Cognitive Revolution and Cognitive Learning Model
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What is the main emphasis of Constructivism in learning?

  • Following a predefined curriculum
  • Receiving information from an external source
  • Actively building understanding by learners (correct)
  • Memorizing information transmitted by teachers

    • According to Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development, how do individuals understand and know objects?

  • By simply observing the object
  • By looking at the object without any interaction
  • By acting on the object and transforming it (correct)
  • By copying or imaging the object mentally

    • What is a 'schema' in the context of Constructivism?

  • A physical object that represents a certain aspect of the world
  • Categories holding pre-conceived ideas about the world (correct)
  • A tool used for memorization of information
  • A structured lesson plan for teaching

    • How does 'Assimilation' relate to learning according to Constructivism?

    <p>Fitting new ideas into existing schemas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes how learners interact with new information in Constructivism?

    <p>Modifying existing schemas to incorporate new ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Psychological Constructivism, how do individuals acquire knowledge about objects?

    <p>By modifying and transforming the objects through interaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event marked the transition from behaviorism to cognitive psychology?

    <p>The Cognitive Revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mental processes were of interest in the 1950s that led to the cognitive revolution?

    <p>Thinking, problem solving, language, and information storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are some ancient philosophers mentioned as having roots in cognitive theory?

    <p>Plato &amp; Descartes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'cognition' encompass?

    <p>All forms of knowing and awareness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a cognitive process mentioned in the text?

    <p>Feeling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do cognitive developmental theories aim to explain?

    <p>Mechanisms underlying growth and maturation of thinking processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is metacognitive knowledge primarily about?

    <p>Understanding a task and oneself as a learner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best represents metacognitive experience?

    <p>Feeling confident about a task</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cognitive skill involves identifying a problem and taking action to find a solution?

    <p>Problem solving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes metacognitive skills from metacognitive knowledge?

    <p>Deliberate application of strategies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are positive or negative feelings towards a task considered part of metacognitive experience?

    <p>Because they influence learning outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does metacognitive knowledge differ from metacognitive skills?

    <p>Metacognitive knowledge is about what you know, while skills involve deliberate strategy application.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for when a child's schemas can deal with most new information through assimilation?

    <p>Equilibration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Piaget, what is altered when existing schema does not work and needs to be changed to deal with new objects or situations?

    <p>Formal operational Stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development occurs between the ages of 2 and 7 years?

    <p>Sensorimotor Stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Vygotsky, what theory emphasizes that learning and cognition are situated?

    <p>Equilibration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following occurs when a child applies previous knowledge to deal with new information?

    <p>Social Constructivism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Vygotsky's theory, what appears first on the social level before occurring on the individual level inside the child?

    <p>Every function in a child's cultural development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of learning goals according to Driscoll (2005)?

    <p>Critical thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Prawat (1992), what does constructivist theory entail?

    <p>Putting students' efforts at the center of education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a constructivist classroom, how can teachers encourage meaningful learning according to Windschitl (2002)?

    <p>Engaging students in discussions about their ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does student ownership of learning not mean according to the text?

    <p>The teacher abandons responsibility for instruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can teachers make their own thinking visible to students in a constructivist classroom?

    <p>Through discussions, writing, or drawings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended way to foster students' reflective and independent thinking in a constructivist classroom?

    <p>Considering diverse perspectives and conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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