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Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleGeopolitical Constructs Understanding and Survey with Constructivism Geography Approach Case Study: IRI and Its Confronting Challenges in Central AsiaZahra Pishgahifard, Mostafa Rashidi, Mohammad Shabanifard, Mohammad Reza AbdullahpourProblem statement: After dissolution of Soviet Union, both of political geography system and dominance ideational structure have deconstructed in central Asia region. In year of 1979 with revolution, Iranian actors was accepted the Islamic republic system in their country, so new actors, structure and exigencies were revealed in Iran and central Asia relations, that cause create new challenges in confronting … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 8,081 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleTowards the Decline and fall of Radical and Educational Constructivism (Mark I)James Carifio, Rocco J. PerlaProblem statement: In 1974, McKeachie published a brief article in The Educational Researcher called, &#34The Decline and Fall of the Laws of Learning&#34. Approach: This article was primarily about the decline and fall of the behaviorist laws of learning and radical behaviorism, both of which were never quite the same in psychology or education after this article as before it … …Current Research in Psychology, Vol. 1, Issue 1 · 1 Jan 2010 · 8,070 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsThe Effects of Social Constructivist Approach on the Learners’ Problem Solving and Metacognitive LevelsErdal Bay, Birsen Bagceci, Bayram CetinProblem statement: Socio-cultural constructivism; stressing the social context, culture and collaborative side of learning, is another kind of constructivism. The social constructivist approach has positive effects on learners. It can be said that in improving problem solving and met cognitive awareness skills, which are amongst basic skills every individual should possess today. The purpose of this study is to investigate … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 3 · 5 Apr 2012 · 10,489 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractExploring Self-Esteem and Body Dissatisfaction Among Jamaican Youths: Unraveling Influential Factors and Promoting Positive Self-ImageDenise LloydThis qualitative study explores body image and self-esteem perceptions among Jamaican youths aged 9-15, framed within a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach. PAR, grounded in critical theory and social constructivism, emphasizes collaborative inquiry, cyclical reflection, and action to address social issues relevant to the participants' lived experiences. This methodology is particularly suited for youth-centred, culturally situated research, as it empowers … …Current Research in Psychology, Vol. 11, Issue 1 · 9 Jan 2026 · 3,367 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractConceptual Understanding in Secondary School Chemistry: A Discussion of the Difficulties Experienced by StudentsKamisah Osman, Nur Suhaidah SukorIt has been widely discussed that students’ conceptual alternatives in science play a vital role in shaping their scientific understanding acquired through formal science learning. As one of the components in the science subject, students coming to chemistry lessons also bring in them own chemistry conceptual alternatives. It is widely argued that meaningful learning occurrs if students’ actively construct their … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 5 · 17 May 2013 · 10,054 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPractitioner and Faculty Perspectives on the Career Preparation Of Entry-Level Public AccountantsKathryn Simms, Enrique ZapateroEntry-level public accountants in the U.S. must satisfy a litany of historically unparalleled requirements and demands. This unique set of challenges calls forth new questions about how effectively entry-level accountants are navigating the divide between their conceptual educations and the practical rigors of public practice. To examine these questions, we relied on qualitative analysis predicated on a theoretical framework of … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 4, Issue 2 · 18 Jun 2012 · 7,606 accessesView PDF Cite