Journalism and constructive learning: Trusting the good sense of our students

Constructive learnmg is described by some scholars as active, cumulative, goal-directed} diagnostic and reflective behaviour. This article claims that all ofthese behaviours are present m current journalistic education Because there is little place in journalism practice for the learner who indulges in surface (rate) strategies, whzch are chosen to pass a test in many different disciplines, the journalism curriculum is umque in a sense that it rests on best pedagogical practlce These ideas are put in a philosophzcal context of teaching Journalism as a liberal art. The introduction of the internet and online investigations are dzscussed as significant enhancements for the profession ofjournalism education