Constructivist Point Research Articles

Online learning in supporting students' procedural abilities viewed from a constructivist approach

Purpose the study to explain the perspective online learning in supporting students procedural abilities from constructivist point of view.This study used literature review methodology to elaborate topics online learning procedural skills and constructivist theory.Scopus article search engines such as springer Nature,SAGE, Taylor & Francis and google scholar provide collected literature.There are 350 articles covering search topic. There were 78 additional articles that met variables study. Selected articles were evaluated along with 47 references. Online learning has fundamental principle of constructivism. Constructivism encourages learning process that places students as the source process through concrete procedural empirical and systematic activities. Online learning provides new model how learning process can be carried out without face to face can increase student ability especially in terms practicum that requires ability in every learning process.

Barriers to the spiritual care of parents taking care of their child with a life-limiting condition at home

The changes that parents face when caring for a child with a life-limiting condition at home can affect them on a spiritual level. Yet, indications remain that parents do not feel supported when dealing with spiritual issues related to caring for a severely ill child. This paper explores, from the perspectives of bereaved parents, chaplains, grief counselors, and primary health care providers, the barriers to supporting the spiritual needs of parents. We conducted a qualitative focus group study from a constructivist point with chaplains/grief counselors, primary care professionals, and bereaved parents. All groups participated in two consecutive focus group sessions. Data were thematically analyzed. Six chaplains/grief counselors, 6 care professionals, and 5 parents participated. We identified six barriers: (1) There were difficulties in identifying and communicating spiritual care needs. (2) The action-oriented approach to health care hinders the identification of spiritual care needs. (3) There is an existing prejudice that spiritual care needs are by nature confrontational or difficult to address. (4) Spiritual support is not structurally embedded in palliative care. (5) There is a lack of knowledge and misconceptions about existing support. (6) Seeking out spiritual support is seen as too demanding.Conclusion: Parents of children with life-limiting conditions face existential challenges. However, care needs are often not identified, and existing support is not recognized as such. The main challenge is to provide care professionals and parents with the tools and terminology that suit existing care needs.What is Known:• Spiritual care needs are an important aspect of pediatric palliative care.• Parents of children with life-limiting conditions feel unsupported when dealing with spiritual questions.What is New:• Parents and professionals mention barriers that hinder spiritual support for parents.• There is a disconnect between existing support and the care needs that parents have.

The Constructivist Principle of Learning by Being in Physics Teaching

A detailed characteristic of teaching and learning approaches used within the new concept of Learning by Being (LBB) is given. The evolution of educational paradigms from Learning by Doing (LBD) and Learning by Understanding (LBU) toward LBB is analyzed. The basic idea of LBB is students’ ownership on cognitive goals, or the assumption of learning objectives, in other words – intrinsic motivation of students. Along with LBB, the author proposes the term of guided self-scaffolding. Both terms tend to accentuate high level of student’s intrinsic motivation. The article examines the school physics lab as an example of constructivist learning environment and analyzes several didactic approaches as inquiry-based learning, problem-based learning, project-based learning, case studies, and just in time teaching from constructivist point of view. The author enumerates the basic principles for the organization of school physics lab in a constructivist manner: provision of opportunities for students’ own thinking, giving students a certain freedom degree in identifying solution through verbalization of the problem, necessity for teacher to know a priori concepts of students, students’ effort as a mandatory condition to achieve students’ interest. The concept of “big scientific ideas” is in the core of this organization. The author emphasizes that conceptual understanding in school physics lab, which is inseparable from learning by being, is achieved through the overlapping of several learning and teaching approaches which form the core of LBB concept. Keywords: constructivist pedagogy, educational paradigms, learning by being, ownership of cognitive goals, school physics lab

Conceptualization of geoeconomics in the constructivist paradigm

In the study the authors identify three approaches to understanding the essence of geoeconomics: geographical, instrumental and discursive. Within the first approach geoeconomics is interpreted as a scientific discipline that studies the economic aspects of global geographic space. Within the second as a strategy that involves the use of economic resources for foreign policy purposes. The third approach implies geoeconomics as a worldview or a way of seeing the world, in which economic goals and means of foreign policy activity acquire significance and priority. The authors come to the conclusion that neorealism and neoliberalism are associated with an instrumental approach, while constructivism is associated with a discursive one. From a constructivist point of view geoeconomics as a discourse endows actors with economic interests and obliges them to use economic instruments of international political influence.

