Critiques of Constructivist Design
Objectives

  • describe the criticisms of constructivist design;
  • write a professional evidence-based, argumentative response;
  • describe discovery learning;
  • describe guided discovery.
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Alfieri, L., Brooks, P.J., Aldrich, N.J., & Tenenbaum, H.R. (2011). pdf Does discovery-based instruction enhance learning. Journal of Educational Psychology, 103 (1) 1–18. doi: 10.1037/a0021017
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paper Term paper Due Wednesday Dec 7 10:00PM EST - if haven't already done so start spending some time working on the paper.

Mayer, R. (2004). pdf Should there be a three-strikes rule against pure discovery learning? The case for guided methods of instruction. American Psychologist. 59(1) 14-19. doi: 10.1037/0003-066X.59.1.14