Topic > The Importance of Constructivism Theory in Education

This theory focuses on critical thinking skills and creates motivation; in turn creates independent learners. Therefore, the student will use a “critical thinking process, rather than how a student can memorize and recite a quantity of information” (Liu & Chen, 2010, p. 65). Every classroom activity is very interactive and very student focused. Constructivism “theory states that children are actively engaged in something new and innovative” (Ramesh, 2013, p. 62). This would include encouraging “children to ask their own questions” (Naylor & Keogh, 1999, p. 101). The process of each activity will encourage the student to be responsible. Therefore, this theory helps classrooms to be structured so that every student can experiment within it; for example, imagination, interaction and personal reflection. This helps a teacher recognize how each student will use their prior experiences and knowledge. Therefore, the goal is to produce a classroom environment that provides meaningful learning