Question 1

Julie consults the Internet, books at her local library, and even interviews experts at the zoo to learn more about animal habitats. She is conducting

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A)  reciprocal questioning. 
B)  first-hand investigations. 
C)  second-hand investigations. 
D)  problem-based learning. 
A)  reciprocal questioning. 
B)  first-hand investigations. 
C)  second-hand investigations. 
D)  problem-based learning.

Question 2

The role of the ________ in a cooperative learning group is to explain concepts when needed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The role of the ________ in a...

Question 3

Which one of the following behaviours is one of the teacher's roles in problem-based learning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoid assisting groups and independent investigations. 
B)  Demonstrate the steps in scientific investigations. 
C)  Discourage students to conduct experiments. 
D)  Help students to reflect on their investigations. 
A)  Avoid assisting groups and independent investigations. 
B)  Demonstrate the steps in scientific investigations. 
C)  Discourage students to conduct experiments. 
D)  Help students to reflect on their investigations.

Question 4

Mr. Shaikh, in order to help his students understand aspects involved in creating a household budget, gets students to provide visuals, use examples, and create appropriate metaphors for concepts used in their group project. He is encouraging his students to

Accepted Answer

A)  create multiple representations of the content. 
B)  apply principles of a spiral curriculum. 
C)  adopt an intersubjective attitude. 
D)  take advantage of direct learning. 
A)  create multiple representations of the content. 
B)  apply principles of a spiral curriculum. 
C)  adopt an intersubjective attitude. 
D)  take advantage of direct learning.

Question 5

Cognitive apprenticeships are appropriate for nearly all subject areas, but they are not appropriate for learning mathematics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Teachers who want to encourage dialogue in reciprocal questioning should not begin sentences with the word "why."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In the Jigsaw method, one student leader is responsible for teaching all of the material to the group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An Immersive Virtual Learning Environment simulates a real-world environment that immerses students in tasks similar to those required in a professional practicum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In relation to social negotiation, a commitment to build shared meaning by finding a common ground and exchanging interpretations is called a(n) ________ attitude.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In relation to social negotiation, a commitment...

Question 10

A program that simulates real-world environments and immerses students in tasks that are characteristic of a professional practicum is called _____________.

Accepted Answer

an immersi

Question 11

Which one of the following ways of learning an applied skill is most consistent with a constructivist approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  Have the teacher "walk" the students step-by-step through the process. 
B)  Provide well-constructed worksheets with which students can practice individually. 
C)  Use simplified, artificial materials in order to make the task easier for students. 
D)  Use realistic materials and a group format to create complex learning environments. 
A)  Have the teacher "walk" the students step-by-step through the process. 
B)  Provide well-constructed worksheets with which students can practice individually. 
C)  Use simplified, artificial materials in order to make the task easier for students. 
D)  Use realistic materials and a group format to create complex learning environments.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a feature of cognitive apprenticeship models in general?

Accepted Answer

A)  Students observe an expert model the performance. 
B)  Students reflect on their progress. 
C)  Students receive external support through coaching. 
D)  Students' "teaching" is used to diagnose thinking. 
A)  Students observe an expert model the performance. 
B)  Students reflect on their progress. 
C)  Students receive external support through coaching. 
D)  Students' "teaching" is used to diagnose thinking.

Question 13

Which one of the following students is playing the role of reflector in a cooperative learning group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amanda makes certain that the questions of all group members are asked and answered. 
B)  Gary makes sure that the group is aware of its progress or lack of progress toward the group goal. 
C)  Helen is responsible for keeping the noise level of the group at a reasonable pitch. 
D)  Lawrence solicits equal participation of group members and restrains dominance by any group member. 
A)  Amanda makes certain that the questions of all group members are asked and answered. 
B)  Gary makes sure that the group is aware of its progress or lack of progress toward the group goal. 
C)  Helen is responsible for keeping the noise level of the group at a reasonable pitch. 
D)  Lawrence solicits equal participation of group members and restrains dominance by any group member.

Question 14

Nicole excitedly describes her group activity to her mentor teacher. She explains that students will get into groups of three and take turns calling out new vocabulary words to the others in the group. They will earn points for spelling the word correctly, defining it, and using it in a sentence. What kind of group work is Nicole describing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reciprocal teaching groups 
B)  Inquiry group work 
C)  Cooperative learning 
D)  Small group work 
A)  Reciprocal teaching groups 
B)  Inquiry group work 
C)  Cooperative learning 
D)  Small group work

Question 15

A structure for teaching that introduces the fundamental structure of all subjects early in the school years, then revisits the subjects in more and more complex forms over time is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  social negotiation. 
B)  spiral curriculum. 
C)  problem-based learning. 
D)  guided instruction. 
A)  social negotiation. 
B)  spiral curriculum. 
C)  problem-based learning. 
D)  guided instruction.

Question 16

The quiet captain in a cooperative learning group is responsible for maintaining the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The quiet captain in a cooperative learning...

Question 17

A way of working with others to attain a shared goal, is best described by the term

Accepted Answer

A)  collaboration. 
B)  cooperation. 
C)  interdependence. 
D)  social loafing. 
A)  collaboration. 
B)  cooperation. 
C)  interdependence. 
D)  social loafing.

