High Tech High  2.6.2 Study

.In what ways has this school adopted a constructivist approach? 

 First and fore most let us first know the term constructivist. This is basically a theory based on observation and scientific study. This means that learners construct their own understanding and knowledge of the world. Basing on the above statement, it is obvious that the school adopted the constructivist approach. 

When you look at the the clip carefully you find that learners were working in groups collaborating together. and you find that the learners are encouraged to use active technique. experimenting the real world problem solving. 

Do you believe that this school promotes creativity? If so, how?  

Yes i do. Because creativity is all about turning new and imaginative ideas into reality. and this were i base my arguments. Referring to the video clip you find that the school promotes hands on method of working in a creating way. the school teach learner how to create good pieces of Art and design, knowing how to integrate it with technology. you can see students drawing, painting and exhibiting their work. 

The school invested more in science technology engineering, and using technology and their tools. so it is evident  that students have a chance of being innovative in an environment which has all the necessities of doing what they feel like. The school also teach carpentry which also need a lot of creativity .

Do you think this is a realistic, "do-able" approach that you could introduce into your school?   

It is obviously realistic. It is vocational, because learners are trained to perceive the world in new way doing it practically with hands on and also having experiments, and they do it intellectually by knowing were their talents lay by separating those using their heads, those using their hands and so on. 

The approach can be introduced to our schools , but this can be done through creating a awareness, introducing some key areas which are with in the schools reach. because one of the hurdle which is  common to some school can be the finances.

Do you believe that they really are able to cover their syllabus requirements?     

It is possible, their structure, materials, and the way they plan for their students can not let them down. and students like what they are learning  which make the work of the teacher easy 

The school is called High Tech High – what is the role of technology in this school?

It is the role of technology, Vocational learning and it is a project based learning which develop learners  both technical and academic skills. the school is rich in technical curriculum.

Do you think the use of technology is making the students "stupid" (as Nicholas Carr would have us believe)?  

Technology can not make students stupid.It is like the principal of computing called" GIGO"which is Garbage In Garbage Out, so it depends the way some one uses technology. when you look at the way they use their technology, they do it in a possible way which help students to gain a lot.