Constructivism
Constructivism views learning as an active process of meaning-making, shaped by the learner’s prior knowledge, experiences, and social context. Rather than receiving information passively, learners construct understanding through engagement, reflection, and interaction. For L&D professionals, constructivism supports the design of experiences that are exploratory, relevant, and built around real-world application.
Overview of Constructivism
Constructivism views learning as a personal, social process of meaning-making—where knowledge is built, not transmitted.
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Read more▸Individual Meaning Making
Explores how individual meaning-making works in constructivist theory, what shapes it, and what it means for instructional design.
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Read more▸Subjectivity and Perspective
Explores how subjectivity and perspective shape learning in constructivist theory, with implications for instruction and assessment.
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Read more▸Knowledge Construction
Explores the constructivist view of knowledge construction—how learners build understanding through experience, and what it means for instructional design.
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Read more▸Assimilation and Accommodation
Understand assimilation and accommodation in constructivist learning theory. Learn how these processes shape mental models, drive conceptual change, and impact instructional design.
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Read more▸Disequilibrium and Equilibration
Learn how cognitive conflict drives deep learning through Piaget's concepts of disequilibrium and equilibration—and what it means for instructional design.
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