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Constructivist's definition of learning

15 January, 2016 - 09:26
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  • Learning is the process of adjusting our mental models to accommodate new experiences.
  • Learning is a search for meaning.
  • Meaning making requires wholes as well as parts.
  • Parts must be understood in the context of wholes.
  • Therefore, the learning process focuses on primary concepts not isolated facts.