Reading "Moral Constructivism" from Mulla Sadra's Philosophy

Moral constructivism is a metaethical view of the nature of truth and moral truths and characteristics. From the constructivist point of view, morality is subjective and dependent on human beliefs. In the view of constructivists, moral truths exist, but the existence of these truths arises from human existence and depends on human attitudes and conventions. In their view, moral values are not the product of discovery but the product of creation. By Analysis of Mulla Sadra's intellectual foundations, from his philosophy, the theory of constructivist ethics can be deduced. In Mulla Sadra's view, the human soul is moving towards evolution based on the substantial motion Due to the physical coming-into-being in the world, and in the hereafter, this motion is due to the movement of ardent desire. The human soul is the creator of forms, and at every moment it is placed in a rank of the existential world, and in proportion to that rank, moral possessions are issued from it in gradation. The present article aims to provide an ethical constructivist reading of Mulla Sadra's philosophy by interpreting the important foundations of Mulla Sadra's philosophy.

Deaf identity construction in Malaysia

This paper focuses on the identity creation processes of Deaf people in Malaysian society using an intersectionality approach to issues of identity, disability, and Deaf studies. Deaf people belong to a marginalized community and typically experience stereotyped, prejudiced, and stigmatized treatment from the hearing community, which has a serious impact on their social and personal identity development. Without sufficient information about the process of identity creation for Deaf people, the hearing community cannot reduce inequality nor can it increase social integration and stability for the Deaf community. There is a paucity of research about this identity creation process in Malaysia, and few studies have used identity-related theories and Deaf studies to examine the issue. This study uses a constructivist point of view, employing an interpretive phenomenological epistemology in order to construct insightful accounts of participants’ personal and interpersonal experience in mainstream society. The data was analyzed using methods associated with grounded theory and constant comparative analysis in order to reveal the extent to which they identify themselves, that is linguistic minority or PWD. The findings suggest that, on the one hand, mainstream society categorizes Deaf people as Persons with Disabilities rather than as a linguistic minority; on the other hand, without realizing it, Deaf people typically accept society's evaluation by identifying with it and playing the expected roles of PWD.

Wikipedia and the Representation of Reality

Wikipedia and the Representation of Reality

Exploring The Challenges of Communicative Language Teaching in Indonesian Context from a Constructivist Perspective

A communicative approach has been included in Indonesia's English curriculum since the introduction of the 1984 Curriculum. However, despite its popularity, CLT (Communicative Language Teaching) posited some cultural constraints. These constraints are caused by different views of the learning and teaching process in different cultures. This study explores the challenges of implementing such a teaching approach from a constructivist point of view. The primary aim of this article is to provide insightful information about those challenges which may, then, contribute to a deeper understanding of the issue. The descriptive qualitative approach was used in this study. The study concludes that cultural constraints to the implementation of CLT in the Indonesian context do not necessarily come from cultural aspects. Using a constructivist paradigm, this essay provides an alternative explanation on why students are reluctant to engage in a communicative approach in the Indonesian context: (1) the failure of representation to occur in the teaching instructions and teaching materials during the learning process, and (2) identity-caused reluctance to communicative competence.

