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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    What is a key aspect of constructivist learning theory?

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

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

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

    What type of activities do teachers encourage in constructivist learning?

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

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

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

    What do students engage in frequently in constructivist learning?

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

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

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

    How do teachers provide support for students in constructivist learning?

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

    What type of feedback is emphasized in constructivist learning?

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

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