Chapter 6 Constructivism o 6.1 constructivism: an overview o The essence of constructivism is the idea that learners must individually discover and transform complex information if they are to make it their own Constructivists theory sees learners as constantly checking new information against old rules and then revising the rules when they no longer work. This view has profound implications for teaching, as it suggests a far more active role for students in their own learning than is typical in the great majority of classrooms.Chapter 6 Constructivism ⚫ 6.1 constructivism: an overview ⚫ The essence of constructivism is the idea that learners must individually discover and transform complex information if they are to make it their own. Constructivists theory sees learners as constantly checking new information against old rules and then revising the rules when they no longer work. This view has profound implications for teaching, as it suggests a far more active role for students in their own learning than is typical in the great majority of classrooms