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Meaning of "constructionism" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CONSTRUCTIONISM

constructionism  [kənˈstrʌkʃənɪzəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CONSTRUCTIONISM

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Constructionism is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CONSTRUCTIONISM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Constructionism

Constructionism may refer to ▪ Constructionism, an educational philosophy developed by Seymour Papert ▪ Social constructionism, a theory of how social phenomena or objects of consciousness develop in social contexts ▪ Strict constructionism, a term referring to a conservative type of legal or constitutional interpretation...

Definition of constructionism in the English dictionary

The definition of constructionism in the dictionary is an educational theory holding that children learn most effectively when actively doing, or constructing, things, rather than being taught information in a traditional schooling method. Other definition of constructionism is the theory that beliefs are constructed socially or culturally.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CONSTRUCTIONISM


abolitionism
ˌæbəˈlɪʃənɪzəm
abstentionism
æbˈstɛnʃənɪzəm
adoptianism
əˈdɒpʃənɪzəm
annihilationism
əˌnaɪɪˈleɪʃənɪzəm
connectionism
kəˈnɛkʃənɪzəm
contortionism
kənˈtɔːʃənɪzəm
conversationism
ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃənɪzəm
dissolutionism
ˌdɪsəˈluːʃənɪzəm
evolutionism
ˌiːvəˈluːʃənɪzəm
interventionism
ˌɪntəˈvɛnʃənɪzəm
obstructionism
əbˈstrʌkʃənɪzəm
Pan-Asianism
ˈpænˈeɪʃənɪzəm
progressionism
prəʊˈɡreʃənɪzəm
prohibitionism
ˌprəʊɪˈbɪʃənɪzəm
protectionism
prəˈtekʃənɪzəm
reactionism
rɪˈækʃənɪzəm
Rosicrucianism
ˌrəʊzɪˈkruːʃənɪzəm
secessionism
sɪˈsɛʃənɪzəm
suggestionism
səˈdʒɛstʃənɪzəm
tolerationism
ˌtɒləˈreɪʃənɪzəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CONSTRUCTIONISM

constructable
constructer
constructible
construction
construction company
construction engineer
construction industry
construction site
construction worker
constructional
constructionally
constructionist
constructive
constructive dismissal
constructively
constructiveness
constructivism
constructivist
constructor
constructure

WORDS THAT END LIKE CONSTRUCTIONISM

abstract expressionism
anachronism
antagonism
creationism
exhibitionism
expansionism
expressionism
hedonism
impressionism
interactionism
isolationism
mechanism
monism
Mormonism
Parkinsonism
perfectionism
Platonism
reductionism
trade unionism
unionism
Zionism

Synonyms and antonyms of constructionism in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «constructionism» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CONSTRUCTIONISM

Find out the translation of constructionism to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of constructionism from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «constructionism» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

建构
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

construccionismo
570 millions of speakers

English

constructionism
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कंस्ट्रकटियनलिज़्म
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

البنائية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

конструктивизм
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

construtivismo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কনস্ত্রাক্শনিজ্ম
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

constructivisme
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pembinaan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Konstruktionismus
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

構成主義
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Constructionisme
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cấu xây dựng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

constructionism
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बांधकाम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

inşacılık
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

costruzionismo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

konstruktywizm
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

конструктивізм
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

construcționismul
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κονστρουξιονισμό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

konstruksionisme
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

konstruktion
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

konstruktivisme
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of constructionism

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CONSTRUCTIONISM»

The term «constructionism» is regularly used and occupies the 75.072 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CONSTRUCTIONISM» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about constructionism

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QUOTES WITH «CONSTRUCTIONISM»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word constructionism.
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Will Sergeant
I am into drones and one chord freak outs and the paintings I am into are more minimal things the New York colour field painters and the soviet schools of the early/mid 20th century suprematism and constructionism.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CONSTRUCTIONISM»

