constructivist assumptions...

I'm commenting on some of the readings I've done since enrolling in this course in particular the Uden and Beaumont readings. On page11 their were a few things I will remember as I work with young students. 4. "Meaning arises out of interpretation and , thus, multiple perspectives are recognized and 5. Meaning construction is prompted by problems, questions, issues, and authentic tasks." The mentioning of authentic tasks is something a found really relevant to most classroom experiences. During our last in-service day I chose to focus on making classroom experiences more authentic for my students part of my professional development plan over the next several years. Also in making tasks more authentic for students the fact that kids make meaning only after interpreting information presented. If they are working collaboratively they have the opportunity to interpret more information and get more out of an authentic learning task. This can happen if they are partaking in a traditional group discussions or using a tools like webspiration or forums.