The importance of school education in child development

Text II:

It is widely accepted that the learning process is instrumental in shaping one’s personality and the way

he/she deals with situations of life. The shift of thoughts from bookish knowledge to knowledge of life, in

schools, has brought forth a sea of change. People have warmed up to the idea of education being the key

schools, has brought forth a sea of change. People have warmed up to the idea of education being the key

to a well-rounded development instead of just a means to acquire degrees and monetary success in life.

5.Education must facilitate the cultivation of a healthy thought process and groom our cognitive abilities. In the

present competitive world, education is a basic necessity for human beings after food, clothes and shelter.

School is the foremost fountain of knowledge children are exposed to. It gives a chance for them to

acquire knowledge on various fields of education such as people, literature, history, mathematics, politics,

and other numerous subjects. This contributes to cultivation in the thought process. When one is exposed

10.to the influences coming from various cultural sources, his/her own world and existence becomes vast.

School is the first avenue of socialising for a child. Up till then, parents and immediate family members are

the only people the child has human interactions with. (…). With schools, children are exposed not only to

new ideas but also to same aged compatriots. This instills sociable practices such as empathy, friendship,

participation and assistance, which turn out to be important in their adulthood.

15.A child, after conception, goes through physical development. While home provides a restricted outlet, in

school, a child can channelise his energy into more sociable avenues. Studies have pointed out that while

in familiar environment, the child is equipped to deal with sudden bursts of energy and learns to be at

his/her best behaviour only when exposed to same-aged individuals. Plus, familiarity leads to taking

advantage of situations. While in school, the playing field is levelled. Also, the presence of activities such

20.as sports and craft help children direct their boundless energy into something productive.

Earlier, schools were considered as places to learn events in history chapter, solve tough mathematical

problems or recite poems and sonnets. In the current educational scenario, a child learns to go beyond

the traditional way of rote learning. They are taught to develop a mind of their own and, through the

flexible curriculum, curiosity is promoted. The child is freed from the shackles of mental blocks and lets

25.his/her imagination run its course. Importance of imagination is stressed upon extensively. (…)

Life is also about learning, apart from living. While we can learn to a certain extent from our parents, they

tend to be unilateral. At school, children are exposed to various sources from whom they can imbibe

immense knowledge, instrumental for their development. Hence school is necessary for children to

inculcate the “workings of life”.

30.Education forms the foundation of any society. It is responsible for the economic, social, and political

growth and development of society in general. The thread of the growth of society depends upon the

quality of education that is being imparted. So schools play an important role in moulding a nation’s future

by facilitating the development of its future citizens.

Adapted from “The importance of school education in child development”, by Deepika Sharma

Source: https://www.educationworld.in/the-importance-of-school-education-in-child-development/

The importance of school education in child development

Text II:

It is widely accepted that the learning process is instrumental in shaping one’s personality and the way

he/she deals with situations of life. The shift of thoughts from bookish knowledge to knowledge of life, in

schools, has brought forth a sea of change. People have warmed up to the idea of education being the key

schools, has brought forth a sea of change. People have warmed up to the idea of education being the key

to a well-rounded development instead of just a means to acquire degrees and monetary success in life.

5.Education must facilitate the cultivation of a healthy thought process and groom our cognitive abilities. In the

present competitive world, education is a basic necessity for human beings after food, clothes and shelter.

School is the foremost fountain of knowledge children are exposed to. It gives a chance for them to

acquire knowledge on various fields of education such as people, literature, history, mathematics, politics,

and other numerous subjects. This contributes to cultivation in the thought process. When one is exposed

10.to the influences coming from various cultural sources, his/her own world and existence becomes vast.

School is the first avenue of socialising for a child. Up till then, parents and immediate family members are

the only people the child has human interactions with. (…). With schools, children are exposed not only to

new ideas but also to same aged compatriots. This instills sociable practices such as empathy, friendship,

participation and assistance, which turn out to be important in their adulthood.

