Piaget Constructivism Theory. Piaget s theory covered learning theories teaching methods and education reform. Research support for constructivist teaching techniques has been mixed with.
The constructivist theory posits that knowledge can only exist within the human mind and that it does not have to match any real world reality driscoll 2000. The term originates from psychology education and social constructivism the expression constructivist epistemology was first used by jean piaget 1967 with plural form in the famous article from the encyclopédie de la pléiade logique et connaissance scientifique or logic and scientific knowledge an important text for epistemology. Piaget s theory covered learning theories teaching methods and education reform.
Cognitive constructivism based on the work of jean piaget social constructivism based on the work of lev vygotsky and radical constructivism.
It has been noted that piaget s work can be seen to provide a rationale for play as an effective way for children to learn and develop neaum 2016 p. Piaget s 1936 theory of cognitive development explains how a child constructs a mental model of the world. It is associated with various philosophical positions particularly in epistemology as well as ontology politics and ethics. Piaget s theory focuses attention on the needs of the child and encourages educators to allow children space to engage in concrete experiences and explore the world around them.