This process of knowledge construction - especially game knowledge - is called constructivism. This article will examine and define what constructivism is. Constructivism as applied to education a will be outlined as well as how constructivism is applied in other aspects. Constructivism as it is applied in educational practice will be examined and how the roles and expectations of both instructions and students are identified. Learning as the transformation of experience into knowledge will be described - especially how experience relates to interaction; choice; feedback; and socialization in games-based learning. Finally, this article will examine constructivism as a metacognitive experience for learning and how educators can use commercially available games for applied games-based learning.
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