Constructionism
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Editor: Richard Noss, London Knowledge Lab, IOE, University of London
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Contents
Definition
Constructionism is a theory of learning and construction of meaning by engaging in the making of concrete and public entities, either material objects or tangible representations.
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Disciplinary issues
Whereas the theoretical concept of constructivism, introduced by Piaget in the mid-twentieth century, captures the psychological substrate on which all learning (irrespective of teaching) is built, the idea of constructionism sought to develop a theory of pedagogy that could foster learning.
Key references
Harel I., Papert S. (eds.) [1] (1991). Constructionism : research reports and essays, 1985-1990. Norwood, NJ: Ablex Publishing Corporation, 518 pages.
Related terms
Constructivism
Related documents
The first chapter of Harel & Papert (1991) is available at [2] and [3]
