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What is the main emphasis of Constructivism in learning?
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?
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?
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?
How does 'Assimilation' relate to learning according to Constructivism?
Which of the following best describes how learners interact with new information in Constructivism?
Which of the following best describes how learners interact with new information in Constructivism?
According to Psychological Constructivism, how do individuals acquire knowledge about objects?
According to Psychological Constructivism, how do individuals acquire knowledge about objects?
What event marked the transition from behaviorism to cognitive psychology?
What event marked the transition from behaviorism to cognitive psychology?
Which mental processes were of interest in the 1950s that led to the cognitive revolution?
Which mental processes were of interest in the 1950s that led to the cognitive revolution?
Who are some ancient philosophers mentioned as having roots in cognitive theory?
Who are some ancient philosophers mentioned as having roots in cognitive theory?
What does the term 'cognition' encompass?
What does the term 'cognition' encompass?
Which of the following is NOT a cognitive process mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a cognitive process mentioned in the text?
What do cognitive developmental theories aim to explain?
What do cognitive developmental theories aim to explain?
What is metacognitive knowledge primarily about?
What is metacognitive knowledge primarily about?
Which of the following best represents metacognitive experience?
Which of the following best represents metacognitive experience?
Which cognitive skill involves identifying a problem and taking action to find a solution?
Which cognitive skill involves identifying a problem and taking action to find a solution?
What distinguishes metacognitive skills from metacognitive knowledge?
What distinguishes metacognitive skills from metacognitive knowledge?
Why are positive or negative feelings towards a task considered part of metacognitive experience?
Why are positive or negative feelings towards a task considered part of metacognitive experience?
In what way does metacognitive knowledge differ from metacognitive skills?
In what way does metacognitive knowledge differ from metacognitive skills?
What is the term for when a child's schemas can deal with most new information through assimilation?
What is the term for when a child's schemas can deal with most new information through assimilation?
According to Piaget, what is altered when existing schema does not work and needs to be changed to deal with new objects or situations?
According to Piaget, what is altered when existing schema does not work and needs to be changed to deal with new objects or situations?
Which stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development occurs between the ages of 2 and 7 years?
Which stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development occurs between the ages of 2 and 7 years?
According to Vygotsky, what theory emphasizes that learning and cognition are situated?
According to Vygotsky, what theory emphasizes that learning and cognition are situated?
Which of the following occurs when a child applies previous knowledge to deal with new information?
Which of the following occurs when a child applies previous knowledge to deal with new information?
In Vygotsky's theory, what appears first on the social level before occurring on the individual level inside the child?
In Vygotsky's theory, what appears first on the social level before occurring on the individual level inside the child?
What is a key aspect of learning goals according to Driscoll (2005)?
What is a key aspect of learning goals according to Driscoll (2005)?
According to Prawat (1992), what does constructivist theory entail?
According to Prawat (1992), what does constructivist theory entail?
In a constructivist classroom, how can teachers encourage meaningful learning according to Windschitl (2002)?
In a constructivist classroom, how can teachers encourage meaningful learning according to Windschitl (2002)?
What does student ownership of learning not mean according to the text?
What does student ownership of learning not mean according to the text?
How can teachers make their own thinking visible to students in a constructivist classroom?
How can teachers make their own thinking visible to students in a constructivist classroom?
What is a recommended way to foster students' reflective and independent thinking in a constructivist classroom?
What is a recommended way to foster students' reflective and independent thinking in a constructivist classroom?
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