If an important aspect of social constructivist classrooms is the belief that both teachers and students are involved in learning and teaching, give three examples of activities that incorporate this belief.

What will be an ideal response?


Activities should allow for learning and teaching for both student and teacher. Examples might include peer tutoring, cooperative learning, and classroom brainstorming. A unique emphasis is that teachers also are seen as learners. So teachers learn from their experiences in order to enhance their instruction and their interactions with students.
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