The constructivist theory of learning has been one of the more popular epistemologies for learners, teachers and scholars alike, particularly in the last decade. The two primary strands of constructivism are known as Cognitive or Individual Knowledge Constructivism and Social Constructivism. It will be shown that learning is a social process and therefore that Social Constructivism is the strand of the constructivist epistemology is the most relevant for analysing the implications of constructivism for the …
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…to the most discussion wherever learning is discussed. Bibliography. Derry, S.J. (1996). Cognitive Schema Theory in the Constructivist Debate. Educational Psychologist, 31, 163-174. Harris, K.R. & Alexander P. (1998). Integrated Constructivist Education: Challenge and Reality. Educational Psychology Review, 10, 115-127. Hendry, G. (1996). Constructivism and Educational Practice. Australian Journal of Education, 40, 19-45. Steffe, L.P, & Gale, J. (Eds.) (1995). Constructivism in Education. Hillsdale, NJ: Erlbaum. Tobin, K. (Ed). (1993). The Practice of Constructivism in Science Education. Hillsdale NJ: Erlbaum.