Constructivism Definition

kən-strŭktə-vĭzəm
noun
An early 20th-cent. movement in sculpture, painting, architecture, etc., originating in the Soviet Union, characterized by abstract and geometric design, man-made materials, and massive structural form.
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(mathematics) A philosophy that asserts the need to construct a mathematical object to prove it exists.

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(philosophy, psychology) A psychological epistemology which argues that humans generate knowledge and meaning from their experiences.

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Singular:
constructivism
Plural:
constructivisms

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Constructivism Sentence Examples

  • To the best of my knowledge the term ' social constructivism ' appeared in mathematics education from two sources.

  • Julian Rothenstein favors bold layouts and flat muted colors reminiscent of Russian constructivism.

  • Cognitive constructivism refers to the developmental stages identified by Piaget that children pass through as they construct meaning based on their experiences.

  • Although postmodernism comes in a variety of forms e.g. constructivism, it does have some central features.

  • You will explore a range of explanations of processes of learning and development including social constructivism and behaviorism.

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MSMISM

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Words Starting With C and Ending With M

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