Constructivism is a theory of knowledge, based on observation and scientific study of how people learn. It states that people construct their own understanding and knowledge of the world, through experiencing things and reflecting on those experiences. When we encounter something new, we have to reconcile it with our previous ideas and experiences, either changing what we believe, or discarding the new information as irrelevant. In any case, we are active creators of our own knowledge. Because all learning is filtered through our pre-existing knowledge, constructivists suggest that learning is more effective when a student is actively engaged in the learning process rather than attempting to receive knowledge passively. The book explains the need for constructivism and answers various questions regarding the justification of epistemological and logistic evolution of constructivism. It studies various pathways in constructivism and how they facilitate acquisition of knowledge in different domains. Conceptual changes in the basic process of constructivism, and concept map and constructivism, have been dealt with in exclusive chapters. A learner-centered input-output model and some important teaching models along with the respective frameworks thereof have been explained with examples. Various roles of a teacher—guide, facilitator, innovator, negotiator, catalyst, experimenter, and a researcher—have been explained. Paradigm shifts in learning processes, from behaviourism to cognitivism, and now to constructivism, have also been taken up.

Prof. J.K. Mohapatra, a gold medallist in M.Sc. (Physics) from Utkal University, served as Lecturer in Physics in a State college, before joining National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). He was posted as a Lecturer in Physics at Regional Institute of Education, (RIE) Bhubaneswar, from where he retired as Professor and Dean in 2001. Dr. Mrs. M. Mahapatra did her M.Sc. and M.Phil. in Physics from Delhi University, and Ph.D. in Science Education from Utkal University. She also holds a PG Diploma in Higher Education, and has submitted her thesis for D.Litt. Dr. B.K. Parida, M.Sc. (Physics) from IIT Kharagpur, and Ph.D. in Physics from Utkal University, has obtained Diploma in Advanced Physics from Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar. He has also received PG Diplomas in Higher Education, Distance Education as well as M.A. in Distance Education from IGNOU.

• Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd
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• Publication Date: May 20, 2019
• Pages: 504
• ISBN13: 9788126920228
• Item Weight: 600 grams
• Original Price: 995.0 INR
• Edition: N/A
• Binding: Hardcover