Reflection Entry 8

http://elenimi.googlepages.com/DesignConstructivistHonebein.pdf

As I read through this article, I found most interesting the seven goals for constructivist learning. The goals include providing experience with the knowledge construction process, providing experience for multiple perspectives, embed learning in realistic and relevant contexts, encourage ownership and voice in the learning process, embed learning in social experience, encourage use of multiple modes of representation, and encourage self awareness of the knowledge construction process. Authentic learning is basically constructivism because students are actively learning in a real world context. I think the best teachers are able to achieve these goals, and I hope that I can continue to improve my own teaching to do so.