Question 1

Kohlberg focused on stages of moral development rather than the development of values because he believed:

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A)  values are difficult to teach. 
B)  values are not the basis of moral choices. 
C)  there is a lack of consensus on which values to teach. 
D)  moral development can be taught. 
A)  values are difficult to teach. 
B)  values are not the basis of moral choices. 
C)  there is a lack of consensus on which values to teach. 
D)  moral development can be taught. C

Question 2

An important way for teachers to find out first-hand about their students' work habits, manual dexterity and the nature of their present developmental tasks is by:

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A)  asking parents and caregivers. 
B)  reading textbooks. 
C)  observing students. 
D)  asking previous teachers. 
A)  asking parents and caregivers. 
B)  reading textbooks. 
C)  observing students. 
D)  asking previous teachers. C

Question 3

Lev Vygotsky theorised that at about two years of age children:

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A)  do not connect speech and thought. 
B)  begin to connect their thinking with their speech. 
C)  begin to use speech to direct their behaviour. 
D)  use covert abbreviated speech to talk about their actions. 
A)  do not connect speech and thought. 
B)  begin to connect their thinking with their speech. 
C)  begin to use speech to direct their behaviour. 
D)  use covert abbreviated speech to talk about their actions. B

Question 4

Erickson's third stage of initiative versus guilt is most typical of children aged:

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A)  2-3 years. 
B)  4-5 years. 
C)  6-7 years. 
D)  8-9 years. 
A)  2-3 years. 
B)  4-5 years. 
C)  6-7 years. 
D)  8-9 years.

Question 5

Jean Piaget used the term 'assimilation' to refer to when children:

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A)  actively construct their world. 
B)  incorporate new knowledge into existing knowledge. 
C)  adjust to new information. 
D)  achieve a state of mental balance. 
A)  actively construct their world. 
B)  incorporate new knowledge into existing knowledge. 
C)  adjust to new information. 
D)  achieve a state of mental balance.

Question 6

Is the following statement True or False? 'According to Piaget, cognitive growth results from cognitive equilibrium.'

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Is the following statement True or False? 'Erickson saw the tension between negative and positive polarities as necessary for healthy psychosocial development.'

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In Piaget's four stages of intellectual development the 'concrete operational stage' is applied to the age range:

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A)  0-2 years. 
B)  2-7 years. 
C)  7-11 years. 
D)  11 years and above. 
A)  0-2 years. 
B)  2-7 years. 
C)  7-11 years. 
D)  11 years and above.

Question 9

In his theory of psychosocial development, Erik Erickson argued that:

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A)  the seven stages of development are independent of each other. 
B)  there are two adult stages of development. 
C)  identity is the basis for personality development. 
D)  industry versus role confusion is an important childhood stage. 
A)  the seven stages of development are independent of each other. 
B)  there are two adult stages of development. 
C)  identity is the basis for personality development. 
D)  industry versus role confusion is an important childhood stage.

Question 10

A strategy that would not be appropriate for teaching children at Piaget's pre-operational stage is:

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A)  using concrete materials. 
B)  providing hands on experience. 
C)  keeping instructions brief. 
D)  imagining ideal-world scenarios. 
A)  using concrete materials. 
B)  providing hands on experience. 
C)  keeping instructions brief. 
D)  imagining ideal-world scenarios.

Question 11

One difference between the theories of Bruner and Vygotsky is that:

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A)  Vygotsky focused more on the social world of the child. 
B)  Bruner placed more importance on scaffolding students' efforts. 
C)  only Bruner identified stages of growth. 
D)  Vygotsky placed more emphasis on discovery learning. 
A)  Vygotsky focused more on the social world of the child. 
B)  Bruner placed more importance on scaffolding students' efforts. 
C)  only Bruner identified stages of growth. 
D)  Vygotsky placed more emphasis on discovery learning.

Question 12

Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development was strongly influence by the work of:

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A)  Piaget. 
B)  Bruner. 
C)  Vygotsky. 
D)  Erickson. 
A)  Piaget. 
B)  Bruner. 
C)  Vygotsky. 
D)  Erickson.

Question 13

Provide an overview of the key insights from the developmental theories of Piaget, Bruner and Vygotsky and comment on any areas of commonality and divergence.

Accepted Answer

The student's response should cover:
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Question 14

Explain why teachers need to be familiar with human development theories. Choose five key insights from the chapter and explain how they would inform your practice as a teacher.

Accepted Answer

The student's response should cover:
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Question 15

Describe 2 strategies teachers could use to practice Bruner's idea of discovery learning.

Accepted Answer

Present both examples and non-

Question 16

Give three reasons why there are still problems in generalising explanations of human development across genders and cultures.

