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Constructivistisch Leren

English translation: constructivist learning


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Dutch term or phrase:Constructivistisch Leren
English translation:constructivist learning
Entered by: Inge Dijkstra
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16:02 Nov 22, 2007
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Education / Pedagogy
Dutch term or phrase: Constructivistisch Leren
I've come up with *Constructivistic Learning* (whatever this may be), but does anyone know how to translate this to "student level"? This information is given on the student website of Hogeschool Rotterdam, for students who may be interested in the specialization programme "Bekwaamheid leraar Mens en Maatschappij", but I am looking for a more "student-friendly" term. The complete sentence: "Ook ontstaat er een nieuwe didactiek, die past bij het Nieuwe Leren of Constructivistisch Leren." Any ideas? Thanks!
Inge Dijkstra
Netherlands
Local time: 12:38
constructivistic learning
Explanation:
See http://chiron.valdosta.edu/whuitt/col/cogsys/construct.html , for example.

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Note added at 18 hrs (2007-11-23 10:15:34 GMT)
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@Inge: Further to Siobhan's observation, I think my suggestion should be amended to 'constructivist or constructivistic learning', where the first alternative should be preferred. Cheers!
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Jack den Haan
Netherlands
Local time: 12:38
Grading comment
I take it that 'the perfect translation' was also a compliment meant for me?
:-))))
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4 +3constructivistic learning
Jack den Haan
3new learning or constructive instructionkaterina turevich


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new learning or constructive instruction


Explanation:

? I think maybe, together like this, the replacement becomes less remarcable.
But, tja, i am not sure what constructivistisch leren really implies as a method (?) of teaching or learning ?

katerina turevich
Local time: 12:38
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3 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
constructivistic learning


Explanation:
See http://chiron.valdosta.edu/whuitt/col/cogsys/construct.html , for example.

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Note added at 18 hrs (2007-11-23 10:15:34 GMT)
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@Inge: Further to Siobhan's observation, I think my suggestion should be amended to 'constructivist or constructivistic learning', where the first alternative should be preferred. Cheers!

Jack den Haan
Netherlands
Local time: 12:38
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 65
Grading comment
I take it that 'the perfect translation' was also a compliment meant for me?
:-))))

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Adam Smith: ..although it's a horrible phrase! :-)
7 mins
  -> It's equally horrible in Dutch too, of course. That might make it a perfect translation, if I may say so ;-)
agree  Tina Vonhof: I think if students are capable of taking this course, they will also understand the term.
5 hrs
  -> Thanks, Tina.
agree  Siobhan Schoonhoff-Reilly: Plenty of info. on the internet, however, the term appears to be 'constructivist learning' not 'constructivistic'.
17 hrs
  -> Thanks, Siobhan. And yes, you may have a point there. 886 vs. 247000 googles. My Shorter Oxford (not as short as some may think!) also defines 'constructivist' as the adjective ("of or pertaining to constructivism or constructivists").
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Changes made by editors
Nov 23, 2007 - Changes made by Inge Dijkstra:
Edited KOG entryInge Dijkstra's old entry - "Constructivistisch Leren" => "constructivist learning"


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