constructivism

(noun)

A psychological epistemology that argues that humans generate knowledge and meaning from their experiences.

Examples of constructivism in the following topics:

Applications of Psychological Theories to the Life of a Student
- Constructivism is the concept of constructing new ideas based on previous knowledge.
- Piaget is most famous for his work in constructivism, and many Montessori schools are based on the constructivist school of thought.