Learning Is an Active, Social Process J.Bruner's Constructivist theory states that learning is
an
active process in which learners construct new ideas or concepts based
on
their current/past knowledge which provides meaning and organization.
Constructivism views each learner as a unique individual with
unique needs and backgrounds. Constructivism emphasizes
the importance of the learner being
actively involved in the learning process, not simply mirror
and reflect what they read and hear. Constructivists provide guidelines and create the environment
for
the learner to arrive at his or her own conclusions and should be able
to adapt the learning experience in mid-air by using his or her own
initiative in order to steer the learning experience. The learning
environment should also be
designed to support and
challenge the learner's thinking. Constructivists give the
learner ownership of the problem and solution
process, but it is not the case that any activity or any solution is
adequate. The critical goal is to support the learner in becoming an
effective thinker. Learners with different skills and backgrounds should collaborate in tasks and discussions in order to arrive at a shared understanding of the truth.
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