Abstract
There is evidence that teachers' conceptions of teaching and learning play a role both in the behavior of teachers during lessons and in students' achievement. In this, the most beneficial conceptions seem to be those, which are constructivist oriented. Empirical research has, however, until now focused on particular subject areas. In the study presented here, constructivist oriented teacher ...
Abstract
There is evidence that teachers' conceptions of teaching and learning play a role both in the behavior of teachers during lessons and in students' achievement. In this, the most beneficial conceptions seem to be those, which are constructivist oriented. Empirical research has, however, until now focused on particular subject areas. In the study presented here, constructivist oriented teacher conceptions will be related to the characteristics of lessons (opening lessons in terms opportunities for more pupil-led decisions and structure) and the assessment of pupils (perception of self-determination and interestedness in lessons). The results confirm the theory: In classes with teachers with a stronger constructivist oriented conception of teaching and learning, there is more free space for pupils without the lessons losing their structure. Furthermore, the pupils consider themselves more self-determined and assess their lessons to be more interesting.
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