TEACHERS’ CHARACTERISTICS TO CONSTRUCT SOCIETY

TEACHERS’ CHARACTERISTICS TO CONSTRUCT SOCIETY

NGO VU THU HANG hangnvt@hnue.edu.vn Hanoi National University of Education
Summary: 
Social constructivist theory was introduced in documents associated with activity to renew education curriculum in Vietnam and around the world. Teaching towards social constructivist theory meant teaching how to learn or learning skills. The development of social constructivist theory has led to research and application into life of teaching activities, change perceptions about role and activity of teachers during class time. This article focuses on describing teachers’ characteristics to construct society, contribute to promoting activity of renewing teaching methods at schools
Keywords: 
Teachers
social constructivist
teaching activity
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