Constructivist learning theory

Constructivist Learning Theory is an approach to education that promotes active learning. This theory posits that individuals construct their own knowledge based on their experiences and background knowledge. The teacher’s role is to facilitate the learning process. The constructivist learning theory promotes collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

The Comparison of Learning Theories Infographic presents behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism and the techniques that are known to promote learning.

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The constructivist theory is based around the idea that learners are active participants in their learning journey; knowledge is constructed based on

Let’s begin with a brief description of four well-known theories about how people learn. 1. Behaviorism: Learning is a response to external stimuli. 2. Cognitivism: Learning is a process of a…

Constructivism is the theory that says learners construct knowledge rather than just passively take in information. As people experience the world and reflect upon those experiences, they build their own representations and incorporate new information into their pre-existing knowledge (schemas).

WHAT IS CONSTRUCTIVISM? Constructivism refers to the idea that learners construct knowledge for themselves---each learner individually (and socially) constructs meaning--- as he or she learns. A learning theory that “equates learning with creating meaning from experience”

I’ve felt off-track recently. There are a lot of things on my mind which really shouldn’t be there, so for the last few days, I’ve done almost no reading. This chart summarises wh…