EXPERIENCES OF MICROCREDIT BENEFICIARIES: A STUDY OF RURAL WOMEN IN DISTRICT SHEIKHUPURA, PAKISTAN

Based on the constructivist epistemological point and qualitative research design, the present study attempts to explore the experiences of rural women about microcredit programs. The population of this study comprised of women beneficiaries of microcredit dwelling from District Sheikhupura, Pakistan. The purposive sampling technique has been used to select respondents for in-depth interviews. The researchers have started fieldwork with some broader questions in their minds as informed by the grounded theory approach (Charmaz, 2006; Jerolmack, 2007; Strauss & Corbin, 1990). These in-depth interviews and field observations enabled the researchers to draw some new themes and inferences. The researchers have included all these themes and inferences in their interview guide for further interviews. A total of 21 in-depth interviews have been conducted which include the 7 interviews at the initial stage of data collection. It was observed that microcredit has some positive as well as some negative consequences on the lives of the recipient. It was positively linked with women’s economic empowerment, improvement in their well-being, decrease in intimate partner violence, positive influence on the member’s own and their children’s health, education, and nutrition patterns. However, some of the respondents said that microcredit did nothing with their empowerment rather it indulge them in extreme poverty and increased male dominance at the household level. Keywords: Microcredit, Women Empowerment, Intimate Partner Violence, Patriarchy, Extreme Poverty, Money Lenders

The Usurped Country in Kadzal’s Poem “The Pigeon of Khasa and Rahimawa” : A Structuralist Study

Constructivism first appeared as a theory of economy by Carl Marx and then the linguists such as De Saussure and Focou. Furthermore, the development of the theory Originated from the works and views of the Russian Formalists, Prague Ring and New Criticism. The study is under the title of Occupied Home in Kazhal Ahmed's poem 'Khasa Pigeon' and 'Rahimawa' from a constructivist point of view. One of the most apparent basics of the theory is to work on the text itself rather than the author's life and his psychological, social, historical and ideological state. It only sheds light on the text, which caused the invention of 'The Author's Death'. Apart from the introduction and conclusion, the paper consists of two parts. In the first part, the term of constructivism, its definition and terminology are introduced as well as the theory's basics, principles, and resources. The second part is specified to the practical study of the poem through a constructivist theory. In conclusion, the result of the study is pinpointed and the list of the resources are given.

Social factors in understanding illness behaviour of women with Type 2 diabetes mellitus in Jammu, North India

AimsFemales in the South Asian region form a deprived community in diabetes management, and if we narrow it down to the Indian context, the situation is even grimmer. This necessitates an exploration of the socio-cultural factors, in the form of personal perception of the respondents, responsible for diabetes management among women. MethodsData for the present study were collected at Government Medical College (GMC) Hospital, Jammu (India). In total 41 female respondents suffering from diabetes, for more than two years, were interviewed by using an unstructured interview schedule. Field research consisted of purposive sampling method and observation which took place in the out-patient department and in-patient department of the Department of Medicine, GMC. ResultsResults show that the biggest challenge posed by diabetes management for women is to take care of household expenses amid treatment demanded by this disease. Results were looked at from social constructivist point of view which revealed that socially constructed notions about disease have a major role to play in its management. ConclusionThese women opt for different mechanisms for diabetes management which may or may not be recommended by their diabetologist; however, their personal beliefs have maximum role to play in disease management.

A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words: The Use of Pictures to Promote Literacy and Reading in Foundation Phase and ABET-Level 1 Learners

Since time immemorial, pictorial images have been used to illustrate, document, map, narrate, and facilitate textual and verbal information. The facilitation and illustration of texts through pictorial support have an added advantage in the sense that it stimulates both spheres of the human brain, thus making lasting effects on the impression of cognitive understanding of the content read and boosting reading comprehension. These positive effects and benefits are observed in storybooks with illustrations that present an aesthetic appeal and typographic interplay to the reader. In recent years, texts and stories have been conveyed and disseminated through visual compositions, creative outputs and visual narrations that are presently enhanced by digital technology. This is a conceptual paper that is conducted from a constructivist point of view, reviewing literature on photo elicitation where pictures are used as aids to facilitate comprehension in textual readings. It is argued that the eradication of illiteracy through reading is a less intuitive and rather complex process that requires the reader to read the text at hand with good comprehension and understanding. The study concludes that pictorial images are worth being part of the typography of texts because they create the necessary visual appeal and support the reading process, especially for foundation phase and adult basic education and training (ABET) level 1 learners.

