A Social Constructivist Approach to E-Learning: Methodologies and Challenges

Abstract

The theory of social constructivism emphasizes on the fundamental idea that human learning and knowledge are created via social interaction and that they are shared rather than individual experiences. Contrary to the idea that learning is the passive transfer of information from one person to another, social constructivism sees learning as the active production of knowledge. The main aim of the present study is to appreciate the importance of social constructivist approach in the modern education. Secondly, to identify the various methods of implementing social constructivism approach for enhancing student’s learning in e-classroom. Major challenges faced during implementation & execution of social constructivist approach in e-class room instruction by the teachers is also discussed. In order to successfully implement social constructivist approach in e-classroom various ways has been suggested.