Talk:Constructivist teaching methods

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[edit] Merge with Constructivism (learning theory)

Should'nt these 2 articles be merged ? Chrisdel 07:26, 5 October 2006 (UTC)

Yes, I think it should. Tneumark 16:35, 22 December 2006 (UTC)

No, they should remain separate because this section refers to the application of the theory versus the other one being the theory itself. The application of Constructivist Learning theory has a range beyond that of which is described in this section, and if they are merged it could be unintentionally implied that the only logical application of the theory is that which is described in this section.

No, if you read the articles you will see that constructivism is a theory of how people learn that does not relate to a specific pedagogy, whereas the teaching methods acticle suggests "learning by doing." -rachelss 24.7.158.213 18:23, 2 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] References?

What research supports the idea that "As emphasis is not based on acquiring and practicing basic skills, students in constructivist classrooms tend to lag behind those in traditional classrooms in these areas" as claimed in the article? There needs to be a reference.