The constructivist philosophy believes that students excel by building and constructing for themselves the specific knowledge they need, rather than having a teacher dictate numerous facts. Teachers play an important role as knowledge facilitators.
Constructivists devote more attention to higher order thinking and problem solving skills.
They believe that basic skills should not be learned in isolation. Curriculum themes should be integrated just like they are in the business world and public administration. The successful nations of the 21st century will be the ones with an educated, flexible, creative workforce. Students must learn how to analyze problems that have no predetermined answer and come up with creative solutions. A spirit of inventiveness must be developed in the workers of tomorrow.