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1. Constructivism is a learning theory that argues people actively construct their own understanding and knowledge of the world based on their experiences and reflections on those experiences. 2. Jean Piaget is considered the founding father of constructivism. His theory proposed that people form knowledge based on their experiences interacting with the environment. 3. In a constructivist classroom, the teacher takes a more facilitative role, while students actively engage in hands-on learning activities like experiments and group projects to construct their own understanding.

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Understanding Constructivism Prem Raj Joshi
Constructivism Jean Piaget (1896-1980) Founding Father of Constructivism Piaget's theory of constructivism argues that people produce knowledge and form meaning based upon their experiences
Constructivism Constructivism is a theory based on observation and scientific study about how people learn. It is a learning theory. This theory says that, People (child) construct their own understanding and knowledge of the world through experiencing things and reflecting on those experiences.
It is an approach to learning that holds people actively construct or make their own knowledge based on their experience. Piaget is widely known as father of constructivism. Learning is individually constructed. Constructivism says learner construct knowledge rather than passively taking information.
As people experience the world and reflect upon those experiences they build up their own representation and incorporate new information into their pre-existing knowledge. It enhances learning by creating meaning from the experience. Constructivism utilizes interactive teaching strategies to create meaningful context that helps students to construct knowledge based on their own experience.
This theory is learner centered. Every child is active constructor of knowledge. It is a theory which incorporates learning by doing. Learner construct his knowledge on the basis of his interaction with the environment.
Principles of Constructivism Learners construct their own meaning New learning builds on prior knowledge. Learning enhanced by social interaction. Meaningful learning develops through authentic task.
Constructivism in Teaching Constructivist classroom is one that concentrates on students forming his/her ideas, concepts and conclusion which engages a more student centered approach. It includes following activities: experiment; research project; Field trips; Films; Group discussion.
Important factors in constructivism Prior knowledge Real and authentic problems Constructivist curriculum Social Interaction Constructivist assessment Technology and constructivism
Role of Teacher in constructivism Teachers function more as facilitator who coaches, mediated and help students to develop and assess their understanding and learning. Organize information around big ideas that engage students interest, to assist students in developing new insights and to connect them with their previous learning. The activities are student-centered, and students are encouraged to ask their own questions, carry out their own experiments, make their own analogies, and come to their
Benefits of Constructivism Children enjoy and learn more when they are actively involved rather than passively listening. Education works best when it concentrates on thinking and understanding rather than on rote memorization. Constructivism gives students ownership of what they have learned. Students can able to express knowledge through a variety of ways. Higher order thinking skills, problem solving skills will increases.
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Understanding constructivism

  • 2. Constructivism Jean Piaget (1896-1980) Founding Father of Constructivism Piaget's theory of constructivism argues that people produce knowledge and form meaning based upon their experiences
  • 3. Constructivism Constructivism is a theory based on observation and scientific study about how people learn. It is a learning theory. This theory says that, People (child) construct their own understanding and knowledge of the world through experiencing things and reflecting on those experiences.
  • 4. It is an approach to learning that holds people actively construct or make their own knowledge based on their experience. Piaget is widely known as father of constructivism. Learning is individually constructed. Constructivism says learner construct knowledge rather than passively taking information.
  • 5. As people experience the world and reflect upon those experiences they build up their own representation and incorporate new information into their pre-existing knowledge. It enhances learning by creating meaning from the experience. Constructivism utilizes interactive teaching strategies to create meaningful context that helps students to construct knowledge based on their own experience.
  • 6. This theory is learner centered. Every child is active constructor of knowledge. It is a theory which incorporates learning by doing. Learner construct his knowledge on the basis of his interaction with the environment.
  • 7. Principles of Constructivism Learners construct their own meaning New learning builds on prior knowledge. Learning enhanced by social interaction. Meaningful learning develops through authentic task.
  • 8. Constructivism in Teaching Constructivist classroom is one that concentrates on students forming his/her ideas, concepts and conclusion which engages a more student centered approach. It includes following activities: experiment; research project; Field trips; Films; Group discussion.
  • 9. Important factors in constructivism Prior knowledge Real and authentic problems Constructivist curriculum Social Interaction Constructivist assessment Technology and constructivism
  • 10. Role of Teacher in constructivism Teachers function more as facilitator who coaches, mediated and help students to develop and assess their understanding and learning. Organize information around big ideas that engage students interest, to assist students in developing new insights and to connect them with their previous learning. The activities are student-centered, and students are encouraged to ask their own questions, carry out their own experiments, make their own analogies, and come to their
  • 11. Benefits of Constructivism Children enjoy and learn more when they are actively involved rather than passively listening. Education works best when it concentrates on thinking and understanding rather than on rote memorization. Constructivism gives students ownership of what they have learned. Students can able to express knowledge through a variety of ways. Higher order thinking skills, problem solving skills will increases.