Constructivist Method

5/10/2019

What are best practices when creating lessons for our culturally and linguistically diverse students? According to Wong Fillmore, there need to be at least three environmental factors in place for a CLD student to succeed. First, the student must possess the desire and understanding for learning the new language. Next, a proficient speaker of the target language must be guiding the learning. Finally, language learners and fluent speakers must come into contact often to practice social and academic language. Once these environmental factors are in place, what pedagogy should guide your practice? Based on several research projects, one of the best methods of teaching CLD students is the constructivist method. Applying the constructivist methods and theories to all students, not only the language learners, may facilitate a richer learning environment in your classroom. Watch the video in the link below to find out what the constructivist theory is and how it may benefit your classroom. https://www.sophia.org/tutorials/5-principles-of-constructivist-teaching-2