Thomas Aquinas and Some Thomists on the Nature of Mathematics

The authors explicate Aquinas's conception of mathematics. They show that in his work the Aristotelian conception is prevalent, according to which this discipline is—together with physics and metaphysics—a theoretical science, whose subject is the study of real quantity and its necessary properties. But, alongside this dominant and prevalent conception, Aquinas's work contains a number of indications that cast doubt. These sparse and rather marginal reflections lead the authors to conclude that Aquinas's texts contain a "constructivist" conception of mathematics in rudimentary form. According to this approach, mathematics is not a theoretical science examining real quantity but, rather, a special kind of "art" by means of which mathematical objects are "created." From a constructivist point of view the authors then attempt to formulate a conception of mathematics that would accord with the basic Aristotelian assumptions of Aquinas's thought.

‘We are rich in mass graves’: representing a history of violence through Êzîdî poetry

ABSTRACT The 2014 Êzîdî Genocide caused a rupture in the social fabric of the Iraqi religious Êzîdî minority. A search for meaning in the aftermath of violence has caused a group of Şingalî poets to reconstruct memories of the past through their narration in Arabic prose poetry. A narrative analysis has been used on a selection of poems written and interviews conducted with five poets. I investigate their trauma process through adopting the theory of a cultural trauma, viewing ‘trauma’ from a social constructivist point of view, in an attempt to advance and challenge trauma theory and position the importance of representation in empowering lost voices. Through reconstructing the past in the present, the poets narrate counter-histories which give access to untold experiences which lie outside the narration of a singular event, but instead comprise of stories of the everyday in which violence is embedded. In recounting these memories, the poets serve to historicize their suffering while rebuilding the foundation of the collective and relating themselves to wider communities fostering attachments, solidarity and a critical vision for the future.

ULUSLARARASI İLİŞKİLERDE KONSTRÜKTİVİZM VE KONSTRÜKTİVİZM BAKIŞ AÇISINA GÖRE TÜRKMENİSTAN DIŞ POLİTİKASINDA NİYAZOV DÖNEMİNİN DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ

In the foreign policy of Turkmenistan, which gained its independence after the Cold War, two different periods can be mentioned. The first period is the closed period. This period is the period of President Saparmurat Niyazov (Turkmenbasi) (1991-2007), who became president after the country gained independence. Later on, the president Gurbanguli Berdimuhammedov (2007- ...) is a more effective foreign policy in international relations, especially relations with Turkey in particular were monitored. Turkmen identity and nationalism is the main point of Turkmenistan's foreign policy, which remained under Soviet administration for 75 years. The basic point of view of constructivism, which is taken as a reference in the evaluation of Turkmenistan's foreign policy, is that although there are realist and rationalist policies of states in international relations, it is in fact social, cultural, ethnic and so on. There is a structure and relations that are shaped by feeding from such phenomena. The special emphasis of constructivism is on the human's awareness of the environment in which he lives and the state of consciousness nurtured from this awareness. Constructivists, critical theorists, and postmodernists also stress that there is no external and objective reality. The social and political world is not a physical or material structure that exists outside human consciousness. The international system is not a self-existent structure. Three main objectives and priorities were adopted in Niyazov's Turkmenistan foreign policy. The first is recognition and recognition in the world by centering on Turkmen identity and nationalism. The second is a firm ground on internal and external security. The third is to establish good relations with its neighbors and Turkic states. According to this, while the second case is a rational foreign policy choice, the first and third cases have traces of identity and nationalism and can be evaluated with a constructivist approach. In this study, evaluations have been made with a constructivist point of view on Niyazov period in Turkmenistan foreign policy based on nationalism, identity and social based facts.