Question 18

Many constructivist approaches to learning recommend five conditions for learning. In light of these five conditions, contrast traditional classroom teaching with teaching based on these constructivist conditions.

Accepted Answer

Complex, realistic, and relevant learnin

Question 19

You plan to implement a Grade 8 mathematics unit on the personal costs of cell phone use. You have decided to teach this curricular unit using cooperative learning. How will you arrange your cooperative learning groups and what factors will you consider in regard to group assignments and membership?

Accepted Answer

First, you know it is best for you to se

Question 20

An activity that combines academic learning with personal and social development in the context of meaningful community service is

Accepted Answer

A)  virtual volunteering 
B)  service learning 
C)  a community of learners 
D)  an ethic of care 
A)  virtual volunteering 
B)  service learning 
C)  a community of learners 
D)  an ethic of care

Julie consults the Internet, books at her local library, and even interviews experts at the zoo to learn more about animal habitats. She is conducting

The role of the ________ in a cooperative learning group is to explain concepts when needed.

Which one of the following behaviours is one of the teacher's roles in problem-based learning?

Mr. Shaikh, in order to help his students understand aspects involved in creating a household budget, gets students to provide visuals, use examples, and create appropriate metaphors for concepts used in their group project. He is encouraging his students to

Cognitive apprenticeships are appropriate for nearly all subject areas, but they are not appropriate for learning mathematics.

Teachers who want to encourage dialogue in reciprocal questioning should not begin sentences with the word "why."

In the Jigsaw method, one student leader is responsible for teaching all of the material to the group.

An Immersive Virtual Learning Environment simulates a real-world environment that immerses students in tasks similar to those required in a professional practicum.

In relation to social negotiation, a commitment to build shared meaning by finding a common ground and exchanging interpretations is called a(n) ________ attitude.

A program that simulates real-world environments and immerses students in tasks that are characteristic of a professional practicum is called _____________.

Which one of the following ways of learning an applied skill is most consistent with a constructivist approach?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of cognitive apprenticeship models in general?

Which one of the following students is playing the role of reflector in a cooperative learning group?

A structure for teaching that introduces the fundamental structure of all subjects early in the school years, then revisits the subjects in more and more complex forms over time is known as

The quiet captain in a cooperative learning group is responsible for maintaining the ________.

A way of working with others to attain a shared goal, is best described by the term

Many constructivist approaches to learning recommend five conditions for learning. In light of these five conditions, contrast traditional classroom teaching with teaching based on these constructivist conditions.

You plan to implement a Grade 8 mathematics unit on the personal costs of cell phone use. You have decided to teach this curricular unit using cooperative learning. How will you arrange your cooperative learning groups and what factors will you consider in regard to group assignments and membership?

An activity that combines academic learning with personal and social development in the context of meaningful community service is

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Motivation in Learning and Teaching

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Exam 10: The Learning Sciences and Constructivism

Julie consults the Internet, books at her local library, and even interviews experts at the zoo to learn more about animal habitats. She is conducting

The role of the ________ in a cooperative learning group is to explain concepts when needed.

Which one of the following behaviours is one of the teacher's roles in problem-based learning?

Mr. Shaikh, in order to help his students understand aspects involved in creating a household budget, gets students to provide visuals, use examples, and create appropriate metaphors for concepts used in their group project. He is encouraging his students to

Cognitive apprenticeships are appropriate for nearly all subject areas, but they are not appropriate for learning mathematics.

Teachers who want to encourage dialogue in reciprocal questioning should not begin sentences with the word "why."

In the Jigsaw method, one student leader is responsible for teaching all of the material to the group.

An Immersive Virtual Learning Environment simulates a real-world environment that immerses students in tasks similar to those required in a professional practicum.

In relation to social negotiation, a commitment to build shared meaning by finding a common ground and exchanging interpretations is called a(n) ________ attitude.

A program that simulates real-world environments and immerses students in tasks that are characteristic of a professional practicum is called _____________.

Which one of the following ways of learning an applied skill is most consistent with a constructivist approach?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of cognitive apprenticeship models in general?

Which one of the following students is playing the role of reflector in a cooperative learning group?

A structure for teaching that introduces the fundamental structure of all subjects early in the school years, then revisits the subjects in more and more complex forms over time is known as

The quiet captain in a cooperative learning group is responsible for maintaining the ________.

A way of working with others to attain a shared goal, is best described by the term

Many constructivist approaches to learning recommend five conditions for learning. In light of these five conditions, contrast traditional classroom teaching with teaching based on these constructivist conditions.

An activity that combines academic learning with personal and social development in the context of meaningful community service is

Learning, Teaching, and Educational Psychology

Cognitive Development

Self and Social and Moral Development

Learner Differences and Learning Needs

Language Development, Language Diversity, and Immigrant Education

Culture and Diversity

Behavioural Views of Learning

Cognitive Views of Learning

Complex Cognitive Processes

Social Cognitive Views of Learning and Motivation

Motivation in Learning and Teaching

Creating Learning Environments

Teaching Every Student

Classroom Assessment, Grading, and Standardized Testing

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