Applying Standards Based Constructivism:
A Two-Step Guide for Motivating Students
Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1: Correlation between Standards and Constructivism

Section One Constructivism and Standards
Section Two Understanding Requires Engagement

CHAPTER 2: The Components of the Two-Step

Section One Exploration
Section Two Discovery
Section Three Interventions
Section Four Learning Objectives
Section Five Assessment
Section Six Reflection

CHAPTER 3: How We Learn Guides How We Teach

Section One Learning Grows from Confusion
Section Two Memorization and Critical Thinking
Section Three We Learn Best What We Teach Others

CHAPTER 4: How Constructivism Differs from Traditional Models; Practical Application for Teachers, Administrators, and Students

Section One Interaction, Lecture, and Constructivism
Section Two Student Motivation through Authentic Tasks
Section Three The Effective Classroom Teacher
Section Four The Effective Student

Appendix A: The Two-Step Exemplars

A selection of exemplary lessons developed to be consistent with the Two-Step Model.

Appendix B: The Two-step and Other Models

This section compares the Two-Step Model with five other major models of lesson.

Appendix C: The Concept Map and Narrative

The concept map is a graphic representation of the Two-Step Model for developing lessons. The Narrative is a written description of the Two-Step Model Concept Map.

Appendix D: References

A listing of books and periodicals used as references by the author.