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Analysis of Resource 6

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Reflection on Learning Theories 1

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For December 2019 Vacation

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READING 1.  Read the material on Active Learning on the following Cambridge website and make note of important points. Try to connects points mentioned therein with concepts we have discussed in class. If you come across anything that contradicts ideas we developed in the sessions, please feel free to share them in the comment section. https://www.cambridge-community.org.uk/professional-development/gswal/index.html 2. Read the handouts titled "The Call for Constructivism" and "Becoming a Constructivist Teacher". This is a light read. As you read through the material, underline the words and phrases that you think are important and convey the essence of constructivist's way of thinking. Share some of the key points in the comment section of this post. This material is taken from  Brooks, J. and Brooks, M. (2004).  In Search of Understanding . Alexandria: Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development. 3. For secondary teachers only Read the...
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