Panic attacks and panic disorder may be caused by an imbalance of brain chemicals or a family history of panic disorder. They sometimes happen with no clear cause. Panic attacks may also be brought on by: 1  A health problem such as an overactive thyroid ( hyperthyroidism ), or heart or breathing problems. 2  Depression or another mood disorder. 3  Alcohol abuse. 4  Using too much nicotine or too much caffeine. 5  Taking certain medicines, such as those used to treat asthma and heart problems.
(1) Learning occurs when people construct their own knowledge by connecting new information with prior knowledge; (2) Learning grows out of social interaction; (3) Learning lasts when learners are actively engaged with information. Lectures can be part of a constructivist based lesson as long as it addresses these tenets. Certain practices such as well structured group work, reflection, and think-pair-share are also often reflective of constructivist theory.
Constructivism is a philosophy of learning founded on the premise that, by reflecting on our experiences, we construct our own understanding of the world we live in. Each of us generates our own ârulesâ and âmental models,â which we use to make sense of our experiences.here are several guiding principles of constructivism: 1. Learning is a search for meaning. Therefore, learning must start with the issues around which students are actively trying to construct meaning. 2.