Constructivism learning theory

Question 1

What is the constructivism learning theory also known as?

Answer 1

Social development theory

Question 2

What did Vygotsky suggest?

Answer 2

Interaction with others plays a vital role in learning (social development)

Question 3

What is the type of learning called when learning from an external source?

Answer 3

Inter-psychological learning

Question 4

What is the social process called?

Answer 4

‘learning how to learn’

Question 5

What does MKO stand for?

Answer 5

More Knowledgable others

Question 6

What influence may an MKO have on a performer?

Answer 6

Offer:
- Advice
- Examples
- Feedback
- Tactical knowledge

Question 7

What is the process called when skills are learnt within a performer following relevant cues

Answer 7

Intra-psychological learning (learning inside the performer after learning externally)

Question 8

What 3 questions will a learner ask themselves

Answer 8

1. What can I do alone?
2. What can I do with help?
3. What can I not yet do?

Question 9

Give an example of an activity in the what I can do alone zone.

Answer 9

Hockey player may be able to hold the stick and roll the ball along the ground.

Question 10

Give an example of an activity in the what I can do with help zone.

Answer 10

With the help of the coach the hockey player can keep the ball close to the stick when running.

Question 11

Give an example of an activity in the what I can not yet do zone.

Answer 11

Cannot dribble with the ball under control in practice against other players.

Question 12

Give a 3 point snapshot of Constructivism

Answer 12

1. Learn from the actions of an MKO (more knowledgable other)
   ASK QUESTIONS
2. Add their actions to ones you already know
   EXPLORATION
3. Build up your skills
   GROWTH MINDSET

Question 13

What are the limitations to Constructivism

Answer 13

• Lack of experience (negatively affects zone of proximal development)
• Dependent on knowledge and ability of performer