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Preface |
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Acknowledgements |
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An introduction to the constructivist movement |
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The beginnings of constructivist learning theory |
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An overview of the social constructivist approach to theory |
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6 | (2) |
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Social constructivist ideas and some of their early proponents |
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8 | (2) |
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Piaget's genetic epistemology |
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Vygotsky's social learning |
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Bandura's social cognitive theory |
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16 | (1) |
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16 | (3) |
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19 | (1) |
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2 Research: evidence drawn from current, recent and past practice |
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Classroom success and social interaction |
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Social and emotional aspects of learning (SEAL) |
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22 | (4) |
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Cooperation and collaboration in the classroom |
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26 | (2) |
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The computer-based social learning environment |
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28 | (3) |
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The socially constructed classroom |
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31 | (1) |
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32 | (1) |
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33 | (1) |
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3 Theory: the precepts of social constructivism and social learning theory |
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34 | (10) |
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Social interaction, thinking and engagement |
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35 | (1) |
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36 | (2) |
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Scaffolding: planned and opportunistic |
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38 | (3) |
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Modelling and thinking aloud |
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Extending the principles of social constructivism |
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41 | (2) |
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43 | (1) |
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4 Pedagogy: the rules, principles and theories that guide current practice |
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The characteristics of a constructivist pedagogy |
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45 | (4) |
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Being prepared for learning |
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49 | (1) |
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Structure, sequence and alternatives |
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50 | (6) |
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56 | (4) |
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Social interaction and classroom talking |
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60 | (5) |
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Supporting individuals through social interaction |
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65 | (1) |
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66 | (1) |
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67 | (1) |
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Strategies of a constructivist teacher |
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Vignette 1 activating prior knowledge |
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70 | (4) |
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Vignette 2 computer-mediated collaboration |
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74 | (4) |
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Vignette 3 working in pairs |
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78 | (3) |
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Vignette 4 adults learning about teaching |
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81 | (4) |
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Vignette 5 collaborating to learn |
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85 | (2) |
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Vignette 6 cross-curriculum collaboration |
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87 | (3) |
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Vignette 7 paired game making |
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Vignette 8 coming to a joint conclusion |
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92 | (3) |
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95 | (1) |
References |
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Index |
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