15.A child, after conception, goes through physical development. While home provides a restricted outlet, in

school, a child can channelise his energy into more sociable avenues. Studies have pointed out that while

in familiar environment, the child is equipped to deal with sudden bursts of energy and learns to be at

his/her best behaviour only when exposed to same-aged individuals. Plus, familiarity leads to taking

advantage of situations. While in school, the playing field is levelled. Also, the presence of activities such

20.as sports and craft help children direct their boundless energy into something productive.

Earlier, schools were considered as places to learn events in history chapter, solve tough mathematical

problems or recite poems and sonnets. In the current educational scenario, a child learns to go beyond

the traditional way of rote learning. They are taught to develop a mind of their own and, through the

flexible curriculum, curiosity is promoted. The child is freed from the shackles of mental blocks and lets

25.his/her imagination run its course. Importance of imagination is stressed upon extensively. (…)

Life is also about learning, apart from living. While we can learn to a certain extent from our parents, they

tend to be unilateral. At school, children are exposed to various sources from whom they can imbibe

immense knowledge, instrumental for their development. Hence school is necessary for children to

inculcate the “workings of life”.

30.Education forms the foundation of any society. It is responsible for the economic, social, and political

growth and development of society in general. The thread of the growth of society depends upon the

quality of education that is being imparted. So schools play an important role in moulding a nation’s future

by facilitating the development of its future citizens.

Adapted from “The importance of school education in child development”, by Deepika Sharma

Source: https://www.educationworld.in/the-importance-of-school-education-in-child-development/

The importance of school education in child development

Text II:

It is widely accepted that the learning process is instrumental in shaping one’s personality and the way

he/she deals with situations of life. The shift of thoughts from bookish knowledge to knowledge of life, in

schools, has brought forth a sea of change. People have warmed up to the idea of education being the key

schools, has brought forth a sea of change. People have warmed up to the idea of education being the key

to a well-rounded development instead of just a means to acquire degrees and monetary success in life.

5.Education must facilitate the cultivation of a healthy thought process and groom our cognitive abilities. In the

present competitive world, education is a basic necessity for human beings after food, clothes and shelter.

School is the foremost fountain of knowledge children are exposed to. It gives a chance for them to

acquire knowledge on various fields of education such as people, literature, history, mathematics, politics,

and other numerous subjects. This contributes to cultivation in the thought process. When one is exposed

10.to the influences coming from various cultural sources, his/her own world and existence becomes vast.

School is the first avenue of socialising for a child. Up till then, parents and immediate family members are

the only people the child has human interactions with. (…). With schools, children are exposed not only to

new ideas but also to same aged compatriots. This instills sociable practices such as empathy, friendship,

participation and assistance, which turn out to be important in their adulthood.

15.A child, after conception, goes through physical development. While home provides a restricted outlet, in

school, a child can channelise his energy into more sociable avenues. Studies have pointed out that while

in familiar environment, the child is equipped to deal with sudden bursts of energy and learns to be at

his/her best behaviour only when exposed to same-aged individuals. Plus, familiarity leads to taking

advantage of situations. While in school, the playing field is levelled. Also, the presence of activities such

20.as sports and craft help children direct their boundless energy into something productive.

Earlier, schools were considered as places to learn events in history chapter, solve tough mathematical

problems or recite poems and sonnets. In the current educational scenario, a child learns to go beyond

the traditional way of rote learning. They are taught to develop a mind of their own and, through the

flexible curriculum, curiosity is promoted. The child is freed from the shackles of mental blocks and lets

25.his/her imagination run its course. Importance of imagination is stressed upon extensively. (…)

Life is also about learning, apart from living. While we can learn to a certain extent from our parents, they

tend to be unilateral. At school, children are exposed to various sources from whom they can imbibe

immense knowledge, instrumental for their development. Hence school is necessary for children to

inculcate the “workings of life”.

