Project-based learning from constructivism point of view

Abstract

Constructivism is a learning theory that perceives learning as a process of constructing knowledge based from experience. Issues of difficulty in translating this learning theory into a teaching and learning practice have become a debate among educational researchers. One of the learning approaches that reflect the theory of constructivism is project-based learning or PjBL. Terms such as “authentic learning activity” and “hands-on learning” is commonly represented as constructivist which believes and addressed learning through rigorous, relevant and hands-on practice. This study will explore the notion of constructivism as a learning theory in connection with PjBL and investigate the integration of constructivism in PjBL setting. The implications of constructivism in the PjBL setting will also be discussed.