Constructivism

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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.

For more information on constructivism, please click on: WIKI: Constructivism (ETEC 512).

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