The effectiveness of the model of ‘social constructivist learning environment’ design through research

Abstract

This presentation is to examine whether a model of ‘Social Constructivist Learning Environment’ (SCLE) design developed by Fer by utilizing six different research studies is effective for the learning process, ethnocentrism and intercultural approaches, as well as for the academic achievement of students in different grades. The theoretical framework of SCLE comes from both Dewey’s famous expression of ‘learning by doing’ and Vygotsky’s ‘zone of proximal development’ ideas. SCLE consists of four main stages that include learner analysis, context determination, meaning construction, and learning evaluation. The role of the teacher in SCLE design is to serve as both a facilitator and moderator to the students. In general, SCLE design is effective for students of different grades, based on the results of six different research studies. It has been shown to be effective in the learning processes, ethnocentrism and intercultural approaches, as well as in academic achievement. Keywords: Social constructivism, instructional design