Annotated Bibliography
The following is a list of resources that I have reviewed and used as basis of my teaching and learning philosophy but not directly cited within this paper.
Bates, T. (2014, July 29). Learning theories and online learning. Retrieved from http://www.tonybates.ca/2014/07/29/learning-theories-and-online-learning/
- The author explains the different theories of learning (Behaviourism, Cognitivism, Constructivism), including online collaborative learning and Connectivism.
Bedrova, E. & Leong, D.L. (1995) Tools of the mind: A Vygotskian approach to childhood education.Columbus, OH: Prentice Hall.
- The author offered practical applications and suggestions for applying elements of social constructivist theory in the classroom.
Brooks, J.G. & Brooks, M.G. (1999). In search of understanding: The case for constructivist classrooms (Rev.ed). Alexandira, VA: Association for supervision and curriculum development.
- This book discusses the process of constructing knowledge, presents primary concepts and examines how to seek and clarify student’s points of views.
Cognitive constructivism. (n.d.). Retrieved March 10, 2018, from http://kb.edu.hku.hk/theory_cognitive_constructivism.html
- The author presented a comparison of traditional classrooms to a constructivist-themed one.
DeVries, R., Cunningham, D., Duffy, T.M., & Perry, J.D. (1991) Theory into practice: How do we link?I n G.J. Anglin (Ed.), Instructional technology: past, present, and future. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited.
- The authors investigate topics like play-oriented curriculum, physical-knowledge activities and the use of group games for teaching mathematics. It presents how the constructivist approach is different from other learning theories.
Dixon-Krauss,L (1996). Vygotsky in the classroom: Mediated literacy instruction and assessment. White Plains, N.Y.: Longman Publishers.
- This outlines the Vygotskian approach in every aspect of classroom instruction and assessment. It discusses Activity Theory, Zone of Proximal Development, benefits of collaborative teaching, and the use of portfolios to mediate literacy instruction and assessment.
Gagnon, G. W., & Collay, M. (2001) Designing for Learning: Six Elements in Constructivist Classrooms. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
- This book takes the research into learning from constructivism and makes a new model for curriculum: Constructivism By Design. The six elements of this approach flow back and forth in the learning episodes that allow students to construct mental models
Harapnuik, D. (2016). Four keys to understanding learning theories. Retrieved from http://www.harapnuik.org/?p=6344
- In this blog post, the author shared how each learning theory is different and similar with each other. He also emphasizes the importance of understanding each theory as it will impact our intention to create a significant in creating learning environment.
Kamii, C., & Ewing, J. (1996 Mid-Summer) Basing technique on Piaget’s constructivism.
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