The document discusses the theory of social constructivism. It is defined as the synthesis of behavioralism and cognitivism formed through social interaction, where knowledge and understanding are developed through social processes rather than acquired passively. The theory holds that meaning is constructed through interactions with others, rather than existing independently.

1. An introduction to
learning theories

2. As for constructivism is “synthesis of multiple theories
diffused in to form. It is the assimilation of both
behaviorialist and cognitive ideals” (Amineh & Davatgari
Asl, 2015:09).
Based on the believe of Dr Roya Jafari-Hassed and Hanieh
Davatgari Asl (2015:13), the theory of social
constructivism is dased on assumptions that knowledge is
developed the social interaction with others, meaning
and understanding are developed in the process.
According to Stam (2001:294), the theory of social
constructivism at times it is titled as an approach, as a
movement, as a theory or a theoretical orientation. It is
believed that these titles bring together the knowledge of
the concept.

3. The theory of constructivism

4. The theory of social constructivism

5. Conclusion
According to Wikipedia (2017), the concept of social constructivism was developed by
Peter L. Berger and Thomas Luckman in the year 1966. Both authors believe that
understanding and meaning are developed in working together with other people in
our surrounding.
According to Dr Roya Jafari-Hassad and Dr Hanieh Davatgari As (2015:13), the theory of
social constructivism is based on assumptions that interacting with other people, meaning
and understanding are developed in the process.