Blog #4 - Constructivism in the classroom

When thinking about how I will teach my future classroom, I will try to include as much constructivism as possible. A Constructivist approach to teaching is one that requires the students to more or less teach themselves and be able to understand a subject, the teacher would act mostly as a moderator for the classroom. The teacher will ask the students questions as to why certain contents within the subject matter are necessary or how they might happen. The constructivist approach of learning allows the students to become the teachers in a sense and will not be required or encouraged to memorize the content, but rather to understand the underlying concepts.
I believe, by bringing constructivism into my future classroom, my students will be able to gain a better knowledge and understanding which will in turn give them the opportunity to become very successful in their future schooling. I also believe that it is important to bring this form of teaching to the students at an early age, which is why I would bring it to my first grade classroom, because it will get them in the habit and require that they deeply understand and comprehend the materials being covered throughout the course of their schooling.
Constructivism and technology can be closely interwoven, because todays technology is becoming so advanced that it allows everyone the ability to learn material in a hands on way. Different tools can also be used in learning that will require the students to have a deep understanding of various materials.