Discover the use of constructionism in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to constructionism and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Social Constructionism
(1997) characterises the difference in focus as `light' and `dark' social constructionism, emphasising the more `hopeful' message implicit in the idea that people construct themselves and each other during interaction (rather than being  ...
Vivien Burr, 2004
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Constructionism: research reports and essays, 1985-1990
This book is structured around four major themes: learning through designing and programming; epistemological styles in constructionist learning, children and cybernetics; and video as a research tool for exploring and documenting ...
Idit Harel, Seymour Papert, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Epistemology & Learning Research Group, 1991
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An Introduction to Social Constructionism
This is continued by examining 'discourses' and their role in constructing social phenomena, and the relationship between discourse and power. However, the problems associated with these analyses are also clearly outlined.
Vivien Burr, 2006
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Constructionism in Practice: Designing, Thinking, and ...
First Published in 1996. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Yasmin B. Kafai, Mitchel Resnick, 2012
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An Introduction to Social Construction
This is continued by examining 'discourses' and their role in constructing social phenomena, and the relationship between discourse and power. However, the problems associated with these analyses are also clearly outlined.
Vivien Burr, 1995
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Unfolding Social Constructionism
It is these versions of social constructionism which this book addresses, that is, social constructionism as an epistemology (as an alternative to positivism and realism) as well as a theory of the social character of human activity.
Fiona J. Hibberd, 2006
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Social Constructionism, Discourse and Realism
This book charts a clear and accessible path through some of the key debates in contemporary psychology.
Ian Parker, 1998
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The Politics of Constructionism
This broad-ranging and clearly structured book critically overviews the many themes of social constructionism and its relevance to contemporary social and political issues.
Irving Velody, Robin Williams, 1998
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Social Constructionism: Sources and Stirrings in Theory and ...
Social Constructionism: Sources and Stirrings in Theory and Practice offers an introduction to the different theorists and schools of thought that have contributed to the development of contemporary social constructionist ideas, charting a ...
Andy Lock, Tom Strong, 2010
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Reconsidering Social Constructionism: Debates in Social ...
The debates in this volume pose fundamental questions about the major assumptions of the perspective, the ways in which it is practiced, and the purposes of social problems theory.
James A. Holstein, Gale Miller, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CONSTRUCTIONISM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term constructionism is used in the context of the following news items.
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Medical School Hopefuls Grapple With Overhauled Entrance Exam
Test takers will now have to define terms like "institutional racism" and "social constructionism," and answer applied questions about how race ... «WVXU, Jun 15»
2
Profiles of 14 politicians who wanted limited government
... Cleveland breathed new life into the old Jeffersonian concepts of economy, limited government, strict constructionism, and personal liberty in ... «Bend Bulletin, Jun 15»
3
Keeping Obamacare a viable option for all consumers
Scalia, in reading his dissent focused on strict constructionism, said that the Roberts comments represented “jiggery-pockery.” He said, “It is not ... «Alton Telegraph, Jun 15»
4
Review: 'Conservative Heroes' profiles 14 politicians who wanted …
... Cleveland breathed new life into the old Jeffersonian concepts of economy, limited government, strict constructionism, and personal liberty in ... «Hilton Head Island Packet, Jun 15»
5
Selfie world record broken at TEDx event in Dublin
Rory O'Carroll, Dublin senior county footballer, spoke about social constructionism and how we, as humans, are responsible for the reality ... «Irish Times, Jun 15»
6
What the 1920s Tell Us About Dolezal and Racial Illogic
Her defense of what some dub deception is consistent with social constructionism, which maintains that there is no biological or essential basis ... «Chronicle of Higher Education, Jun 15»
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The End of the Affordable Care Act as We Know It?
But strict constructionism won't necessarily win the day. Other philosophies of judicial interpretation hold that statutory language should be ... «CFO, Jun 15»
8
First Amendment has been shaped by culture, context
The alternative approach, constructionism, seeks to interpret the ... In reality, the line between activism and constructionism isn't always clear. «LancasterOnline, Jun 15»
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BOOK REVIEW: 'Conservative Heroes: Fourteen Leaders Who …
As Mr. Tucker puts it, Cleveland “breathed new life into the old Jeffersonian concepts of economy, limited government, strict constructionism, ... «Washington Times, May 15»
10
Atrocities in the frame
One might call this notion a radical constructionism, and as a theoretical issue it is important. Ismail's point is worth considering today even if ... «Open Democracy, May 15»

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