Constructivism

• learning is based on studentsí active participation in problem-solving

• involving critical thinking

• learning activity is relevant and engaging

• ìconstructingî their own knowledge by testing ideas and approaches based on their prior knowledge and experience

• applying these to a new situation

• integrating the new knowledge gained with pre-existing intellectual constructs

http://curriculum.calstatela.edu/faculty/psparks/theorists/501const.htm

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