Newton is reading one chapter from a novel to her fifth-grade class each day. After she reads aloud, the students are given ten to fifteen minutes to write in their literature journals. Monday through Thursday, they are given topics or questions to respond to. On Friday they can free write in response to the reading. Which theory of knowledge most likely influenced Mrs. Newton to use the journaling activity during her lesson?
A)Choice theory
B)Constructivism
C)Behaviorism
D)Cognitivism

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Constructivism is most likely the theory of knowledge that influenced Mrs. Newton to use the journaling activity during her lesson. Constructivism holds that individuals construct their knowledge and understanding of the world by actively reflecting on their experiences. By reacting to the readings in their journals, the students are reviewing the experience of the story, making connections to their prior knowledge and probably extending their understanding of both the story and their own knowledge.

Newton Is Reading One Chapter from a Novel to Her