17 Questions
According to Albert Bandura, what do people need in order to succeed?
A sense of self-efficacy and resilience
What is the main concept associated with Albert Bandura?
Social Learning Theory
What is self-efficacy?
Belief in one's capacity to perform specific behaviors
Which source of self-efficacy beliefs is described as the most influential?
Enactive mastery experiences
How did Bandura suggest one can increase their self-efficacy?
Through practicing and overcoming obstacles
What did Bandura assert about belief in an activity leading to a certain outcome?
It may not motivate one to perform the action
What is a key aspect of learning according to the text?
Occurs in a social environment
Which aspect is emphasized in authentic learning contexts?
Need-to-know or want-to-know basis
Why is sustained motivation important for learning complex ideas?
Due to the mental effort and persistence required
What is the role of the nervous system in learning?
Control and coordination during learning
What is essential for creating knowledge in activities?
Social interaction among members
What is one of the five points of the learning process according to the Lawrence Hall of Science/UC Berkeley?
Learning is situated in an authentic context.
According to Dewey, Piaget, and Vygotsky, what does learning involve?
Manipulating objects, experiences, and conversations.
How does learning build on prior knowledge?
By enriching, building on, and changing existing understanding.
In what type of environment is learning said to occur according to the text?
A complex social environment.
What supports the construction of all future learning according to Alexander (1996)?
A scaffold that includes prior knowledge.
What is NOT a requirement for learning according to the text?
Being passive and disinterested.
Explore the concept of learning as a social activity in an authentic context, shaped by interactions, cultural influences, and collaborative knowledge construction. Understand how social environments impact the learning process according to educational theorists like Bransford, Rogoff, Scardamalia, and Bereiter.
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