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Constructivist teaching methods are based on the constructivist [[learning theory]] developed by a variety of philosophers. Along with [[John Dewey]], [[Jean Piaget|Piaget]] researched [[childhood development]] and education. Their theories are now encompassed in those promoting with [[progressive education]].

The constructivist learning theory says that children learn best when they construct a personal understanding based on experiencing things and reflecting on those experiences.<ref name="thirteenorg">[http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/constructivism/index_sub5.html Constructivism as a Paradigm for Teaching and Learning]</ref> Even though this is thetheir case"perspective", this claim is not well supported by the literature (Kirschner, Sweller, and Clark, 2006).

==Constructivist teaching strategies==