Constructivism and Classroom Management Chapter Quiz

A federally funded program aimed at helping students overcome disadvantages associated with growing up in low-income communities.

The QUAIT model emphasizes that teachers can significantly influence student learning by focusing on four key elements: quality of instruction, appropriate levels of instruction, student incentives, and time allocation.

Tools that help students prepare for new information by activating prior knowledge, guiding their focus, and recalling related information. This enhances comprehension and memory.

A part of long-term memory where we store facts, general knowledge, and concepts in interconnected networks called schemata.

The tendency to remember information presented at the beginning and end of a list or lesson better than information in the middle.

A respectful way of referring to individuals with disabilities by putting the person before the disability, emphasizing their individuality.

An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is designed to address the unique needs of students with disabilities. Key components include:

The most commonly identified learning disability, characterized by difficulties with reading and decoding.

A multi-tiered system of support that identifies and assists students who are struggling academically. It involves three tiers: Tier 1 (whole-class), Tier 2 (small group), and Tier 3 (individualized).

Modifications or adjustments made to the learning environment or teaching methods to help students with disabilities or learning challenges succeed.

A learning philosophy where individuals actively construct their own understanding by interacting with information and experiences. Knowledge is personalized, and learning happens through a process of disequilibrium, where previous understanding is challenged by new information.

A teaching method where students start with complex problems and then work their way down to discover the underlying skills needed to solve them. It encourages in-depth problem-solving and active learning.

A student who is aware of effective learning strategies and can apply them independently. They can break down problems, test solutions, analyze information, and communicate effectively.

Attention is often given as a reward for misbehavior, even though it is unintentional. It's a powerful reinforcer because it provides social interaction, even if it's negative.

Instead of focusing on punishments, this approach emphasizes reinforcing positive actions and behaviors. Consistent rewards for desired behavior can create a positive classroom environment and minimize undesirable actions.

A form of communication that doesn't involve words. Examples include making eye contact, moving closer to a student, or placing a light hand on their shoulder.

Guidelines that establish expectations for behavior and create structure in a classroom.

Maximizing learning time in the classroom by ensuring students are engaged with meaningful tasks and engaging lessons.

A federal program that provides additional funding to schools with a high concentration of low-income students to support their academic success.