Knowledge is actively constructed by the individual and is not passively received from an outside force. 2. Knowledge is an adoptive process that organized ones world, not the discovery of some independent, pre-existing world outside the mind of the individual. ... Key concepts: Schema Adaptation Operation Schema: A cognitive structure that one constructs by putting pieces of knowledge together to make sense. ... Operation: This is the mechanism by which a schema is assimilated or accommodated-internalized action that modifies knowledge. ... Sensorimotor Pro operational Co...

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Both authors argue that knowledge comes from within the learner and people are born with knowledge that they continue to develop. ... Plato's "The Meno," emphasizes the idea of learning as a process of recollecting knowledge through questioning and discovery. ... This story illustrates the imaginative and dangerous possibilities when people construct new knowledge based on prior knowledge. ... Similarly, the two works demonstrate the concept that knowledge comes from within the learner because we are essentially born with knowledge. ... Overall, both theories of knowledge are vital in c...

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The word technology just appeared during in 19th century after the discovery of steam power that has changed the old world of human force to the world of machine. ... Therefore sociologist has defined the word technology is the ways people use their inventions and discoveries to satisfy their needs and desires. ... Similarly, they can exchange their own perspective towards a particular thing with each other across countries, which can broaden and widen their worldview and their knowledge. ...

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Their knowledge was tied to emotion. ... Applying what I learned from the book for education I found that educators are meant to shape character by teaching knowledge and understanding. ... One's potential is not set in stone at birth; it has to develop and change with increased knowledge and understanding. The role of teachers is to help students in the process of this discovery, and teachers need to set an example. ...

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The student then proceeds to answer the question based on their general knowledge of the matter and then performs an experiment to confirm or reject their answer. ... Socrates left a philosophical footprint on the world that has led to many other discoveries. ...

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Education is the process of understanding and acquiring knowledge. ... Similarly, numeracy, literacy, and general knowledge are the focus until Year 2 in Pakistan. ... In Australia, the educational style is discovery learning and problem solving (McVicar K, 2009).3 Students are encouraged to learn in a way that makes them think about what they are learning and understand what they are taught. ...

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As like bread there are many different kinds of students and they all constructed from different beliefs, attitudes and knowledge. ... I need to provide the knowledge and experiences for the children so that they can mould and blend into the person they will ultimately become. ... Similar to a baker, I must correctly provide the right mixture for a desired result, that being fun and exciting lessons which allow students the opportunity to construct their own meaning from discoveries made in class. ... Allowing students to make discoveries and construct their own meaning from information foun...

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Some of course, are the increase in income verses no education, professional opportunities, the amount of knowledge you gain, when it's time to choose a career it will be one you enjoy, and education also gives you a variety of career options. ... And I hope to be part of our future discoveries....

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This discovery that we would be punished for questioning Mrs. ... We were never forced to memorize static information, and our intelligence was never quantified through our ability to "be filled" with the teachers knowledge through testing. ... It is oppressive in that it limits the student's ability to engage and relate to the world around them, which in turn inhibits the student's ability to truly acquire knowledge. ...

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In some aspects this can be effective only if the students have a basic understanding and the fore knowledge of how to solve the problem. ... When this style is used, the students feel as though they are at least a part of the discovery process and it gives them a sense of ownership of the final plan. ... This approach is best used when you have students with a conglomeration of experiences, knowledge, motivations, and maturity. ...

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