Constructivism QHPE 601 PDF

Constructivism QHPE 601 Evidence-based Teaching and Learning Introduction 2 Constructivism - introduction Learning is an active process in which meaning is constructed from experiences Teacher is a facilitator i.e. ‘guide on the side’ Learning should be situated in realist...

Constructivism QHPE 601 Evidence-based Teaching and Learning Introduction 2 Constructivism - introduction Learning is an active process in which meaning is constructed from experiences Teacher is a facilitator i.e. ‘guide on the side’ Learning should be situated in realistic settings Conceptual growth comes from negotiation of meaning, sharing of multiple perspectives and changing our internal representation through collaborative learning (Merrill, 1991) 3 4 5 6 Experiential Learning 7 Experiential Learning (Cont. 1) Experiential learning is based on constructivism Involves reflection on experience with the goal of transforming experience into learning Experiential learning in real-life problems leads to ongoing mastery and competence Carefully chosen experiences are supported by reflection, critical analysis and synthesis 8 Kolb’s Experiential Learning 9 Kolb's Experiential Learning Experiential Learning Cycle: David A Kolb Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PY-4TXvYNBI 10 References and Resources Mann K. V. (2011) Theoretical perspectives in medical education: past experience and future possibilities. Med Educ 45(1):60-8. Swanwick, T. (2013). Understanding medical education: evidence, theory and practice. Wiley Publishers 11 Faculty Credits The following faculty are attributed to the slides and ideas of this session (in alphabetical order) Dr. Ahsan Sethi Dr. Daniel Rainkie 12