1. a person who believes that knowledge and meaning are actively constructed by the learner rather than passively received
Usage: education, psychology, philosophy
2. an artist or architect associated with constructivism, a 20th-century avant-garde movement emphasizing geometric forms and industrial materials
Usage: art history

1. relating to or characteristic of constructivism in art, architecture, or education

Examples

• As a constructivist, she believes students learn best by actively engaging with material rather than listening to lectures.
• The constructivist approach to teaching encourages children to discover concepts through hands-on exploration.
• Russian constructivist artists revolutionized graphic design in the early 20th century.
• His constructivist sculptures combined bold angles and industrial steel.
• Constructivist theory suggests that learners build their own understanding of the world.