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- Title
THEORY AND PRACTICE: IMPLICATIONS OF SOCIAL CONSTRUCTIVISM IN EDUCATION.
- Authors
AHMADVAND, Sina; KHOSHCHEHREH, Mahsa
- Abstract
Constructivism is a learning theory that emphasizes active engagement of learners in the learning process, which often happens through problem-solving and discovery. Education is also a field which is actively seeking changes and progress welcoming innovations in methods and techniques. Social constructivism is a theory that can be utilized for educational reform. The theory of Constructivism defines a prominent role for learners in the process and for the aim of building knowledge and achieving comprehension. A constructivist educational setting is mostly learner-centered trying to change learners into active participants rather than passive listeners. Thus, it can clearly work as an influential theory inspiring changes in both attitudes and practices in learning and teaching areas. In this paper, social constructivism will be defined, different dimensions of the theory will be clarified and it will be discussed as how it can function as a starting base for educators to draw practical implications to use during their teaching process.
- Subjects
SOCIAL constructivism; TECHNOLOGICAL innovations; EDUCATORS' attitudes; EDUCATIONAL change; LEARNING ability
- Publication
International Journal of Humanities & Social Development Research, 2023, Vol 7, Issue 2, p19
- ISSN
2521-1439
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.30546/2523-4331.2023.7.2.19