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    Constructivism is a theory of learning that holds that people actively construct their own understanding and knowledge through experiences and reflecting on those experiences. There are two main types: cognitive constructivism based on Piaget which states that learning is individually constructed, and social constructivism based on Vygotsky which views learning as a collaborative process influenced by culture and society. Constructivist teaching methods engage students through interactive activities like experiments and problem-solving to help students construct knowledge based on their own experiences and interactions.

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    Constructivism is a theory of learning that holds that people actively construct their own understanding and knowledge through experiences and reflecting on those experiences. There are two main types: cognitive constructivism based on Piaget which states that learning is individually constructed, and social constructivism based on Vygotsky which views learning as a collaborative process influenced by culture and society. Constructivist teaching methods engage students through interactive activities like experiments and problem-solving to help students construct knowledge based on their own experiences and interactions.

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    Constructivism is a theory of learning that holds that people actively construct their own understanding and knowledge through experiences and reflecting on those experiences. There are two main types: cognitive constructivism based on Piaget which states that learning is individually constructed, and social constructivism based on Vygotsky which views learning as a collaborative process influenced by culture and society. Constructivist teaching methods engage students through interactive activities like experiments and problem-solving to help students construct knowledge based on their own experiences and interactions.

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    Constructivism

    Constructivism is an approach to learning that holds that people actively construct or make
    their own knowledge and that reality is determined by the experiences of the learner (Elliott et al.,
    2000). Basically, constructivism is a theory founded on the basis that humans generate knowledge
    from experiences, mental structures and beliefs that are used to interpret objects and events. It is
    about how people learn. It says that people construct their own understanding and knowledge of the
    world, through experiencing things and reflecting on those experiences. It equates learning with
    creating meaning from experiences.
    Constructivist’s perspectives on learning and teaching are grounded on the researches of
    Piaget and Vygotsky. It is divided into two broad categories: cognitive constructivism based on the
    work of Jean Piaget and social constructivism based on the works of Lev Vygotsky.
    Jean Piaget is widely recognized as the founding father of constructivism. Cognitive
    constructivism is based on Piaget’s research. He asserted that learning is individually constructed.
    According to the GSI Teaching and Resource Center (2015), cognitive constructivism states that
    knowledge is something that is actively constructed by learner based on their existing cognitive
    structures. Therefore, learning is relative to a child’s developmental stage.
    Lev Vygotsky have played a key role also in making these student-centered and active
    learning theory influential today. According to his social constructivism theory, learning is a
    collaborative process and knowledge develops from individuals’ interaction with their culture and
    society. He introduced the "zone of proximal learning," to which students solve problems under adult
    guidance or in collaboration with more capable peers.
    Constructivism helps engage and motivate students by making them take a more active role in
    the learning process. It utilizes interactive teaching strategies to create meaningful contexts that help
    students construct knowledge based on their own experiences. It usually means encouraging students
    to use active techniques such as doing experiments, solving real world problems, debating
    controversial events, issues and topics, utilizing cooperative learning groups to teach multiple
    perspective and allowing students to engage in real world activities such as internship.
    There are seven pedagogical goals of constructivist learning environments which include:(1)
    providing experience with the knowledge construction process, (2) providing experience and
    appreciation for multiple perspective (3) embedding learning in realistic contexts, (4) student-centered
    learning, (5) learning through social experiences, (6) encouraging the use of multiple modes of
    representation such as videos, audios and texts, and (7) encouraging awareness of the knowledge
    construction process (Honebein, 1996). These goals promote social and communication skills by
    creating a classroom environment that emphasizes collaboration and exchange of ideas.
    Constructivist learning theory underpins a variety of student-centered teaching methods and
    techniques which contrast with traditional education, whereby knowledge is simply passively
    transmitted by teachers to students. The interactive processes of constructivism allows students to be
    active and autonomous learners. Furthermore, when students are actively involved, they learn.
    Through this students learn to articulate their ideas clearly and they learn to negotiate with others in a
    socially acceptable manner. This is essential to success in the real world, since they will always be
    exposed to a variety of situations in which they will have to apply their acquired knowledge in life.

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