Constructivism
Definition:
- A learning theory that claims individuals actively construct new knowledge from their experiences rather than acquiring knowledge from outside to within the learner.
- Knowledge is individually constructed through interactions with the environment and others (cognitive) and is co-constructed through interactions with others (social).
Other labels:
- Generative learning, embodied cognition, cognitive flexibility theory, postmodern, poststructural curricula, situated cognition
Wiki: Constructivism
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