constructivism

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yapısalcılık
konstrüktivizm
Kurmacılık: Resim ve heykelde, eseri geometrik ögeleri ile kurmayı temel alan anlayış, konstrüktivizm
Yapısalcılık, yapılandırmacılık

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social constructivism
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English - English
A psychological epistemology which argues that humans generate knowledge and meaning from their experiences

There is no single theory of constructivism. In fact, there are many shades and varieties of constructivism spanning a range of perspectives. There is also no single individual who can be identified as the founder of constructivism. In fact, rather than tracing a linear development along one line of philosophical thought, constructivism seems to circumscribe a set of thinkers, theories and approaches that spring from a plethora of historical and cultural origins.

A philosophy that asserts the need to construct a mathematical object to prove it exists
A Russian movement in modern art characterized by the creation of nonrepresentational geometric objects using industrial materials
A movement in modern art originating in Moscow in 1920 and characterized by the use of industrial materials such as glass, sheet metal, and plastic to create nonrepresentational, often geometric objects
Russian movement in art and architecture, initiated in 1914 by the abstract geometric constructions of Vladimir Tatlin. In 1920 Tatlin was joined by Antoine Pevsner and Naum Gabo. Their "Realist Manifesto," which directed their followers to "construct art," gave the movement its name. The group, soon joined by Aleksandr Rodchenko and El Lissitzky, produced abstract works reflecting modern machinery and technology, using plastic, glass, and other industrial materials. Applying the same principles to architecture, they spread the movement's ideals throughout Europe and to the U.S. after Soviet opposition dispersed the group. See also Bauhaus; De Stijl. Theory that interprets mathematical statements as true if and only if there is a proof of them and as false just in case there is a disproof of them. Constructivism opposes the Platonist interpretation, which construes mathematical statements as referring to a domain of timeless mathematical objects existing independently of our knowledge of them (see form, Platonism). For the constructivist, certain classically valid forms of logical inference (e.g., the law of excluded middle, the law of double negation, the postulation of infinite sets) may no longer be employed unrestrictedly in constructing mathematical proofs (see logic). The constructivist therefore recognizes fewer mathematical proofs and theorems than does the Platonist. See also intuitionism
A theory about knowledge and learning which asserts that learners construct their own understanding of the world around them Constructivist teaching is student-centered and attempts to create learning contexts in which students actively grapple with big issues and questions instead of being passive recipients of "teacher knowledge "
A pedagogical philosophy that views learning as constructing, rather than absorbing (Polson Glossary)
a theory wherein learning is seen as an active process of knowledge construction; experience combined with reflection and social interaction allows the learner to build on prior knowledge and create their own understanding of ideas and concepts For an introduction, with further links, see for example Ryder or Chen
The idea that individuals actively construct their own knowledge, rather than passively absorbing it from others
a school of psycholog which holds that learning occurs because personal knowledge is constructed by an active and self-regulated learner who solves problems by deriving meaning from experience and the context in which that experience takes place
The central idea of constructivism is that people construct knowledge (as opposed to knowledge being transmitted into their minds) Most people do not have a problem with this because most agree that students "interpret" their experiences in class and try to make sense of them, particularly when grappling with scientific concepts (as opposed to rote memorization of terms) Thus, the problem or difficulty is not typically with constructivism per se but with: recognizing the difference between when students are "constructing" knowledge vs simply absorbing and regurgitating, and what constructivism implies about the types of teaching methodologies one should use
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theory of learning that focuses on allowing students to make meaning for themselves through active learning experiences
A theory of learning and knowing that holds that learning is an active process of knowledge construction in which learners build on prior knowledge and experience to shape meaning and construct new knowledge (Lambert & Walker, 1995 )
A theoretical perspective that proposes that learners construct a body of knowledge from their experiences-knowledge that may or may not be an accurate representation of external reality
Post World war 1 Russian art style emphasising abstract aspects of composition and design using industrial materials and methods
A new-fangled educational theory where "truth" is believed to be a "social construction " Thus, it believes that children should be taught to construct "truth", and they should do so in groups (that's the "social" part) This peculiar philosophy has heavily influenced the new educational system, with it's emphasis on "self-learning" and group-learning, and a heavy reduction in direct classroom instruction
an abstractionist artistic movement in Russia after World War I; industrial materials were used to construct nonrepresentational objects
A theory of learning
Constructivist theatre resisted the use of representational sets, using more abstruct "constructions" on stage
Theory suggesting that students learn by constructing their own knowledge, especially through hands-on exploration It emphasizes that the context in which an idea is presented, as well as student attitude and behavior, affects learning Students learn by incorporating new information into what they already know
Radical Russian art movement which developed shortly before the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917 In an attempt to redefine the role of the artist and contribute to the `construction' of a new communist state, a group of artists rejected the `art for art's sake' concept underpinning Suprematism and directed their energies to socially useful activities like industrial, graphic and theater design, photography and film
{i} artistic movement in Russia in the early 1900s that supported very formal organization of materials and use of modern industrial materials; theatrical movement that excelled in the abstract style
A Russian art movement, fully established by 1921, that was dedicated to nonobjective means of communication
Post-World War I scene-design movement in which sets-frequently composed of ramps, platforms, and levels-were nonrealistic and intended to provide greater opportunities for physical action
Learning is what changes your current worldview It builds on what you already think you know A teacher who knows where you're coming from has a better shot at positioning new learning to have impact
Is sometimes contrasted with social constructionism (sometimes called merely "constructionism ") Constructivism is based on a theory of cognitive perspective Each individual has a kind of cognitive bias and all happenings in the world are colored by that bias
School of human learning which believes in the need to identify current learning prior to constructing new meaning Knowledge is seen as a mental construct that is built on and added to Learners create an image of what the world is like and how it operates and they adapt and transform their understanding of new experiences in light of what they already ''know'' This theory of learning has consequences for teaching and learning strategies It means that trainers must recognize how a learner already sees the world, and how that learner believes it to operate New information presented to the learner will be modified by what the learner already knows and believes By starting 'where the learner is at', that is, engaging prior knowledge with present learning, the trainer assists the students to build on her understanding of the world and its workings
a modern art movement beginning in Russia that aimed to create abstract sculpture for an industrialized society The movement utilized technology and building materials such as glass, plastic, steel and chrome Vladimir Tatlin was the first artist to develop such art
Approach that views knowledge as an active process of subjectively building a system of meanings Based on "autonomous individuals constructing their own knowledge based on their own experiences " (See Moore & Kearsley (1996) p 204)
The approach to knowledge based on the idea that there is no passive way to obtain knowledge The observer is always an active participant Rosen's Modeling Relation captures this very well especially as developed in detail in Anticipatory Systems Subjectivity is recognized and incorporated in any knowledge seeking activity The "reality" we can achieved is always a construct, no matter how strongly it is grounded in sensory "data" Data by itself, without interpretation via the modeling relation is useless [Don Mikulecky, Dec 20, 2000]
in the philosophy of mathematics, a broad position (encompassing both intuitionism and formalism but also going beyond them) which holds that mathematical entities exist only if they can be constructed and that proof and truth in mathematics are co-extensive Constructivists oppose the realist (or Platonist) view that mathematical objects or truth exist independently of human procedures This has the consequence that certain classical results whose proof rely on Platonic assumptions are not constructively valid
A form of sculpture using wood, metal, glass, and modern industrial materials expressing the technological society The mobiles of Alexander Calder are examples of the movement

