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Constructivism in Practice: A Comparison and Contrast of Apprenticeship and Constructionist Learning Environments
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This article compares and contrasts 2 summer camps. Future Camp 97 is based on assumptions consistent with constructionism and Scientists Apprentice Camp 97 consistent with legitimate peripheral participation. These 2 learning environments create an opportunity to do an empirical, as opposed to a strictly theoretical, comparison of what has been frequently lumped under the term constructivism. The goal of this article is twofold: First, to move the discourse away from comparing constructivist learning environments solely to traditional learning environments. The 2nd goal is to move away from talking of a single constructivist learning environment, and instead to explore the nuances of learning environments based on different theoretical assumptions. Toward these ends, we analyze 2 summer camps in terms of theoretical assumptions, community and groups, participant roles, practices, and other evidence of learning. We conclude with a discussion of similarities and distinctions between these 2 learning environments, highlighting issues of ownership, authenticity, power, and task structure.
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- Authors
- Hay, K. E., & Barab, S. A.
- Affiliations
- University of Georgia (US)
- Venue
- Journal of the Learning Sciences
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Published
- 2001-07
- Volume
- 10
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 281-322
- ISSN
- 1050-8406 (ISSN-L)
- 1532-7809
- OpenAlex
- W2090300396
- Cited by
- 131
- References
- 49
- Citations by year
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- FWCI
- 6.05
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of the Learning Sciences (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Education › Innovative Education and Learning Practices
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods
- Social Sciences › Education › Science Education and Pedagogy
- Keywords
- constructivism, apprenticeship, legitimate peripheral participation, summer camps, learning communities, participant roles, task structure, authenticity, ownership of learning
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