What does constructivist classrooms define? Constructivist classrooms are classrooms that allow students to think, question, and reflect freely based on their background knowledge and experiences.  According to the article “What is a constructivist classroom?” Taylor states, “Research shows that constructivist learning is congruent with how the brain learns.” Many believe that students can achieve more with this type of learning. For example, everyone learns differently and comprehends at different levels. Compared to the classrooms of the 50’s where teachers were instructed to present lessons that were dull and with too much information.  Constructivist classrooms are built to allow children to develop critical thinking, hands on, and work with a partner or a small group. Students seem to benefit when working in small groups or with a partner because they become more engaged with whatever lesson is being taught. Also, classrooms in the 50’s concentrated on worksheets, workbooks and basal reading. While constructivist classrooms let their students write in journals, books, workshops and present real live situations that again allow students to develop cognitive thinking. Another difference between the classrooms in the old days was that teachers were the evaluators. The constructivist ones not only the teachers are the evaluators but also the students. They do a lot of self-reflection and write about it to improve oneself. Teachers in constructivist classrooms are very much involved with the students by asking them questions, developing discussions and sharing/ exchanging ideas with each other.  There is no right or wrong answer to these type of teaching methods. An old school classroom might be enough to educate children and prepare them for the future but a constructivist classroom can allow your student to create his/her own future. In our school students enjoy working with a partner and enjoy expressing their ideas or thoughts from their everyday experiences.