SURNAME : CHISALE

NAMES : KHOLEKILE
MARTHA

STUDENT NO : 29500398

MODULE : INSTRUCTIONAL
TOOLS
&
MULTIMEDIA

MODULE CODE : CTM 710

EXERCISE NO : 1 [ONE] -
FOUNDATIONS
OF DIRECTED AND
CONSTRUCTIVIST
INSTRUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENT
PAGE

1. Teaching Methods and Technology Integration

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1.1 Directed Method 1
1.2 Constructivist Method
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2. Problem and Needs of Directed
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3. Problem and Needs of Constructivist
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4. Assessment Methods on Directed
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5. Assessment Methods on Constructivist
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6. Differences between Directed and
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 Constructivist Instruction

1. TEACHING METHODS AND TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION

1.1 DIRECTED METHOD

It works for addressing teaching and learning problems.

It focuses on:

 Structured learning products – meaning that it allows learners to work

on

problems.

 Learners answering questions and get feedback on correction.

 Providing all the information and instructional activities a learner needs

to
 master.

Intergrated strategies are structured when using simulations and problem

solving

software. Simulation is to demonstrate the underlying concepts and to

show how

systems work. Problems Solving teaches directly through explanation and

practice

the steps involved. It helps learners acquire skills by giving them the
opportunities to

solve problems.

1.2 CONSTRUCTIVIST METHOD

It is designed to make learning more visual and experiential. Here the

learners working

with visual programming language create designs on screen. It allows the

learners to

be flexible in how they learn and demonstrate their competency.

It focuses on:

 Having learners use data gathering tools.

 Study problems and creating multimedia products.

 Presenting their new knowledge and insight

2. PROBLEMS AND NEEDS OF DIRECTED

 Learners should work on their own using traditional teaching and learning
method.
  It is designed to address problems of accountability and quality
assurance in education.

3. PROBLEMS AND NEEDS OF CONSTRUCTIVIST

 Learners should work as a team or group work using non traditional method.

 It is designed to help learners think on their own and work in team or group.

4. ASSESSMENT METHODS ON DIRECTED

 It is a mastery learning strategy

 Teachers need or require an evidence that the mastered skills have

been observed.

 Assessment strategies use multiple choice, true and false questions

and short answers questions

5. ASSESSMENT METHODS ON CONSTRUCTIVIST

 It is a traditional assessment strategies

 Teachers recognize that activities require a reliable and valid means

measuring

learner’s progress.

 Assessment strategies used web pages and desk tops.

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6. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN DIRECTED AND CONSTRUCTIVIST
INSTRUCTION
DIRECTED
Based on cognitive behavioural and
information processing theories
Espouse directed methods
Learning happens when knowledge is
transmitted to people and stored in
their minds
Learners pass by means of written
tests
Approaches are too slow to be
practical
Learning has to be teacher centred
CONSTRUCTIVIST
Based on cognitive, developmental
and discovery theories
Espouse inquiry based methods
Learning occurs hen one constructs
both mechanisms for learning
Learners show what they have
learned in different ways
Instruction is teacher centred
Instruction is learner centred