30.Education forms the foundation of any society. It is responsible for the economic, social, and political

growth and development of society in general. The thread of the growth of society depends upon the

quality of education that is being imparted. So schools play an important role in moulding a nation’s future

by facilitating the development of its future citizens.

Adapted from “The importance of school education in child development”, by Deepika Sharma

Source: https://www.educationworld.in/the-importance-of-school-education-in-child-development/

The importance of school education in child development

Text II:

It is widely accepted that the learning process is instrumental in shaping one’s personality and the way

he/she deals with situations of life. The shift of thoughts from bookish knowledge to knowledge of life, in

schools, has brought forth a sea of change. People have warmed up to the idea of education being the key

schools, has brought forth a sea of change. People have warmed up to the idea of education being the key

to a well-rounded development instead of just a means to acquire degrees and monetary success in life.

5.Education must facilitate the cultivation of a healthy thought process and groom our cognitive abilities. In the

present competitive world, education is a basic necessity for human beings after food, clothes and shelter.

School is the foremost fountain of knowledge children are exposed to. It gives a chance for them to

acquire knowledge on various fields of education such as people, literature, history, mathematics, politics,

and other numerous subjects. This contributes to cultivation in the thought process. When one is exposed

10.to the influences coming from various cultural sources, his/her own world and existence becomes vast.

School is the first avenue of socialising for a child. Up till then, parents and immediate family members are

the only people the child has human interactions with. (…). With schools, children are exposed not only to

new ideas but also to same aged compatriots. This instills sociable practices such as empathy, friendship,

participation and assistance, which turn out to be important in their adulthood.

15.A child, after conception, goes through physical development. While home provides a restricted outlet, in

school, a child can channelise his energy into more sociable avenues. Studies have pointed out that while

in familiar environment, the child is equipped to deal with sudden bursts of energy and learns to be at

his/her best behaviour only when exposed to same-aged individuals. Plus, familiarity leads to taking

advantage of situations. While in school, the playing field is levelled. Also, the presence of activities such

20.as sports and craft help children direct their boundless energy into something productive.

Earlier, schools were considered as places to learn events in history chapter, solve tough mathematical

problems or recite poems and sonnets. In the current educational scenario, a child learns to go beyond

the traditional way of rote learning. They are taught to develop a mind of their own and, through the

flexible curriculum, curiosity is promoted. The child is freed from the shackles of mental blocks and lets

25.his/her imagination run its course. Importance of imagination is stressed upon extensively. (…)

Life is also about learning, apart from living. While we can learn to a certain extent from our parents, they

tend to be unilateral. At school, children are exposed to various sources from whom they can imbibe

immense knowledge, instrumental for their development. Hence school is necessary for children to

inculcate the “workings of life”.

30.Education forms the foundation of any society. It is responsible for the economic, social, and political

growth and development of society in general. The thread of the growth of society depends upon the

quality of education that is being imparted. So schools play an important role in moulding a nation’s future

by facilitating the development of its future citizens.

Adapted from “The importance of school education in child development”, by Deepika Sharma

Source: https://www.educationworld.in/the-importance-of-school-education-in-child-development/

The importance of school education in child development

Text II:

It is widely accepted that the learning process is instrumental in shaping one’s personality and the way

he/she deals with situations of life. The shift of thoughts from bookish knowledge to knowledge of life, in

schools, has brought forth a sea of change. People have warmed up to the idea of education being the key

schools, has brought forth a sea of change. People have warmed up to the idea of education being the key

to a well-rounded development instead of just a means to acquire degrees and monetary success in life.

5.Education must facilitate the cultivation of a healthy thought process and groom our cognitive abilities. In the

present competitive world, education is a basic necessity for human beings after food, clothes and shelter.

School is the foremost fountain of knowledge children are exposed to. It gives a chance for them to

acquire knowledge on various fields of education such as people, literature, history, mathematics, politics,

and other numerous subjects. This contributes to cultivation in the thought process. When one is exposed

10.to the influences coming from various cultural sources, his/her own world and existence becomes vast.

