• Dr. Priti Chaudhari

Constructivist approach for Teaching and Learning Dr. Priti Chaudhari * ABSTRACT Constructivism is an approach to teaching and learning based on the premise that cognition (learning) is the result of "mental construction." In other words, students learn by fitting new information together with what they already know. Constructivists believe that learning is affected by the context in which an idea is taught as well as by students' beliefs and attitudes. Constructivism is a learning theory found in psychology which explains how people might acquire knowledge and learn. It therefore has direct application to education. The theory suggests that humans construct knowledge and meaning from their experiences. The National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2005 strongly supports the constructivist and learner-centered approach in school education. Milne & Taylor (1995), have suggested that (a) learning involves personal mental construction of knowledge by individuals, (b) learner subscribe to their conceptual structures, not because they are absolute, but because they are viable for them as individuals, and (c) knowledge construction is a social and cultural process mediated by language. Burrowes (2003) study provides substantiated evidence that teaching in a constructivist, active learning environment is more effective than traditional instruction in promoting academic achievement, increasing conceptual understanding, developing higher level thinking skills, and enhancing students interest. Fosnot (1996) argues that the primary goal of a constructivist approach to teacher education is to facilitate new ways of knowing. If understanding the teaching/learning process from a constructivist view is itself constructed, and if teachers tend to teach as they were taught, rather than as they were taught to teach. The nature of students' metacognitive knowledge and the quality of their learning strategies are seen to be critical factors in successful learning outcomes (Anthony, 1996). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------*Associate Professor in, Department of Education, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Udhna Magdalla Road, Surat - 395007Email Id – pritichaudhari80@gmail.com

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"Constructivist approach for Teaching and Learning", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 3, page no.492-496, March-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1903I72.pdf

"Constructivist approach for Teaching and Learning", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 3, page no. pp492-496, March-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1903I72.pdf