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This episode addresses constructivist teaching theory and its implications for the EAP classroom, especially in consideration of mediation. For many students, a constructivist teaching approach is strange and daunting and they may not understand immediately how to exploit this environment. Looking at the five main theorists behind constructivism, we can find terminology that will allow teachers to clearly and compassionately introduce and usher students into a flourishing learning experience. Students can learn to construct their own meaning, to build their own EAP knowledge and skills.
A helpful synopsis of the five theorists can be found at http://constructivism512.weebly.com/meet-the-theorists.html
A full description along with the 10 sublists for the Academic Word List can be found at https://www.eapfoundation.com/vocab/academic/awllists/
Just search up "active learning activities" to discover a huge assortment of ideas for your classroom.
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