School is the first avenue of socialising for a child. Up till then, parents and immediate family members are

the only people the child has human interactions with. (…). With schools, children are exposed not only to

new ideas but also to same aged compatriots. This instills sociable practices such as empathy, friendship,

participation and assistance, which turn out to be important in their adulthood.

15.A child, after conception, goes through physical development. While home provides a restricted outlet, in

school, a child can channelise his energy into more sociable avenues. Studies have pointed out that while

in familiar environment, the child is equipped to deal with sudden bursts of energy and learns to be at

his/her best behaviour only when exposed to same-aged individuals. Plus, familiarity leads to taking

advantage of situations. While in school, the playing field is levelled. Also, the presence of activities such

20.as sports and craft help children direct their boundless energy into something productive.

Earlier, schools were considered as places to learn events in history chapter, solve tough mathematical

problems or recite poems and sonnets. In the current educational scenario, a child learns to go beyond

the traditional way of rote learning. They are taught to develop a mind of their own and, through the

flexible curriculum, curiosity is promoted. The child is freed from the shackles of mental blocks and lets

25.his/her imagination run its course. Importance of imagination is stressed upon extensively. (…)

Life is also about learning, apart from living. While we can learn to a certain extent from our parents, they

tend to be unilateral. At school, children are exposed to various sources from whom they can imbibe

immense knowledge, instrumental for their development. Hence school is necessary for children to

inculcate the “workings of life”.

30.Education forms the foundation of any society. It is responsible for the economic, social, and political

growth and development of society in general. The thread of the growth of society depends upon the

quality of education that is being imparted. So schools play an important role in moulding a nation’s future

by facilitating the development of its future citizens.

Adapted from “The importance of school education in child development”, by Deepika Sharma

Source: https://www.educationworld.in/the-importance-of-school-education-in-child-development/

The importance of school education in child development

Text II:

It is widely accepted that the learning process is instrumental in shaping one’s personality and the way

he/she deals with situations of life. The shift of thoughts from bookish knowledge to knowledge of life, in

schools, has brought forth a sea of change. People have warmed up to the idea of education being the key

schools, has brought forth a sea of change. People have warmed up to the idea of education being the key

to a well-rounded development instead of just a means to acquire degrees and monetary success in life.

5.Education must facilitate the cultivation of a healthy thought process and groom our cognitive abilities. In the

present competitive world, education is a basic necessity for human beings after food, clothes and shelter.

School is the foremost fountain of knowledge children are exposed to. It gives a chance for them to

acquire knowledge on various fields of education such as people, literature, history, mathematics, politics,

and other numerous subjects. This contributes to cultivation in the thought process. When one is exposed

10.to the influences coming from various cultural sources, his/her own world and existence becomes vast.

School is the first avenue of socialising for a child. Up till then, parents and immediate family members are

the only people the child has human interactions with. (…). With schools, children are exposed not only to

new ideas but also to same aged compatriots. This instills sociable practices such as empathy, friendship,

participation and assistance, which turn out to be important in their adulthood.

15.A child, after conception, goes through physical development. While home provides a restricted outlet, in

school, a child can channelise his energy into more sociable avenues. Studies have pointed out that while

in familiar environment, the child is equipped to deal with sudden bursts of energy and learns to be at

his/her best behaviour only when exposed to same-aged individuals. Plus, familiarity leads to taking

advantage of situations. While in school, the playing field is levelled. Also, the presence of activities such

20.as sports and craft help children direct their boundless energy into something productive.

