphasis on the individual, constructivism succeeds in breaking the old notions that all students must learn in the same ways. By allowing educators to focus on students' individual needs, especially strengths and weaknesses, instruction can be modified and enhanced to provide greater opportunities for meaningful learning experiences for students. Additionally, it improves the quality of teaching by helping educators become more attentive, reflective and innovative as they tailor instruction to provide the most effective instruction for the largest group of learners.
Consequently, constructivism in its purest form will unavoidably lead to the deconstruction of large, generalized and nationalized curriculums and the adoption of more individualized, local ones addressing the needs of students as individuals.
As a fellow history lover I can completely appreciate your findings. I also loved the list and thought that this was a great "pre-sorter" of knowledge on the internet. Resources such as these can be invaluable. I have grown to love Discovery Education, which offers relevant pages for almost anything you can think of. I have a feeling that the Library of Congress resource could be equally exciting for history people like us. Designing lessons that allow our students to access all of these primary source documents will allow them to use technology while touching generations before us.
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