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Which of the following is not advocated in a socio-constructivist classroom based on Lev Vygotskian constructs?

A.
Learning-for-exam
B.
Creativity and critical thinking
C.
Conceptual understanding
D.
Experimental learning

Solution:

Constructivism is centered on the idea that human knowledge and learning are actively constructed by the learner, not passively received from the environment. Constructivist views learning as the result of mental construction. It is created or constructed by the experiencing individual. It is not impersonal or absolute.Socio-constructivism focuses on the collaborative nature of learning. Knowledge develops from how people interact with each other, their culture, and society at large. In Socio-constructivist classroom students rely on others to help create their building blocks, and learning from others helps them construct their own knowledge and reality. Characteristics of socio-constructivist classrooms based on Lev Vygotskian constructs:Connect learning with everyday contexts. Where possible, organize courses around problems, of local interest and impact, which have been identified by students. Elicit students existing ideas, including any alternative conceptions. Encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning, and this includes reflecting on their own thinking and learning processesLearning is not exam-oriented, teachers employ formative assessment frequently to assess the knowledge and changes in the student.Use a variety of assessment techniques, including authentic assessment which is conducted while students are engaged in non-contrived activities like practical work or other real-life situations.Plan for the fact that, in addition to having different prior experiences, students will also have different preferred learning and working styles and learn at different rates. Socio-constructivist classroom opposes the rote learning, learning is done by the questions based on critical thinking, creative activities, experimental based learning,So we can conclude that Learning-for-exam is not advocated in a socio-constructivist classroom based on Lev Vygotskian constructs.?Additional Information Lev Vygotsky is a Russian Psychologist who proposed the theory of Socio-cultural development and argues that communication is the driving force behind speech in both adults and children. According to Vygotsky, there are mainly three types of speech are there-Social Speech: In no way is this speech related to intellect or thinking. In this stage, a child uses speech to control the behavior of others. A child uses speech to express simple thoughts and emotions such as crying, laughter and shouting. This speech begins when a child is about 2 years or above.Private Speech: Private speech is speech spoken to oneself for communication, self-guidance, and self-regulation of behavior. It is between the ages of two and seven that children can be observed engaging in private speech. Although it is audible, it is neither intended for nor directed at others.Silent/Inner Speech: This is a speech in which the use of words or word images in thinking without audible or visible speaking. The ability of this type of speech comes when a child is about 7 years or above.

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