Implications and Understanding of Constructivism

At present, there are various interpretations and understandings of constructivism and no consensus has been reached. So far, the constructivism theory has developed far from mature. This paper thus attempts to briefly interpret constructivism from the four aspects of psychology, epistemology, learning theory and philosophy first, and then it takes the viewpoint of the understanding of constructivism as a learning theory under the present background of carrying out a nationwide new courses program. At last, five features of the learning process in constructivism are elaborated: taking the initiative, constructivism, accumulating, socializing, and context.