Earlier, schools were considered as places to learn events in history chapter, solve tough mathematical

problems or recite poems and sonnets. In the current educational scenario, a child learns to go beyond

the traditional way of rote learning. They are taught to develop a mind of their own and, through the

flexible curriculum, curiosity is promoted. The child is freed from the shackles of mental blocks and lets

25.his/her imagination run its course. Importance of imagination is stressed upon extensively. (…)

Life is also about learning, apart from living. While we can learn to a certain extent from our parents, they

tend to be unilateral. At school, children are exposed to various sources from whom they can imbibe

immense knowledge, instrumental for their development. Hence school is necessary for children to

inculcate the “workings of life”.

30.Education forms the foundation of any society. It is responsible for the economic, social, and political

growth and development of society in general. The thread of the growth of society depends upon the

quality of education that is being imparted. So schools play an important role in moulding a nation’s future

by facilitating the development of its future citizens.

Adapted from “The importance of school education in child development”, by Deepika Sharma

Source: https://www.educationworld.in/the-importance-of-school-education-in-child-development/

The importance of school education in child development

Text II:

It is widely accepted that the learning process is instrumental in shaping one’s personality and the way

he/she deals with situations of life. The shift of thoughts from bookish knowledge to knowledge of life, in

schools, has brought forth a sea of change. People have warmed up to the idea of education being the key

schools, has brought forth a sea of change. People have warmed up to the idea of education being the key

to a well-rounded development instead of just a means to acquire degrees and monetary success in life.

5.Education must facilitate the cultivation of a healthy thought process and groom our cognitive abilities. In the

present competitive world, education is a basic necessity for human beings after food, clothes and shelter.

School is the foremost fountain of knowledge children are exposed to. It gives a chance for them to

acquire knowledge on various fields of education such as people, literature, history, mathematics, politics,

and other numerous subjects. This contributes to cultivation in the thought process. When one is exposed

10.to the influences coming from various cultural sources, his/her own world and existence becomes vast.

School is the first avenue of socialising for a child. Up till then, parents and immediate family members are

the only people the child has human interactions with. (…). With schools, children are exposed not only to

new ideas but also to same aged compatriots. This instills sociable practices such as empathy, friendship,

participation and assistance, which turn out to be important in their adulthood.

15.A child, after conception, goes through physical development. While home provides a restricted outlet, in

school, a child can channelise his energy into more sociable avenues. Studies have pointed out that while

in familiar environment, the child is equipped to deal with sudden bursts of energy and learns to be at

his/her best behaviour only when exposed to same-aged individuals. Plus, familiarity leads to taking

advantage of situations. While in school, the playing field is levelled. Also, the presence of activities such

20.as sports and craft help children direct their boundless energy into something productive.

Earlier, schools were considered as places to learn events in history chapter, solve tough mathematical

problems or recite poems and sonnets. In the current educational scenario, a child learns to go beyond

the traditional way of rote learning. They are taught to develop a mind of their own and, through the

flexible curriculum, curiosity is promoted. The child is freed from the shackles of mental blocks and lets

25.his/her imagination run its course. Importance of imagination is stressed upon extensively. (…)

Life is also about learning, apart from living. While we can learn to a certain extent from our parents, they

tend to be unilateral. At school, children are exposed to various sources from whom they can imbibe

immense knowledge, instrumental for their development. Hence school is necessary for children to

inculcate the “workings of life”.

30.Education forms the foundation of any society. It is responsible for the economic, social, and political

growth and development of society in general. The thread of the growth of society depends upon the

quality of education that is being imparted. So schools play an important role in moulding a nation’s future

by facilitating the development of its future citizens.

Adapted from “The importance of school education in child development”, by Deepika Sharma

Source: https://www.educationworld.in/the-importance-of-school-education-in-child-development/

The importance of school education in child development

Text II:

It is widely accepted that the learning process is instrumental in shaping one’s personality and the way

he/she deals with situations of life. The shift of thoughts from bookish knowledge to knowledge of life, in

schools, has brought forth a sea of change. People have warmed up to the idea of education being the key

schools, has brought forth a sea of change. People have warmed up to the idea of education being the key

to a well-rounded development instead of just a means to acquire degrees and monetary success in life.

