Lesson 11: The Computer as the Teacher's Tool

Constructivism

• Jerome Bruner

   Signifies the teaching involves giving opportunities for the learner to explore and new meaning,concept,principle and able to apply this knowledge to real life situation.

" Knowledge of Discovery "

2 View of Constructivism

• Constructivism

•                    Knowledge was constructed through self-exploration rather than direct instruction of the teacher.

• Social Constructivism

                   Knowledge was constructed through social context in witch the learners share their ideas and stimulates learning.

The Computer's Capabilities

• A situating tool

• A constructive tool

• As Co-constructive tool

• As an information tool