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ExampleofConstruc2vistTeaching:

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"the distance between the actual developmental level as determined by independent problem solving and the level of potential development as determined through problem solving under adult guidance or in collaboration with more capable peers.” Vygotsky, 1935

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Assistance that allows individuals to complete tasks they are not able to complete independently

Par2cularlyeffec2vewhenteachingcontent/proceduralskillsthathave:

1.Specificsetofiden2fiableopera2onsorprocedures

2.Canbeillustratedwithalargeandvariednumberofexamples

3.Canbedevelopedthroughprac2ce

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•  Askques2onsthatpromoteac2veratherthanpassivethinking

•  BringinanythingtoincreaseaJen2on/interest(e.g.props,guestspeaker,visuals,mul2media)

•  ProbeoNen&observewait2me•  Exudeenergyandexpresspersonalinterest•  Givemanyconcreteexamples•  Becrea2ve;don’tlecturefromtext!

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•  Posi2veinterdependence•  Individualaccountability•  Structuredac2vi2es•  Teamgoals/rewards

•  Afocusonhigher‐orderthinkingaNerpresenta2onofbasicinforma2on

•  Poten2alforaccommoda2ngindividualdifferences

•  Dualemphasisonacademicandinterpersonalskills

•  Socialconstruc2onofknowledge•  Theabilitytoengageinhigher‐orderthinking