5.Education must facilitate the cultivation of a healthy thought process and groom our cognitive abilities. In the

present competitive world, education is a basic necessity for human beings after food, clothes and shelter.

School is the foremost fountain of knowledge children are exposed to. It gives a chance for them to

acquire knowledge on various fields of education such as people, literature, history, mathematics, politics,

and other numerous subjects. This contributes to cultivation in the thought process. When one is exposed

10.to the influences coming from various cultural sources, his/her own world and existence becomes vast.

School is the first avenue of socialising for a child. Up till then, parents and immediate family members are

the only people the child has human interactions with. (…). With schools, children are exposed not only to

new ideas but also to same aged compatriots. This instills sociable practices such as empathy, friendship,

participation and assistance, which turn out to be important in their adulthood.

15.A child, after conception, goes through physical development. While home provides a restricted outlet, in

school, a child can channelise his energy into more sociable avenues. Studies have pointed out that while

in familiar environment, the child is equipped to deal with sudden bursts of energy and learns to be at

his/her best behaviour only when exposed to same-aged individuals. Plus, familiarity leads to taking

advantage of situations. While in school, the playing field is levelled. Also, the presence of activities such

20.as sports and craft help children direct their boundless energy into something productive.

Earlier, schools were considered as places to learn events in history chapter, solve tough mathematical

problems or recite poems and sonnets. In the current educational scenario, a child learns to go beyond

the traditional way of rote learning. They are taught to develop a mind of their own and, through the

flexible curriculum, curiosity is promoted. The child is freed from the shackles of mental blocks and lets

25.his/her imagination run its course. Importance of imagination is stressed upon extensively. (…)

Life is also about learning, apart from living. While we can learn to a certain extent from our parents, they

tend to be unilateral. At school, children are exposed to various sources from whom they can imbibe

immense knowledge, instrumental for their development. Hence school is necessary for children to

inculcate the “workings of life”.

30.Education forms the foundation of any society. It is responsible for the economic, social, and political

growth and development of society in general. The thread of the growth of society depends upon the

quality of education that is being imparted. So schools play an important role in moulding a nation’s future

by facilitating the development of its future citizens.

Adapted from “The importance of school education in child development”, by Deepika Sharma

Source: https://www.educationworld.in/the-importance-of-school-education-in-child-development/

The importance of school education in child development

Text II:

It is widely accepted that the learning process is instrumental in shaping one’s personality and the way

he/she deals with situations of life. The shift of thoughts from bookish knowledge to knowledge of life, in

schools, has brought forth a sea of change. People have warmed up to the idea of education being the key

schools, has brought forth a sea of change. People have warmed up to the idea of education being the key

to a well-rounded development instead of just a means to acquire degrees and monetary success in life.

5.Education must facilitate the cultivation of a healthy thought process and groom our cognitive abilities. In the

present competitive world, education is a basic necessity for human beings after food, clothes and shelter.

School is the foremost fountain of knowledge children are exposed to. It gives a chance for them to

acquire knowledge on various fields of education such as people, literature, history, mathematics, politics,

and other numerous subjects. This contributes to cultivation in the thought process. When one is exposed

10.to the influences coming from various cultural sources, his/her own world and existence becomes vast.

School is the first avenue of socialising for a child. Up till then, parents and immediate family members are

the only people the child has human interactions with. (…). With schools, children are exposed not only to

new ideas but also to same aged compatriots. This instills sociable practices such as empathy, friendship,

participation and assistance, which turn out to be important in their adulthood.

15.A child, after conception, goes through physical development. While home provides a restricted outlet, in

school, a child can channelise his energy into more sociable avenues. Studies have pointed out that while

in familiar environment, the child is equipped to deal with sudden bursts of energy and learns to be at

his/her best behaviour only when exposed to same-aged individuals. Plus, familiarity leads to taking

advantage of situations. While in school, the playing field is levelled. Also, the presence of activities such

20.as sports and craft help children direct their boundless energy into something productive.

