Het constructivisme
Example: Het constructivisme benadrukt dat kennis actief wordt opgebouwd door de leerling.
Definition
"Het constructivisme" is a philosophical approach emphasizing that knowledge is actively constructed by the learner rather than passively received. It highlights the role of experience and reflection in the learning process, where understanding is built through interaction with the environment and prior knowledge.
Etymology
The term "het constructivisme" comes from the Dutch word 'constructie' meaning 'construction,' combined with the suffix '-isme,' indicating a doctrine or system. It was influenced by early 20th-century educational theories emphasizing active learning. Did you know? The idea reflects the metaphor of building knowledge like constructing a structure.
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"Het constructivisme" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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