Constructivism

Module 3
Constructivism

Cambridge Dictionary defines constructivism

as "a theory that learning is an active process
and that people gain knowledge and
understanding through the combination of
experiences and ideas ".
Constructivism

Constructivism is based on the idea that

people actively construct or make their own
knowledge, and that reality is determined by
your experiences as a learner.

(Western Governors University, 2020)

Constructivism

Constructivists view learning as an active

process that results from self-constructed
meanings.

(Corpuz & Salandanan, 2011)

 Two Views of Constructivism

Cognitive Social
Constructivism Constructivism
 Cognitive Constructivism

It emphasizes individual, internal

construction of knowledge.
 Cognitive Constructivism

• Based on Piaget's theory

• child-centered and discovery learning
• learners should allow to discover
principles throught their exploration
 Social Constructivism

It emphasizes knowledge exists in a

social context and is initially shared
with others instead of being
represented solely in the mind of an
individual.
 Social Constructivism

• Based on Vygotsky's theory

• knowledge is shared by two or more
people
• the opportunity to interact and share
among learners help to shape and refine
their ideas
Image from:https://facilitatinglearningsite.wordpress.com/2017/10/22/psychosocical-
cognitive-moral-and-sociocultural-theory/
 Characteristics of Constructivism
• Learner's construct understanding.
• New learning depends on current
understanding.
• Learning is facilitated by social interaction.
• Meaningful learning occurs within authentic
learning tasks.
 Organizing Knowledge
Concepts
A concept is a way a grouping or categorizing
objects or events in our mind. These concepts
can be:
• Concepts as Feature Lists
• Concepts as Prototypes
• Concepts as Exemplars
 Organizing Knowledge
Schema
A schema is an organized body of knowledge
about something.
Script
A script is a schema that includes a series of
predicatable events about a specific activity.
References:
• Cherry, K. (2010, November 29). What Is Sociocultural Theory?
Retrieved from Verywell Mind website:
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-sociocultural-theory-
2795088
• CONSTRUCTIVISM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary.
(n.d.). Retrieved from dictionary.cambridge.org website:
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/constructivis
m
• Corpuz, B., & Salandanan, G. (2011). Principles of Teaching 1 (2nd
Edition). Quezon City: Lorimar Publishing, Inc.
• Jennings, D., & Surgenor, P. (2013, May 1). Exploring Educational
References:
• KathleenToque. (2017, October 22). Psychosocical, Cognitive, Moral
and Sociocultural Theory. Retrieved November 9, 2020, from Site Title
website:
https://facilitatinglearningsite.wordpress.com/2017/10/22/psychoso
cical-cognitive-moral-and-sociocultural-theory/
• Lucas, M. R., & Corpuz, B. (2014). Facilitating Learning: A Metacognitive
Process (4th Edition). Quezon City: Metro Manila: Lorimar Publishing,
Inc.
• Mcleod, S. (2020). Lev Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory. Retrieved from
Simplypsychology.org website:
https://www.simplypsychology.org/vygotsky.html
• Western Governors University. (2020, May 27). What Is
Constructivism? Retrieved from Western Governors University
website: https://www.wgu.edu/blog/what-constructivism2005.html