Constructivism in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education

This course is designed to help participants examine the implications of constructivism for learning and teaching in science, mathematics, and technology focused areas. Course readings, discussions, and assignments will examine constructivist views of learning, research on students' ideas and idea-based interactions, research on instructional approaches taking student ideas into account, and challenges in implementing constructivist perspectives in instruction.

• Analyze constructivism’s impact on learning and teaching
• Explore research on students' ideas and interactions
• Identify challenges in implementing constructivist instruction

• Basic computer and internet skills
• Ability to read course instructions in English and complete short exercises