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In this paper, you will apply either a social learning or constructivist approach to one of your lesson plans

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In this paper, you will apply either a social learning or constructivist approach to one of your lesson plans. Think of a lesson you typically complete with students; perhaps one you have done a few times. Explain how you currently deliver the lesson and then share how either aspect of social learning or constructivism could improve the lesson. What changes would you make to your delivery approach, assessment strategy, or classroom management? Justify your reasoning with appropriate evidence from the readings. Schunk, D. H. (2012). Learning theories: An educational perspective (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
• Read- Chapter 4 pp 117-159 and Chapter 6 pp 228-274. These chapters will introduce you to the major assumptions and principles of the social learning theory and constructivism. The text connects the theoretical approaches to practical classroom applications and poses considerations for teaching strategies.
Include at least two outside sources in your paper.
If you decide to focus on constructivism, then consider the following helpful suggestions to shape your response:
Vygotsky’s zone of proximal development (ZPD) on p 243. How could you better navigate a student’s ZPD during the lesson?
• Scaffolding strategies
• Reciprocal teaching
• Peer collaborations
• Apprenticeships