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social constructivism
Social constructionism and social constructivism are sociological theories of knowledge that consider how social phenomena or objects of consciousness develop in social contexts. Within constructionist thought, a social construction (social construct) is a concept or practice that is the construct (or artifact) of a particular group. When we say that something is socially constructed, we are focusing on its dependence on contingent variables of our social selves rather than any inherent quality that it possesses in itself. Thus our notion of a "cousin," what this terms includes and doesn't include and what it means to us does not exist "out there" in the world, but only in and through the social instutitions that give it meaning within a culture. The underlying assumptions on which social constructivism is typically seen to be based are reality, knowledge, and learning
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an artist of the school of constructivism
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of, or relating to constructivism
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A theory of Instructional Design based on the idea that each individual constructs their own perspective of the world based their unique knowledge and experience Those who subscribe to this theory construct learning opportunities based on self-discovery, collaboration and hands-on experience
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learning theory is an approach to teaching and learning based on the premise that cognition (learning) is the result of "mental construction " 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 Check the SACSA website
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Referring to an educational theory (constructivism) that posits that people construct personal understanding by modifying their existing concepts (or schema) in light of new evidence and experience in order to reduce discrepancies between past knowledge and new observations This implies that students do not simply accept what has been taught, but rather shift their understanding in response to what has been taught
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{i} artist of school of constructivism
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An individual who aligns with a theory of learning based on the premise that knowledge is constructed by the knower Learners are seen as actively participating in seeking meaning and arriving at conclusions through a cyclical process of discovery
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an advocate of constructivism
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This term refers to where meaningful learning is enhanced by placing it in the social and physical context in which it will be used This approach is used in online learning to combat the barriers to learning in isolation
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