This was my first real encounter with coding - something I have wanted to find out about for a while now but also a little unsure of. Lots of new learning for me here.
What I was most interested in were the skills that were involved with the use of this program. We linked the skills we used with educational theory.
Constructionism
We learn best from making physical things and through making virtual things. The same theory applies for both. We need to identify powerful making activities that will best impact on student learning.
Constructivism
Behaviourism - we have input from teaching or instruction - we don’t know what goes on inside the child’s mind - but we can evaluate effectiveness from their behaviour
Cognitivism - humans are a central processing unit.
Constructivism took both these theories and says that we actually construct our knowledge - they are largely mental structures.
What is the difference between a theory and a style?
A theory is an analytical tool. It is explanatory and it is predictable.
It is about changes in observable behaviour
Styles are the way in which we interpret theory in our practice. It is a trademark of ourselves, specific to you.
When you look at different theories, you will find elements of truth in all of them for your practice.
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