Jean Piaget formalized the theory of constructivism which says that people construct their own understanding through experiences. According to Piaget, individuals learn through assimilation, where new information is incorporated into existing knowledge, and accommodation, where existing knowledge must change to accept new information. Constructivism involves active and discovery learning where students solve problems and develop skills through group discussions and synthesis of ideas. The teacher helps students develop skills and attitudes by focusing on knowledge construction rather than reproduction through authentic tasks and problem-based thinking that requires reflection.

1. CONSTRUCTIVIST THEORY
BY- JEAN PIAGET

2. WHAT IS CONSTRUCTIVISM?
• It says that people construct their own understanding and knowledge
of the world, through experiencing things and reflecting on those
experiences.

3. Proponent of Constructivism
Theory of constructivism Formalization of
the theory of constructivism is generally
attributed to Jean Piaget, who articulated
mechanisms by which knowledge is
internalized by learners. He suggested
that through process of accommodation
and assimilation individuals construct new
knowledge from their experiences.

4. ASSIMILATION
• Assimilation occurs when a learner adds new information, basically
layering it on top of the old.
ACCOMODATION
• occurs when a learner must change previously learn information
before placement of new information is possible

5. Varities of Constructivist
• Active learning is an approach to instruction that involves actively
engaging students with the course material through discussions,
problem solving, case studies, role plays and other methods
• Discovery Learning is not just about problem-solving, but the skills
and knowledge learners develop during the process.
• Knowledge building refers to the process of creating new cognitive
artifacts as a result of common goals, group discussions, and
synthesis of ideas.

6. Role of the Teacher

7. SUMARRY
• Shifts emphasis from teaching to learning
• Helps students develop processes, skills and attitudes
• Considers students’ learning styles
• Focuses on knowledge construction, not reproduction
• Uses authentic tasks to engage learners
• Provides for meaningful, problem based thinking‐
• Requires reflection of prior and new knowledge