Question

Constructivist view of learning suggests that children _____ construction of their own knowledge.
1. are solely dependent on adults for 
2. play an active role in
3. are solely dependent on textbooks in 
4. have no role to play in

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : play an active role in

Constructivism as a theory is based on the idea that meaningful learning takes place when learners actively construct their knowledge.

• The central idea of the constructivist frame is that learners learn through experiencing things and reflecting on those experiences.

• A constructivist view of learning suggests that children play an active role in the construction of their knowledge as in the constructivist frame, the learner is viewed as:
  • imaginative based on sources.
  • little scientists and markers of meaning.
  • problem solver and a scientific investigator.
  • creator of knowledge through social interaction.
  • builder of new knowledge by activating the previous one.

Constructivist environment:

• emphasizes collaboration with others for learning.
• ensures the active involvement of learners and promotes peer tutoring.
• allows learners to foster their strategy of learning to perform a task.
• provides ample opportunities to learners to make them work at their own pace.
• views learners as makers of meaning and creators of knowledge through social interaction.

Hence, it could be concluded that the constructivist view of learning suggests that children play an active role in the construction of their knowledge.