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CONSTRUCTIVISM A learning theory which suggests that people construct knowledge and meaning by reflecting on their experience. When we encounter something new, we reconcile it with our previous ideas and experiences,it may change our belief or we may discard the new idea,in any case we are active creators of our own knowledge. To do this,we need to explore,ask questions and assess what we know.

There are so many contributors like Piaget,Bruno,Dewey,Vygotsky etc., who have given their own ideas about constructivism. In the classroom,the constructivist view of learning points towards a number of different teaching practices. In general,it means encouraging students to learn in real life situations,to experiment,solving real life questions etc.,to create more knowledge and to reflect on.

It is knowledge construction not just knowledge reproduction. Students play the central role while teacher acts as a facilitator,guiding them to build the required knowledge. Opportunities are provided to encourage self analysis,self regulation,self reflection and self awareness.This way it is a very effective learning theory.