Construction Theory

 Construction theorist claim that learners interpret information and

the world according to their personal reality , and that they can
learn by observation, processing and interpretation and then
personalize the information into personal knowledge
 (Copper 1993, Wilson 1997)

 Learner learn best when they can contextualize what they learn for
immediate application and to acquire personal meaning.

 Constructivists see learners as being active rather than passive.

 The learner is a center of the learning with the instructor playing an

advising and facilitating role.

 Learning is an active process to create personalize meaning.

 Learners be encouraged to construct their own knowledge

 Encourage Collaborative and co-operative learning.

 Learners control their learning process

 Learners have time to reflect

 Learning is made meaningful to learners.

 Learning becomes interactive.

Conclusion:
The Constructivist strategies can be used to teach the real life and
personal applications and contextual learning.