Question

Students learn from interactions with others. This is a principle of

• A. Social constructivism
• B. Cognitive constructivism
• C. Radical constructivism
• D. Psychological constructivism

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Social constructivism

Social Constructivism is a learning theory primarily associated with Lev Vygotsky, and it emphasizes that:

• Learning occurs through social interaction, collaboration, and communication with others.

• Knowledge is co-constructed in a cultural and social context.

• Concepts like the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) and scaffolding are central to this theory.

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Why the others are incorrect:

• (B) Cognitive Constructivism – Associated with Jean Piaget, focuses on how learners construct knowledge individually through experiences, not primarily through interaction with others.

• (C) Radical Constructivism – A more extreme form of constructivism (linked to Ernst von Glasersfeld), where knowledge is seen as entirely subjective and individually constructed.

• (D) Psychological Constructivism – A general term, but not as specific or widely recognized as Social or Cognitive constructivism.