Constructivism is defined as the philosophy, or belief, that “each individual constructs knowledge
rather than receiving it from others” (McBrien & Brandt, 1997). Constructive teaching is based on the idea
that students learn best when they can gain knowledge through exploration and active learning. When discussing constructivism, Parr & Edwards (2004) stated “students‘ learning contexts should be coupled with multiple opportunities in which they ‘construct’ or make meaning of their learning as it begins,
progresses, and escalates” (p. 106).They continued the discussion by stating that these ideas are in agreement with the prevailing philosophy of agricultural education and its focus on rich opportunities in experiential learning in authentic contexts. “Historically, learning in agricultural education has been both ‘hands-on’ and ‘minds-on’ in intent, design, and delivery‖ (Parr & Edwards, 2004, p. 107).