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The first consequence is that we have to change our way of thinking in regards to how we think about learning. Instead of focusing on the material being presented, we must focus on the learner. Since this method is generally not the one in which most of us were taught, it will be difficult for most educators to adopt this new way of thinking. Most educators will find it difficult in letting go the reins of “imparting knowledge”, and allow the student to construct their own. As Hein states, “most of us vacillate between faith that our learners will indeed construct meaning which we will indeed find acceptable (whatever we mean by that) and our need to construct meaning for them” (Hein, p. 2). If we are to adopt this new way of thinking about learning, we must stop and seriously consider our epistemology and pedagogy.

Revised Version

The first consequence changes our way of thinking. We must focus on the learner. It will be difficult to adopt this new way of thinking. Educators will find many challenges in allowing students to construct their own knowledge. As Hein states, “most of us vacillate between faith that our learners will indeed construct meaning which we will indeed find acceptable (whatever we mean by that) and our need to construct meaning for them” (Hein, p. 2). We must stop and seriously consider our epistemology and pedagogy.


LF (not including quote) = 56% (Not as good as Cinderella)