Earlier, schools were considered as places to learn events in history chapter, solve tough mathematical

problems or recite poems and sonnets. In the current educational scenario, a child learns to go beyond

the traditional way of rote learning. They are taught to develop a mind of their own and, through the

flexible curriculum, curiosity is promoted. The child is freed from the shackles of mental blocks and lets

25.his/her imagination run its course. Importance of imagination is stressed upon extensively. (…)

Life is also about learning, apart from living. While we can learn to a certain extent from our parents, they

tend to be unilateral. At school, children are exposed to various sources from whom they can imbibe

immense knowledge, instrumental for their development. Hence school is necessary for children to

inculcate the “workings of life”.

30.Education forms the foundation of any society. It is responsible for the economic, social, and political

growth and development of society in general. The thread of the growth of society depends upon the

quality of education that is being imparted. So schools play an important role in moulding a nation’s future

by facilitating the development of its future citizens.

Adapted from “The importance of school education in child development”, by Deepika Sharma

Source: https://www.educationworld.in/the-importance-of-school-education-in-child-development/

Social Constructivism in Education

Text I:

According to the theory of social constructivism, social worlds develop out of individuals’ interactions with

their culture and society. Knowledge evolves through the process of social negotiation and evaluation of

the viability of individual understanding. Basically, every conversation or encounter between two or more

people presents an opportunity for new knowledge to be obtained, or present knowledge expanded. The

5.exchange of ideas that goes along with human contact is at play here.

In order to apply social constructivism theories in the education arena, teachers and school leaders need to

shift and reshape their perspectives. Both must move from being “people who teach” to being “facilitators of

learning”. A good constructivist teacher is one who questions students’ answers, without regard to whether

they are right or wrong, to make sure the student has a good grasp of the concept. Additionally, instructors

10.should have their students explain the answers they give and not allow students to use words or equations

without explanations. They should also encourage students to reflect on their answers.

Social constructivism teaches that all knowledge develops as a result of social interaction and language

use, and is therefore a shared, rather than an individual, experience. Knowledge is additionally not a result

of observing the world. It results from many social processes and interactions. We therefore find that

15.constructivist learning attaches as much meaning to the process of learning as it does to the acquisition of

new knowledge. In other words, the journey is just as important as the destination.

The process of learning requires that the learner actively participates in creative activities and self-

organization. Teachers should allow their students to come up with their own questions, make their own

theories, and test them for viability. Moreover, those who practice constructivist theory find that imbalance

20.facilitates teaching and learning, in the sense that contradictions between the learner’s current

understanding and experiences create an imbalance which leads the learner to inquire into his or her own

beliefs and then try out new ideas. Instructors should therefore encourage errors resulting from the

learners’ ideas, instead of minimizing or avoiding them.

Students should also be challenged by their instructors to perform open-ended investigations, working to

25.solve problems with realistic and meaningful contexts. This activity enables the learner to explore and

come up with either supporting or conflicting possibilities. Contradictions need to be investigated, clarified,

and discussed.

Through the process of reflecting on the collected data, learning is given a push. A good example of

allowing reflection is through journal writing, which usually facilitates reflective thoughts.

30.Dialogue within a community stimulates new ideas. All school stakeholders should view the classroom as

a community for discussion and exchange of ideas. Students in the classroom are responsible for the

defense, proof, justification and communication of their ideas to the community. These ideas can only be

accepted as truth if they can make sense to the community. If they do, they become shared knowledge. In

summary, learning occurs not through hearing or seeing, but primarily through interpretation. Interpretation

35.is shaped by what’s already known and is further developed through discussion.

Adapted from: “Social Constructivism in Education”, by Matthew Lynch (November 19, 2016)

Source: https://www.theedadvocate.org/social-constructivism-in-education/