Question:

You have been introduced to behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism. To further expand your knowledge and understanding of constructivism and its theoretical components, you will research and write about one of the prominent constructivists listed below based on the first letter of your last name. Please look over the list to find the constructivist who corresponds with the first letter of your last name:

NOTE: MY LAST NAME BEGINS WITH THE LETTER J

Last name begins with A-C: John Dewey (1859-1952)
Last name begins with D-E: Maria Montessori (1870-1952)
Last name begins with F-G: Lev Vygotsky (1896-1934)
Last name begins with H-J: Jean Piaget (1896-1980)
Last name begins with K-L: Heinz von Foerster (1911-2002)
Last name begins with M-O: Ernst von Glasersfeld (1917-2010)
Last name begins with P-R: Paul Watzlawick (1921-2007)
Last name begins with S-T: Edgar Morin (1921-)
Last name begins with U-V: Humberto Maturana (1928-)
Last name begins with W-Z: David A. Kolb (1939-)

Create the following headings and subheadings in your paper to indicate the organization of your information.

Researcher's Biography/Background

Under this heading you will provide the important historical perspectives of your subject's life and work and how these influenced his/her work in this field. Information on the subject's personal and professional background should be logically presented.

Researcher's Theoretical Perspectives
Under this heading you will describe the theoretical perspectives and other major concepts pioneered or promoted by your subject.

Experiments and Findings Under this subheading you will provide a thorough summary of at least two empirical research projects your subject performed including the empirical findings of the research.

Historical Trends Under this subheading you will provide information on the trends which lead to your subject's line of research.
Notable Characteristics Under this subheading you will provide information about the cognitivist and his/her line of research and how it exemplifies the cognitivist constructs.

Apply basic research methods in psychology to your paper by accessing and researching at least three appropriate peer-reviewed articles. Be sure to use these sources to support your statements within the paper. Cite your sources according to APA style, but do not directly quote them within your paper.

Writing the "Understanding a Constructivist" Paper

The paper:

Must be three to four double-spaced pages in length and formatted according to APA style .
Must include a title page with the following:

Title of paper
Student's name
Course name and number
Instructor's name

Date submitted

Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.

Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. For assistance with the critical thinking portion of the written assignment, please see the information included on the Critical Thinking Community website.

Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.

Must use at least three scholarly sources.

Must document all sources in APA style.

Must include a separate reference page.