Objectivism or Constructivism are broad descriptions for like minded teaching methods. As such many different philosophies fit into these categories.

• Objectivism includes theories from both a behaviorist and a cognitivist point of view.
• Constructivism encompasses a broad range of philosophies and teaching styles.

• Knowledge exists independent of the learner
• Knowledge is transmitted to help students "learn" or acquire external truths.
• Instruction is delivered in a consistent manner to all learners.

• Knowledge is constructed by the learner
• Knowledge is uniquely constructed not uniformly transmitted.
• Instruction is delivered through materials and activities that facilitate constructing understanding.

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