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What is the primary focus of the new curriculum's theoretical foundations?
Which of the following is NOT a key concept of the constructivist paradigm?
How should teachers support learners according to the constructivist approach?
What does the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) refer to?
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Which aspect is emphasized in a learner-centered approach within constructivism?
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Study Notes
Theoretical Foundations of the New Approach
- The new curriculum is based on developments in philosophy, psychology, anthropology, and sociology, both in India and internationally.
- The curriculum emphasizes a Constructivist Interactivist Approach, Multiple Intelligence, and Emotional Intelligence.
The Constructivist Paradigm
- Learning is now understood as the construction of knowledge, not simply the absorption of information.
- This understanding is shaped by the work of prominent thinkers like Piaget, Vygotsky, and Bruner.
- Learning is seen as an active process that occurs during problem-solving and other activities.
- New knowledge is integrated into the learner's existing cognitive structure.
Important Features of Constructivism
- Learners should be encouraged to discover ideas and facts through inquiry-based learning.
- Collaborative learning is crucial for sharing responsibilities and experiences.
- Learning experiences should promote effective resource utilization and instill human values.
- Learners have varying achievement levels, and support from peers, teachers, and others is essential for reaching their potential, especially within their Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD).
- Teachers are responsible for providing scaffolding – support without doing the work for learners. This includes providing hints, examples, evidence, and guiding questions.
- Learning is learner-centered, tailored to local contexts, and relevant to real-life situations.
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Description
Explore the theoretical foundations of constructivism and its implications in the educational curriculum. This quiz covers essential concepts like the Constructivist Interactivist Approach, Multiple Intelligence, and the influence of key thinkers such as Piaget and Vygotsky. Test your understanding of how learning can be seen as an active process of knowledge construction.
