Question 1

Universal Design for Learning (UDL):​

Accepted Answer

UDL is an instructional framework that provides flexibility to meet the needs of diverse learners, without watering down the curriculum or offering a one-size-fits-all approach. It aims to maximize the number of students who successfully engage in meaningful learning. UDL does not hold only the brightest students to a high standard, but rather provides multiple means of representation, expression, and engagement to enhance learning for all students.

Question 2

The part of CAST's three-part framework for understanding how the brain works referred to as the how of learning is the _______________system.​

Accepted Answer

The strategic system is responsible for planning, monitoring, and evaluating progress towards a goal, making it the best choice for the "how of learning." The affective system is responsible for emotions and motivation, the recognition system is responsible for perceiving and identifying sensory information, and the reflective system is responsible for thinking introspectively and drawing upon past experiences.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic components of differentiated instruction?​

Accepted Answer

While research is important in informing and validating lesson planning, it is not one of the three basic components of differentiated instruction. The three basic components are content, process, and product.

Question 4

How do the various cognitive-social learning theories relate to the concept of UDL?​

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

When an individual can start to think abstractly and is capable of reasoning and asking "what if" type questions, Piaget would say they are in the _____________ stage of development.​

Accepted Answer

The formal operational stage is the final stage of Piaget's theory of cognitive development, which occurs from age 12 to adulthood. During this stage, individuals are able to think abstractly, reason logically, and engage in hypothetical thinking.

Question 6

The teacher who provides an outline of the lecture in advance and uses PowerPoint during the lecture has infused multiple means of  ___________________ into the instruction.​

Accepted Answer

Providing an outline and using PowerPoint are ways to present information in different formats, which aligns with the Universal Design for Learning principle of multiple means of representation. This approach caters to diverse learning preferences and needs by offering various ways for students to access and understand information.

Question 7

When Bloom's taxonomy is applied within universally designed learning environments,​

Accepted Answer

In universally designed learning environments, students do not need to progress through Bloom's taxonomy sequentially from the lowest to the highest stage. Rather, they should have the opportunity to engage with tasks and content at a variety of levels simultaneously, based on their individual needs and abilities. This allows for differentiation and personalized learning experiences.

Question 8

The three essential qualities of UDL include all of the following EXCEPT multiple means of:​

Accepted Answer

The three essential qualities of UDL are multiple means of representation, engagement, and expression. Reflection is not listed as one of the essential qualities, therefore, the answer is D.

Question 9

Although Piaget implies that students must go through one stage before advancing to another, it may be possible, and in some cases desirable, to skip or bypass a step and take an alternative route when the student is not able to master that step. Give an example of circumstances under which this would be a good strategy to employ.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Although Piaget implies that students must go...

Question 10

The theory of multiple intelligences was developed by:​

Accepted Answer

The theory of multiple intelligences was developed by American psychologist Howard Gardner in the 1980s.

Question 11

Recent studies suggest that as many as 90% of students today are likely to have a learning preference for the _________ mode, indicating that the percentage of students with this learning preference has nearly doubled over the past 10 years.​

Accepted Answer

Recent studies suggest that as many as 90% of students today are likely to have a learning preference for the visual mode, indicating that the percentage of students with this learning preference has nearly doubled over the past 10 years. This means that most students prefer to learn through visual aids, such as diagrams, images, videos, and other visual representations of information.

Question 12

Cognitive psychologist _____________ is credited with the idea of a spiral curriculum, which provides the basic ideas of a subject that students revisit frequently and use as a springboard for more advanced learning.​

Accepted Answer

Jerome Bruner is credited with the idea of a spiral curriculum, which emphasizes revisiting fundamental ideas throughout a subject area while building upon them with more advanced concepts. Bruner believed that this approach allows students to construct their own knowledge and develop a deeper understanding of the subject matter.

Question 13

According to Vygotsky, the skilled teacher will find a level at which to teach a child that is not too hard, nor too easy, but is just right for engaging the student in meaningful learning. When students are engaged within this zone, motivation tends to:

Accepted Answer

Vygotsky's theory of the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) suggests that students are most motivated to learn when they are presented with challenges that are just beyond their current skill level. If the task is too easy, students may become bored, while if the task is too difficult, they may become frustrated and give up. Therefore, finding the sweet spot of challenge vs. skill can help to increase a student's motivation and engagement in the learning process.

Question 14

Proponents of using learning preferences as assessment and teaching tools suggest that students who tend to be logical thinkers and work best in a sequential manner are more _________ learners.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Proponents of using learning preferences as assessment...

Question 15

What implications for UDL did the theories of Bruner and Bloom contribute?​

Accepted Answer

The answer of What implications for UDL did the theories...

Question 16

The work of Vygotsky not only supports CAST's framework on how the brain works, but his zone of __________ theory has relevance to universal design as well.​

Accepted Answer

Vygotsky's zone of proximal development theory proposes that learning occurs when individuals are challenged just beyond their current level of competence, but with the support and guidance of others. This has relevance to universal design as it highlights the importance of creating learning environments that provide appropriate levels of challenge while also offering scaffolding and support to help learners overcome obstacles and succeed.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT an example of a student putting their brain's strategic system into practice?​

Accepted Answer

Recalling a past event does not involve actively strategizing or problem-solving in the moment, which is what the brain's strategic system is responsible for. The other options (giving a speech, solving a problem, completing a pass) all require the student to use their strategic thinking skills in real-time.

Question 18

Describe how we can apply CAST's three-part framework of how the brain works to creating instruction and assessment that are based on the principles of UDL.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe how we can apply CAST's three-part...

Question 19

What products do you routinely use that reflect the concepts of universal design? In what environmental settings do you encounter universal design?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What products do you routinely use that...

