In the constructivist framework, a child is viewed as a/an:

Read the following statements and choose the correct option. Assertion (A): In constructivist pedagogy, children have the freedom to construct their own knowledge. Reason (R): Young children depend solely on verbal instructions and lectures to learn through imitation.

In a constructivist classroom, students are expected to: (a) explore concepts through hands-on activities (b) memorize definitions given by the teacher (c) collaborate and share ideas with peers (d) follow step-by-step instructions without questioning