Problem
In a science class, the teacher sets the room up with a variety of objects such as tubs of water, aluminum foil, and clay. The question on the board is: What makes objects float? Students enter the class and, in small groups, explore the materials, make decisions regarding what data to collect, and discuss the data's meaning. Students are urged to think, ask questions, and draw conclusions on their own. What theory drives this teacher's practices?
i. Behaviorist/Behavioral
ii. Cognitive
iii. Humanistic
iv. Nativist/Innatist.