Question 1

According to Piaget, one method of adaption that people use when they are presented with new information is accommodation, in which the learner&#10;A)restructures new information before integrating it into existing schemes.&#10;B)adds new information to existing schemes.&#10;C)finds a way to adjust existing schemes to allow for the new information.&#10;D)adapts to threats to existing schemes .

Accepted Answer

Accommodation, according to Piaget, is the process of adjusting existing schemes to allow for new information that cannot be assimilated into existing schemes. It involves changing one's mental processes or schemas to fit new information. Therefore, option C accurately describes Piaget's concept of accommodation.

Question 2

What does the term scaffolding refer to?

Accepted Answer

The teacher gradually reduces the amount of structured support provided to learners.

Question 3

What is the role of reproduction in social learning?&#10;A)The learner remembers a previously reproduced behavior.&#10;B)The learner reproduces a behavior that he or she has already done.&#10;C)The learner reproduces motivation for a particular behavior.&#10;D)The learner reproduces a behavior that he or she noticed and remembered.

Accepted Answer

Reproduction in social learning involves the learner observing and remembering a behavior, and then reproducing it. Therefore, the best choice is D, where the learner reproduces a behavior that he or she noticed and remembered. Choices A and C refer to the memory or motivation for a behavior, but not reproduction. Choice B refers to reproducing a behavior that the individual has already done, but not necessarily observed from others.

Question 4

Ms.Johnston promises her fourth grades that if they all do well on this week's science test, they will not have any homework over the weekend.This is an example of&#10;A)positive reinforcement.&#10;B)punishment.&#10;C)negative reinforcement.&#10;D)positive modeling.

Accepted Answer

Negative reinforcement involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus (in this case, homework) following a desired behavior (doing well on a science test), which increases the likelihood of the behavior occurring again.

Question 5

The zone of proximal development is defined as the gap between&#10;A)what learners can do on their own and what they can do with help.&#10;B)what learners find reinforcing and what they find punishing.&#10;C)what learners notice when a teacher models a behavior and what they repeat on their own.&#10;D)what learners already know and what they want to know.

Accepted Answer

The zone of proximal development refers to the difference or gap between what a learner can do independently and what they can do with the help of a more knowledgeable person or teacher. Option A accurately describes this concept. Option B refers to reinforcement and punishment, which are related but not directly relevant to the zone of proximal development. Option C refers to modeling and imitation, which are also related but not the same as the zone of proximal development. Option D describes a more general aspect of learning, but not specifically the zone of proximal development.

Question 6

Explain how discovery learning and project based learning embody the constructivist approach to learning.

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Question 7

How does Connectivism view knowledge?&#10;A)Knowledge is propositional.&#10;B)Knowledge is networked and distributed.&#10;C)Knowledge is assimilated.&#10;D)Knowledge is exponential.

Accepted Answer

Connectivism views knowledge as networked and distributed, meaning that it is not simply contained within the individual, but is rather a product of the connections and relationships between individuals, concepts, and resources within a given network. This view emphasizes the importance of social learning, openness, and ongoing adaptation in the acquisition and manipulation of knowledge.

Question 8

All of the following are typical characteristics of behaviorist educational methods, EXCEPT&#10;A)repetition.&#10;B)discovery learning.&#10;C)prompt feedback.&#10;D)specific, measurable objectives.

Accepted Answer

Behaviorist educational methods focus on observable and measurable behaviors, and typically rely on repetition and prompt feedback to reinforce desired behaviors. Discovery learning, on the other hand, is a more constructivist approach that emphasizes active exploration and independent problem-solving, and is not typically associated with behaviorism. Therefore, option B is the exception.

Question 9

Why is prompt feedback a key feature of Behaviorism?&#10;A)Feedback is integral to help students accommodate new knowledge.&#10;B)Feedback reminds students to scaffold their learning.&#10;C)Feedback requires repetition by the teacher.&#10;D)Feedback provides the necessary reinforcement to learning.

Accepted Answer

Prompt feedback is a key feature of behaviorism because it provides reinforcement to learning. Behaviorism is based on the idea that behavior is shaped through positive and negative reinforcement, and prompt feedback helps to reinforce desired behaviors or correct undesired behaviors. Without prompt feedback, behaviorists argue that learning may not occur or may occur slowly.

Question 10

What are three key principles of the constructivist approach to learning.

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Deck 6: Key Principles of Learning