A dramatic rise in late preterm births, or babies born between 34 and 36 weeks gestation, was also seen between 1992 and 2002. Researchers reported a 12% rise in these late preterm births during the 10-year study period, representing almost three-quarters of all preterm births.
Specifically, it represents an epistemological stance. There are many flavors of constructivism, but one prominent theorist known for his constructivist views is Jean Piaget, who focused on how humans make meaning in relation to the interaction between their experiences and their ideas.
However, Vygotsky's constructivist theory, which is often called social constructivism, has much more room for an active, involved teacher. For Vygotsky the culture gives the child the cognitive tools needed for development.