Question

Which of the following is a core principle of constructivist learning theory?

• A. Knowledge is passively received from the teacher.
• B. Learning occurs through rote memorization and repetition.
• C. The primary goal is to absorb factual information presented by the instructor.
• D. Learners actively construct their own knowledge and understanding.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Learners actively construct their own knowledge and understanding.

• A central tenet of constructivism is that learners are not empty vessels but active builders of their own mental models based on experience.