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CURRICULUM & TEACHING STUDIES

Constructivism learning theory: A paradigm for students’ critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving to affect academic performance in higher education

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Article: 2172929 | Received 14 Mar 2022, Accepted 22 Jan 2023, Published online: 03 Feb 2023

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