This artifact illustrates how my practice has continued to evolve throughout this program. Although it emerged from the second course that I completed, it remains relevant in shaping my practice as an educator.
The interpretivist/constructivist approach to intervention highlights a centered approach to learning, which closely aligns with my own classroom philosophy. To truly understand our learners, we must first understand their experiences. Grounded in this paradigm, my role is that of a facilitator who is helping to create an environment that promotes exploration, collaboration and active participation. This allows students to construct their own understanding in meaningful ways. This paradigm as well reflects Vygotsky’s Sociocultural theory that puts learning as a social process shaped by interaction, collaboration and shared meaning.
The interpretivist/constructivist paradigm views each learner as a unique individual, and this means we as educators must also be responsive and flexible. Education is not a “one size fits all” approach and this way of thinking can diminish students educational experience. Our supports and interventions must be designed to meet their needs and this paradigm highlights this.