The constructivism



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Definition


"The constructivism" is a philosophical theory that emphasizes how knowledge is actively constructed by individuals through experience and interaction with their environment, rather than passively received. It highlights learning as an active, contextualized process of building understanding based on prior knowledge.

Etymology


The term "the constructivism" derives from the Latin root 'construct-', meaning 'to build' or 'put together,' combined with the suffix '-ism,' denoting a theory or system. It was popularized in the 20th century within educational and philosophical contexts, emphasizing the idea that knowledge is constructed rather than innate or absorbed.

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"The constructivism" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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