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Which theorist emphasized the importance of culture and social interactions in learning?

  • Bandura
  • Piaget
  • Skinner
  • Vygotsky (correct)

According to situated learning theory, learning is best achieved through:

  • Isolation and individual study
  • Direct engagement in authentic tasks (correct)
  • Standardized tests and assessments
  • Passive lectures and note-taking

Which psychologist is associated with the concept of student-centered learning?

  • Jean Piaget (correct)
  • B.F. Skinner
  • Albert Bandura
  • Lev Vygotsky

In constructivist learning, knowledge creation relies heavily on:

<p>Direct engagement and problem-solving (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of learning strategy involves individuals appropriating tools and resources from their social environment?

<p>Apprenticeship and situated practices (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of learning approach emphasizes the importance of realistic and social interactions in the process?

<p>Situated learning (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Constructivist approaches, what is a central issue in student learning?

<p>Ownership of learning (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In student-centered learning, who is typically the owner of their educational experience?

<p>Students themselves (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory recommends that learning environments should be designed to create a collaborative process among students?

<p>Constructivism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do Constructivist approaches focus on as a means to understand and interpret knowledge?

<p>Real-life experiences (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who proposed the perspective that constructivism involves building accurate representations from their own experiences?

<p>Windschitl (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of constructivist learning, what is the mechanism through which knowledge is organized and retrieved?

<p>Cognitive development (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are psychologists who follow constructivism likely to view memory based on the text?

<p>As a source of individualistic knowledge construction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what do psychologists who emphasize constructivist learning believe about the creation of knowledge?

<p>It is a reflective process of internal experience (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do first-wave psychologists contrast with others in terms of their view on knowledge construction, according to the text?

<p>They believe in passive reception of environmental input (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of constructivist learning theory?

<p>Engagement in hands-on, experiential learning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of learning theories, what does the term 'situated learning' refer to?

<p>Learning that occurs within a specific context or situation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which approach to learning focuses on students actively creating knowledge and understanding?

<p>Constructivism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of student-centered learning differentiates it from traditional teaching methods?

<p>Focus on individual student needs and interests (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which field of study is closely associated with the idea of knowledge creation through social interaction?

<p>Sociology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the central idea of constructivism?

<p>Individuals construct their own knowledge and meaning from experiences. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best represents the focus of psychological/individual/cognitive constructivism?

<p>The influence of individual cognitive structures and psychological processes on learning. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a central belief of constructivist theories of learning?

<p>Learners actively construct their own understanding through experiences and interactions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best represents the concept of situated learning, as implied by the text?

<p>Learning is embedded in and influenced by the social, cultural, and physical contexts in which it occurs. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information in the text, which of the following best describes a key aspect of student-centered learning aligned with constructivist views?

<p>Students construct knowledge through active engagement and experiences. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of activities do teachers encourage in constructivist learning?

<p>Meaningful, problem-based activities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In constructivist learning, what kind of support do teachers provide students with?

<p>Clues and resources to mediate learning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do teachers help students restructure their knowledge in constructivist learning?

<p>By encouraging task-oriented dialogue (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do students engage in frequently in constructivist learning?

<p>Meaningful, problem-based activities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are students encouraged to construct knowledge in authentic contexts in constructivist learning?

<p>By applying knowledge to diverse phenomena (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of activities discourage autonomous thinking and knowledge creation in constructivist learning?

<p>Rote memorization tasks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do teachers provide support for students in constructivist learning?

<p>By encouraging dialogue and thinking (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of feedback is emphasized in constructivist learning?

<p>'Right' answers with evidence and explanations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In constructivist learning, what type of environments do teachers try to create for students?

<p>'Dynamic' learning environments (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do teachers aim to help students grow in constructivist learning?

<p>By promoting autonomous thinking and acquisition of right answers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key factor in problem-based learning, according to the text?

<p>Combining guided discovery with scaffolding and discussion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the cognitive apprenticeship approach, what is the role of the expert or experienced learner?

<p>To model skills and provide scaffolding for the learner (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the constructivist view of learning presented in the text?

<p>Learning occurs through active engagement, problem-solving, and knowledge construction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of scaffolding in problem-based learning?

<p>To support and guide students through the learning process (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best reflects the situated learning approach described in the text?

<p>Learning is enhanced when it takes place in authentic, real-world contexts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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