Constructivism is a theory of learning that suggests humans construct knowledge based on their experiences. It posits that learning is an active process where learners use prior knowledge to build new understanding, rather than passively receiving information. This contrasts with the view of learning as the transmission of information from one person to another.

1. The Big Picture Constructivism has roots in philosophy, psychology, sociology, and education. Source: Wesley Hoover, The Practice Implications of Constructivism

2. The Big Picture Constructivism's central idea is that human learning is constructed , that learners build new knowledge upon the foundation of previous learning. Source: Wesley Hoover, The Practice Implications of Constructivism

3. The Big Picture This view of learning sharply contrasts with one in which learning is the passive transmission of information from one individual to another, a view in which reception, not construction, is key. Source: Wesley Hoover, The Practice Implications of Constructivism

4. No Blank Slate Learners come to learning situations with knowledge gained from previous experience; prior knowledge influences what new or modified knowledge they will construct. Source: Wesley Hoover, The Practice Implications of Constructivism

5. Learning is Active Learners confront their understanding when they encounter a new learning situation. If what learners encounter is inconsistent with their current understanding, their understanding can change to accommodate new experience. Source: Wesley Hoover, The Practice Implications of Constructivism

6. Learning is Active Learners apply current understandings, note relevant elements, judge the consistency of prior and emerging knowledge, and based on that judgment, they can modify knowledge. Source: Wesley Hoover, The Practice Implications of Constructivism

7. Authentic Learning Constructivist approach to learning emphasizes authentic, challenging projects that include students, teachers and experts in the learning community. Source: Jy Wana Daphne Lin Hsiao link

8. Authentic Learning In an authentic environment, learners assume the responsibilities of their own learning, they have to develop metacognitive abilities to monitor and direct their own learning and performance. Source: Jy Wana Daphne Lin Hsiao link

9. Collaboration When people work collaboratively, they bring their own framework and perspectives to the activity. They are able to negotiate and generate meanings and solution through shared understanding . Source: Jy Wana Daphne Lin Hsiao link

10. Collaboration When people work collaboratively, they bring their own framework and perspectives to the activity. They are able to negotiate and generate meanings and solution through shared understanding . Source: Jy Wana Daphne Lin Hsiao link