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Download full textTelese, James A. – 1999
As a learning theory, constructivism describes knowledge as being in flux--where an individual internally constructs knowledge through social and cultural mediation. Constructivist learning theorists contend that social activity and discourse must play important roles in order for understanding to occur. This paper describes how the social…
Descriptors: Algebra, Classroom Communication, Constructivism (Learning), Elementary Secondary Education
