An important aspect of the Constructivist Theory is asking questions to guide student knowledge. When a question is asked during a lesson, students link it to their own understandings before answering. Questions are also a great way to find out prior knowledge. For example, I was showing students a Polygon Mobile that I had made, they were also going to be making them. I asked them what they noticed about mine before giving them any details or instructions. Many hands flung into the air. Students noticed that each shape was a different color, except the quadrilaterals were all one color. They noticed that I had named the shapes and cut them all out. They also noticed that there were no circles or ovals because those are not polygons. The students had revealed my entire lesson. The Constructivist Theory proves that students come to school preloaded with information. They are NOT blank slates. By simply asking questions, teachers can help guide students' own learning and understand their prior knowledge.
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