ABSTRACT:
By allowing students to interact with one another and draw from past experiences, constructivism is a novel approach that creates space for student-centric learning exposure and helps them to develop their language competence. Instead of being teacher-centered, it is student-centered, with the teacher acting as a facilitator. Constructivism held that an instructor at the front of the room cannot impart knowledge to students at their desks. As they create knowledge through an active, mental process of development, learners are the creators and builders of meaning. Students' interests, aptitudes both general and specialised, attitudes, success, goals, and drives all play a role. This method fosters motivation, flexibility, adaptability, creativity, and versatility in both the teacher and the students. It encourages students to learn via their own experiences, as well as with the help of others and relevant educational resources. If constructivism is successful in teaching and learning English, students' learning will be more enjoyable due to these distinctive features. It is an arrangement that will reduce students' reluctance and boost their confidence during English conversation because it involves working in mixed ability groups and rewarding the group based on its overall performance. In view of it, the current paper is focused has been done with a view to highlight the psychological review of constructivist approach in English language teaching.
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N. Venkadeswaran, S. Ramanathan. The Constructivist Approach in English Language Teaching: A Psychological Review. Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. 2024;15(2):131-6. doi: 10.52711/2321-5828.2024.00019
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N. Venkadeswaran, S. Ramanathan. The Constructivist Approach in English Language Teaching: A Psychological Review. Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. 2024;15(2):131-6. doi: 10.52711/2321-5828.2024.00019 Available on: https://rjhssonline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2024-15-2-5
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