Constructivist Educational Psychology and Systemic Thinking: Principles, Concepts, and Examples

Download or read book Constructivist Educational Psychology and Systemic Thinking: Principles, Concepts, and Examples written by Radek Trnka and published by Palacký University Olomouc. This book was released on with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book provides an overview of basic principles of constructivist pedagogy and constructivist educational psychology involving the examples of their practical applications. Furthermore, the links between constructivist cognitive approach and systemic thinking are described providing the reader with the rich insights into the systemic nature of constructivist approaches to teaching and learning. The main focus is given to cognitive mechanisms and psychological processes that are involved in students' construction of knowledge. The book builds on recent and past research to expand to a more in-depth understanding of constructivist pedagogy and constructivist educational psychology.