Question
Easy
In the constructivist frame child is viewed as
1
‘miniature adult’ who is less than adult in all aspects such as size, cognition and emotions.
2
‘tabula rasa’ or ‘blank slate’ whose life is shaped entirely by experience.
3
a ‘passive being’ who can be shaped and molded into any form through conditioning.
4
a ‘problem solver’ and ‘scientific investigator’.
Question Details
Time to Solve: 12
Exam: CTET
Level/Paper: CTET_P2
Chapter: Development Theories
Topic: Jean Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory
Correct Answer
Option D
Explanation
In the constructivist frame, the child is viewed as a ‘problem solver’ and ‘scientific investigator’. This perspective is rooted in the constructivist theory of learning, which emphasizes the active role of learners in constructing their own understanding and knowledge of the world through experiences and reflecting on those experiences. Constructivism suggests that children learn best when they are actively involved in the learning process, exploring, questioning, and experimenting to make…Read More
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