What is Constructivism in the IMYM model?
Constructivism is a concept that has many different definitions and can take many different forms. In the IMYM model, we have ‘constructed’ a simple definition that can be operationalized in the IMYM classroom. IMYM views constructivism as a way of thinking about learning that influences what is taught and how it is taught. It is a philosophy that supports moving from a teacher-centered classroom to a student-centered classroom in ways that are based on research into how students learn. In short, constructivism engages students through the use of ideas, materials, and tools (such as ICT) that are set in real-world contexts to create deep conceptual understanding. In an IMYM classroom students construct their own knowledge, teachers cannot simply give knowledge to them. Teachers can, however, create learning environments where knowledge construction can take place.
