Question

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a constructivist classroom?

• A. Student-centered learning
• B. Rote memorization
• C. Collaborative learning
• D. Inquiry-based learning

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Rote memorization

The constructivist classroom

• The constructivist classroom is related to the constructivist approach of education which gives primacy to collaborative learning by involving learners in discussions and projects.

• A constructivist classroom foresees the student's active involvement in their own assessment plan with the teacher.

Characteristics of the constructivist classroom:

• Emphasizes on collaboration with others for learning.

• Ensures the active involvement of learners and promotes peer tutoring.

• Allows learners to foster their own strategy of learning to perform a task.

• Provides ample opportunities to learners to make them work at their own pace.

• Views learners as makers of meaning and creators of knowledge through social interaction.

• Prepares students to design experiments, draw conclusions, and compare their findings