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Constructivism
Constructivism is a learning theory that focuses on knowledge and explores how people learn.
Constructivism’s central idea is that human learning is constructed, that is learners build new knowledge on the foundation of previous learning.
This prior knowledge influences what new or modified knowledge an individual will construct from new learning experiences (Phillips, 1995).
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Schools are well behind the rapidly changing society which is deeply shaped by changes in technology. By not keeping up with new technologies, students see school and the curriculum that it offers as irrelevant to their life, which can affect their attitude towards learning and schools as institutions. As a result of this, they may not develop these skills as would be expected.
Papert, S. (1991) Situating constructionism. In I. Harel & S. Papert (Eds.) Constructionism. Ablex Publishing Corporation.