Combined Learning Models Based on Constructionism Applied in Modern Learning of Biology

Abstract

The purpose of this research has been to identify modern and effective learning models, based on constructionism, in learning biological concepts. The author shows that the cognitive, formative, and emotional benefits, of combined learning models to obtain the best results in the construction of concepts, by students' effort, in accordance with Papert's constructionism ideas. The researcher recommends using the techno-empirio-psycho-sociocentric (TEPS) combined model, based on information and communication technologies (ICTs), in individual-and team-based rediscovery of new biological concepts. When no ICTs are used, the empirio-psycho-socio-centric model is recommended. As an alternative or in combination with, these learning models, the researcher promotes the techno-logo-psychocentric (TLP) model in presentations of science as a finished product when ICTs are used or the logo-psychocentric modernized (LPM) model, with attractive procedures, without ICTs.