Which of the following approach of learning, emphasizes the social context of learning and that knowledge is mutually built and constructed?

Correct option is B

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• Social Constructivism is a theory of learning which emphasizes that:Knowledge is constructed through interaction with others.Learning is a social process, not just an individual cognitive activity.Learners co-construct knowledge through dialogue, collaboration, and shared experiences.

• Key Features of Social Constructivism: Rooted in the work of Lev Vygotsky.Concepts like "Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)" and scaffolding are central.Highlights the role of language, culture, and peer interaction in learning.

• Individual constructivism – Associated with Jean Piaget, where knowledge is built internally through personal experience and cognitive development.

• Social behaviourist – Focuses more on behavior shaped by social reinforcement, not on knowledge construction.

• Social structuralism – More related to sociology and linguistics; emphasizes structures of society/language, not specifically about learning processes.

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