Constructionism is a learning theory that states knowledge is built best through making tangible and shareable things. It supports learner-centered education and often involves technology. The theory was developed by Jean Piaget, who believed learning occurs through doing, and Seymour Papert, who felt integrating technology with constructivist activities creates new experiences and ways of thinking for children. The four basic concepts are: learning by designing projects meaningful to oneself and community; using technology as a learning tool; encountering powerful ideas; and developing safe, responsible technology use.

1. CONSTRUCTIONISM
LEARNING THEORY
PRESNTED BY
MURIEL MOTLHABANE
31/08/2016

2. WHAT IS CONSTRUCTIONISM
Constructionism is a constructivist learning theory and is a theory for
instruction. It states that building knowledge occurs best through
building thing that are tangible and sharable.
According to the Constructionism theory, learners learn effectively
through making things.
It supports learner-centred method of learning
It involves technology most of the time

3. GURUS OF THE THEORY
JEAN PIAGET
Jean Piaget developed the
theory of Constructivism.
Believed that children learn by
doing and that they create their
own learning experiences
SEYMOUR PAPERT
Seymour Papert developed the
theory of Constructionism
Papert believed that when
technology is integrated with
traditional constructivist
activities, children create for
themselves new experiences
and new ways of thinking.

4. FOUR BASIC CONCEPTS OF
CONSTRUCTIONISM
Learning by designing within a community: children learn best when
they initiate and design projects that are meaningful to themselves
and their community.
Technological tools for learning: when technology is integrated into
traditional early childhood, children engage in collaborative and team
work.
Powerful ideas and wonderful ideas: the power of technology in
education lies in the potential to assist children to encounter
powerful ideas.
Learning about, learning with technology: they develop character
traits that will enable them to use technology safely and responsibly
to communicate and connect with others.

5. REFERENCES
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iLqLc0sjjs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEHZFd-QWQl