Question 20

Offering students alternative approaches to responding to information they receive encourages them to think about their thinking, or to engage in _________________.​

Accepted Answer

Offering students alternative approaches to responding to information encourages them to think about their thinking, to reflect on and evaluate their own thought processes. This is called metacognition. Options A, B, and D are unrelated to this concept.

Quiz 2: Introducing Universal Design for Learning

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) :

The part of CAST's three-part framework for understanding how the brain works referred to as the how of learning is the _______________system.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic components of differentiated instruction?

How do the various cognitive-social learning theories relate to the concept of UDL?

When an individual can start to think abstractly and is capable of reasoning and asking "what if" type questions, Piaget would say they are in the _____________ stage of development.

The teacher who provides an outline of the lecture in advance and uses PowerPoint during the lecture has infused multiple means of ___________________ into the instruction.

When Bloom's taxonomy is applied within universally designed learning environments,

The three essential qualities of UDL include all of the following EXCEPT multiple means of:

The theory of multiple intelligences was developed by:

Recent studies suggest that as many as 90% of students today are likely to have a learning preference for the _________ mode, indicating that the percentage of students with this learning preference has nearly doubled over the past 10 years.

Cognitive psychologist _____________ is credited with the idea of a spiral curriculum, which provides the basic ideas of a subject that students revisit frequently and use as a springboard for more advanced learning.

According to Vygotsky, the skilled teacher will find a level at which to teach a child that is not too hard, nor too easy, but is just right for engaging the student in meaningful learning. When students are engaged within this zone, motivation tends to:

Proponents of using learning preferences as assessment and teaching tools suggest that students who tend to be logical thinkers and work best in a sequential manner are more _________ learners.

What implications for UDL did the theories of Bruner and Bloom contribute?

The work of Vygotsky not only supports CAST's framework on how the brain works, but his zone of __________ theory has relevance to universal design as well.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a student putting their brain's strategic system into practice?

Describe how we can apply CAST's three-part framework of how the brain works to creating instruction and assessment that are based on the principles of UDL.

What products do you routinely use that reflect the concepts of universal design? In what environmental settings do you encounter universal design?

Offering students alternative approaches to responding to information they receive encourages them to think about their thinking, or to engage in _________________.

Quiz 2: Introducing Universal Design for Learning

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) :​

The part of CAST's three-part framework for understanding how the brain works referred to as the how of learning is the _______________system.​

Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic components of differentiated instruction?​

How do the various cognitive-social learning theories relate to the concept of UDL?​

When an individual can start to think abstractly and is capable of reasoning and asking "what if" type questions, Piaget would say they are in the _____________ stage of development.​

The teacher who provides an outline of the lecture in advance and uses PowerPoint during the lecture has infused multiple means of ___________________ into the instruction.​

When Bloom's taxonomy is applied within universally designed learning environments,​

The three essential qualities of UDL include all of the following EXCEPT multiple means of:​

The theory of multiple intelligences was developed by:​

Recent studies suggest that as many as 90% of students today are likely to have a learning preference for the _________ mode, indicating that the percentage of students with this learning preference has nearly doubled over the past 10 years.​

Cognitive psychologist _____________ is credited with the idea of a spiral curriculum, which provides the basic ideas of a subject that students revisit frequently and use as a springboard for more advanced learning.​

According to Vygotsky, the skilled teacher will find a level at which to teach a child that is not too hard, nor too easy, but is just right for engaging the student in meaningful learning. When students are engaged within this zone, motivation tends to:

Proponents of using learning preferences as assessment and teaching tools suggest that students who tend to be logical thinkers and work best in a sequential manner are more _________ learners.​

What implications for UDL did the theories of Bruner and Bloom contribute?​

The work of Vygotsky not only supports CAST's framework on how the brain works, but his zone of __________ theory has relevance to universal design as well.​

Which of the following is NOT an example of a student putting their brain's strategic system into practice?​

Describe how we can apply CAST's three-part framework of how the brain works to creating instruction and assessment that are based on the principles of UDL.

What products do you routinely use that reflect the concepts of universal design? In what environmental settings do you encounter universal design?

Offering students alternative approaches to responding to information they receive encourages them to think about their thinking, or to engage in _________________.​

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) :

The part of CAST's three-part framework for understanding how the brain works referred to as the how of learning is the _______________system.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic components of differentiated instruction?

How do the various cognitive-social learning theories relate to the concept of UDL?

When an individual can start to think abstractly and is capable of reasoning and asking "what if" type questions, Piaget would say they are in the _____________ stage of development.

The teacher who provides an outline of the lecture in advance and uses PowerPoint during the lecture has infused multiple means of ___________________ into the instruction.

When Bloom's taxonomy is applied within universally designed learning environments,

The three essential qualities of UDL include all of the following EXCEPT multiple means of:

The theory of multiple intelligences was developed by:

Recent studies suggest that as many as 90% of students today are likely to have a learning preference for the _________ mode, indicating that the percentage of students with this learning preference has nearly doubled over the past 10 years.

Cognitive psychologist _____________ is credited with the idea of a spiral curriculum, which provides the basic ideas of a subject that students revisit frequently and use as a springboard for more advanced learning.

Proponents of using learning preferences as assessment and teaching tools suggest that students who tend to be logical thinkers and work best in a sequential manner are more _________ learners.

What implications for UDL did the theories of Bruner and Bloom contribute?

The work of Vygotsky not only supports CAST's framework on how the brain works, but his zone of __________ theory has relevance to universal design as well.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a student putting their brain's strategic system into practice?

Offering students alternative approaches to responding to information they receive encourages them to think about their thinking, or to engage in _________________.