The Constructivism Theory allows learners to build their own knowledge through testing ideas from available experience and knowledge, then apply this knowledge to other situations in relationship with new knowledge. Teaching with Constructivism Theory is the trend of modern education, based on participation of learners in solving problems and using critical thinking. Critical thinking is promoted in activities that pupils find relevant and interesting. | JOURNAL OF SCIENCE OF HNUE 2011 Vol. 56 N . 1 pp. 107-112 CONSTRUCTIVISM THEORY BASED ON PRIMARY EDUCATION Pho Duc Hoa Hanoi National University of Education E-mail phoduchoa40@ Abstract. The Constructivism Theory allows learners to build their own knowledge through testing ideas from available experience and knowledge then apply this knowledge to other situations in relationship with new knowl- edge. Teaching with Constructivism Theory is the trend of modern educa- tion based on participation of learners in solving problems and using critical thinking. Critical thinking is promoted in activities that pupils find relevant and interesting. Keywords Constructivism Theory active teaching and learing inqury- teaching VARK theory. 1. Introduction Constructivism Theory is one of the superior theories which are applied in education. It encourages pupils to build their own knowledge based on individual experiments and direct application in their learning environment. Learning of each individual pupil is central in the teaching process. Constructivism in Education is the trend in researching and applying construc- tivism theories in different types of schools. It welcomes new teaching approaches and methodology which consists of critical thinking anti-dogmatic teaching and tra- ditional theory according to behavioral theory Behaviorism-Traditional Teaching . 2. Content . Constructivism Theory and views Conscious processing of primary pupils is unique. It is not a process to find new knowledge for humanity it is the awareness of new things for themselves from the general treasury of human knowledge. There are many scientists doing research in Constructivism Theory and giving different arguments. 107 Pho Duc Hoa J. Piaget says that pupils knowledge is never empty and awareness of people at any level always performs intellectual actions through available knowledge and skills to process information and impacts in order to achieve conscious goals. Von Glaserfeld .
