Chapter 6 Constructivism 06.3 Main ideas about learning o(1) Learning is a search for meaning Therefore, learning must start with the issues around which students are actively trying to construct meaning. o(2)Meaning requires understanding wholes as well as parts And parts must be understood in the context of wholes. Therefore the learning process focuses on primary concepts, not isolated factsChapter 6 Constructivism ⚫ 6.3 Main ideas about learning ⚫ (1) Learning is a search for meaning. Therefore, learning must start with the issues around which students are actively trying to construct meaning. ⚫ (2)Meaning requires understanding wholes as well as parts. And parts must be understood in the context of wholes. Therefore, the learning process focuses on primary concepts, not isolated facts