- Constructivism as a paradigm for teaching and learning
The theory of constructivism rests on the notion that there is an innate human drive to make sense of the world. Instead of absorbing or passively receiving objective knowledge that is "out there," learners actively construct knowledge by integrating new information and experiences into what they have previously come to understand, revising and reinterpreting old knowledge in order to reconcile it with the new.
- The constructivist approach of teaching and portfolio assessment on science teaching
This study investigated the impact of the constructivist approach of teaching and portfolio assessment in elementary science learning. A constructivist approach which encourages students to predict, explain, debate, defend their ideas, and uses student-centered interaction, and a conventional teacher-centered approach were designed to compare student learning.
- Discovery Learning
A journal called, TEACHING PRACTICE, is what gives this site so much more than Discovery Learning. Discovery Learning is dealing with hypothetical questions (If then, what happens). It includes gathering data/observation and examples are provided here.
- Student Centered Learning
The National Education Association presents many articles on this topic. Administrators are encouraging teachers to give students more say in what happens in the classroom. It encourages the building of a student-centered culture.
- Mediated Learning
Created for children 2-7, this site offers 200 activities as part of the Washington Systems Mediated Learning experiences. It provides a sample unit and links to other sources, mainly for students with disabilities and follows c.a.r. (comment, ask, respond).
- Problem Solving
This is an Internet School Library Media Center with a wealth of information regarding problem solving and critical thinking with some general information followed by lesson plans and bibliographies about higher order thinking skills.
- Creative Thinking
This site contains research about how to teach creative thinking from the American Science Association (ASA).