Using Cartoon in Language Classroom from a Constructivist Point of View

This paper aims to explore how animated cartoon as a pedagogical material can be employed in language classroom from a constructivist point of view. Through examination of existing literature, this study outlines the numerous pedagogical values of using cartoon. It presents the characteristics of cartoon that bring much valuable effects to language learning. The paper discusses both the efficiency of animated cartoon as an authentic audiovisual learning material and how it can be employed in language classroom in order to satisfy the intended pedagogical outcomes of the 21st century. Although many teaching approaches can be utilized in order to promote the effectiveness of authentic materials for second language teaching, the model of constructivism enables learners to get benefits of educational technological resources, mainly, animated cartoon. Constructivism is a social-based teaching approach that encourages learners to construct knowledge from the surrounding social context throughout a process of investigation. In relation to the concept of cartoon, it works as incentive tool that enhances learners’ social involvement within both collaborative discussion and the content of animated film. The paper concludes by drawing some implications of the concept of using cartoon in language classroom from a constructivist point of view.

Opposition to privatized infrastructure in Indonesia

For decades multilateral organizations have led efforts to privatize infrastructure in developing economies, where the policy has generated considerable controversy. A prominent line of thinking suggests that local officials oppose privatization in order defend their material interests, and thus vested interests are what ultimately hinders institutional change. This article argues, however, that the private interests of local officials should not be assumed. Their objections need to be placed in the specific context of long struggles over the role of the private sector in development, exogenous-induced institutional change, sectoral governance, and moderately successful public sector performance. By adopting a constructivist vantage point that focuses on the role of ideas and the delinking of subjective interests from objective ones, we observe that public officials define what constitutes success differently than what a standard neoliberal analysis would yield. These insights are drawn from a longitudinal case study of the tollway sector in Indonesia.

Helping as the topoi for interventionist research from a pragmatic constructivist point of view

Helping as the topoi for interventionist research from a pragmatic constructivist point of view

ПІДВИЩЕННЯ МОТИВАЦІЇ МОЛОДІ ДО ВИВЧЕННЯ ІНОЗЕМНИХ МОВ У ЗАКЛАДАХ ВИЩОЇ ОСВІТИ

The article considers the definition of the motivation as the formed interest of students to receive significant achievements on the subject as a result of the professional activity of the teacher. It also underlines the motivation external and internal constituents and distinguishes, basing on the data of the questioning, and points out at those of them which play the main part in the process of learning foreign languages by the university students. It was found out that the improving of the career prospects and need to communicate easily with people from the foreign countries are the leading internal motives for young people today. The assessment and avoidance of troubles at the university, in spite of being the leading external motivators of the education system, play the least role for the questioned groups of students. These facts have to obviously influence on the choice of methods of teaching at high school in contemporary situation.The article describes the aspects of providing language learning at the non-linguistic higher educational institutions using the educational platform Moodle. The philosophical approach of the platform is guided by social constructionist pedagogy. From a constructivist point of view, people actively “construct” new knowledge as they interact with their environment. At the same time constructionism asserts that learning is particularly effective when building and presenting something for others to experience.The paper also presents the most fruitful types of activities using by the teachers working with Moodle, which help achieve better results of the English learning process. The author considers such appropriate activities for teaching English using the next Moodle resources as Glossary, Forum and Chat. Hot Potato, as an external resource, is presented as an extremely useful one for constructing the interactive tasks and getting the better results of the learning process.

Existential Sexuality and Intimacy

This article will discuss sexuality from an existentialist and constructivist point of view. Constructivism will be used as a means to grasp a dynamic understanding of sexual existence and intimate life. In fact, the author believes there is genetic character of intimacy that informs the passive and active existential choices that constitute our sexual identity. The goal of the article is to show how the social constructions that define human sexual existence are remodeled continuously by the fluid nature of intimacy.