Constructivism

Constructivism may mean:

In philosophy, constructivist epistemology is a view that reality, or at least our knowledge of it, is a value-laden subjective construction rather than a passive acquisition of objective features. Constructivism as a form of teaching holds up the idea that students growth is holistic and is always increasing. Constructivists lead students through inquiry, investigation, and they use a balanced approach or method that allows the student to grow and learn holistically.

In mathematics, constructivism (mathematics) rejects any mathematical existence proof that fails to "construct" the object whose existence is asserted.

In arts and architecture, constructivism (art) was an artistic movement in Russia from 1914 onward.

In education, constructivism (learning theory) holds that knowledge is not transmitted unchanged from teacher to student, but instead that learning is an active process of recreating knowledge. Constructivists teach techniques that place emphasis on the role of learning activities in a good curriculum.

In linguistics theory, constructivism approaches the question of the origin of language as purely social, and all learning of linguistic forms are learned after birth.

In international relations, constructivism (international relations) rejects standard materialist views of international relations and argues that state interests are constituted by ideas and norms.