Teachers awareness on constructivist approach in learning

Abstract

Scope: Constructivism is a school of thought emphasizes students' active involvement in learning and making sense of what they are imbibing. In the constructivist approach, which is learner-centered, students actively participate in knowledge construction rather than being passive listeners. Constructivism is a philosophy of cognition, learning, and meaning-making that explains how students learn and involve in the process of knowledge construction. Constructivist Approach plays vital role in maintaining mental health of children through freedom in the realms of learning and allowing space to relate it with the prior experience of the learner devoid any external pressure or dominance in teaching learning process. Learning activities in constructivist setting are characterized by active engagement, inquiry, problem solving, and collaboration with others. The Present study entitled Teachers awareness on Constructivist Approach in Learning: An Analytical Study is an attempt to elucidate constructivist approach as an archetype for teaching and learning. It is also designed to ascertain teachers’ awareness on Constructivist Approach in learning. The study is delimited to the Hailakandi District of Assam, India. Objective: To ascertain teachers awareness on constructivist approach in learning.