UNDERSTANDING CONSTRUCTIVISM IN THE SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNING CONTEXT

This paper studies Constructivism as a learning strategy in the context of second language acquisition. There is an attempt to trace the history of the varied strategies of second language learning while understanding the need to develop a different approach for learner facility. Constructivism, in this regard, provides space for the learner to develop his understanding and strategies in acquiring language ability and effectiveness in its usage.The active participation of the learner is its core strength while stressing learner autonomy.The researcher explores its varying facets and the transaction in classroom discourse through the classroom activities, describing in detail their rationale and procedural aspects.