Accepted Answer

1) Circumstances and medical conditions

Question 17

Is the following statement True or False? 'Kohlberg believed that teachers should intervene to accelerate children's progression through the three stages of moral reasoning.'

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is not one of the four major strands of human development theory that were prevalent in the 1950s and 1960s?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive psychology. 
B)  Behavioural psychology. 
C)  Social constructivist psychology. 
D)  Social cognitive psychology. 
A)  Cognitive psychology. 
B)  Behavioural psychology. 
C)  Social constructivist psychology. 
D)  Social cognitive psychology.

Question 19

Jerome Bruner's insights about development were primarily focused on:

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A)  social development. 
B)  intellectual development. 
C)  language development. 
D)  moral development. 
A)  social development. 
B)  intellectual development. 
C)  language development. 
D)  moral development.

Question 20

In Kohlbergs's six stages of moral development, people make moral judgments based on performing 'good' and 'bad' roles at:

Accepted Answer

A)  stage 3. 
B)  stage 4. 
C)  stage 5. 
D)  stage 6. 
A)  stage 3. 
B)  stage 4. 
C)  stage 5. 
D)  stage 6.

Kohlberg focused on stages of moral development rather than the development of values because he believed:

An important way for teachers to find out first-hand about their students' work habits, manual dexterity and the nature of their present developmental tasks is by:

Lev Vygotsky theorised that at about two years of age children:

Erickson's third stage of initiative versus guilt is most typical of children aged:

Jean Piaget used the term 'assimilation' to refer to when children:

Is the following statement True or False? 'According to Piaget, cognitive growth results from cognitive equilibrium.'

Is the following statement True or False? 'Erickson saw the tension between negative and positive polarities as necessary for healthy psychosocial development.'

In Piaget's four stages of intellectual development the 'concrete operational stage' is applied to the age range:

In his theory of psychosocial development, Erik Erickson argued that:

A strategy that would not be appropriate for teaching children at Piaget's pre-operational stage is:

One difference between the theories of Bruner and Vygotsky is that:

Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development was strongly influence by the work of:

Provide an overview of the key insights from the developmental theories of Piaget, Bruner and Vygotsky and comment on any areas of commonality and divergence.

Explain why teachers need to be familiar with human development theories. Choose five key insights from the chapter and explain how they would inform your practice as a teacher.

Describe 2 strategies teachers could use to practice Bruner's idea of discovery learning.

Give three reasons why there are still problems in generalising explanations of human development across genders and cultures.

Is the following statement True or False? 'Kohlberg believed that teachers should intervene to accelerate children's progression through the three stages of moral reasoning.'

Which of the following is not one of the four major strands of human development theory that were prevalent in the 1950s and 1960s?

Jerome Bruner's insights about development were primarily focused on:

In Kohlbergs's six stages of moral development, people make moral judgments based on performing 'good' and 'bad' roles at:

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Exam 2: How Students Develop and Learn

Kohlberg focused on stages of moral development rather than the development of values because he believed:

An important way for teachers to find out first-hand about their students' work habits, manual dexterity and the nature of their present developmental tasks is by:

Lev Vygotsky theorised that at about two years of age children:

Erickson's third stage of initiative versus guilt is most typical of children aged:

Jean Piaget used the term 'assimilation' to refer to when children:

Is the following statement True or False? 'According to Piaget, cognitive growth results from cognitive equilibrium.'

Is the following statement True or False? 'Erickson saw the tension between negative and positive polarities as necessary for healthy psychosocial development.'

In Piaget's four stages of intellectual development the 'concrete operational stage' is applied to the age range:

In his theory of psychosocial development, Erik Erickson argued that:

A strategy that would not be appropriate for teaching children at Piaget's pre-operational stage is:

One difference between the theories of Bruner and Vygotsky is that:

Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development was strongly influence by the work of:

Provide an overview of the key insights from the developmental theories of Piaget, Bruner and Vygotsky and comment on any areas of commonality and divergence.

Explain why teachers need to be familiar with human development theories. Choose five key insights from the chapter and explain how they would inform your practice as a teacher.

Describe 2 strategies teachers could use to practice Bruner's idea of discovery learning.

Give three reasons why there are still problems in generalising explanations of human development across genders and cultures.

Is the following statement True or False? 'Kohlberg believed that teachers should intervene to accelerate children's progression through the three stages of moral reasoning.'

Which of the following is not one of the four major strands of human development theory that were prevalent in the 1950s and 1960s?

Jerome Bruner's insights about development were primarily focused on:

In Kohlbergs's six stages of moral development, people make moral judgments based on performing 'good' and 'bad' roles at:

What Is Teaching All About

Learner Motivation and Developing Self-Esteem

Learning Environments

The Australian Curriculum

Exploring and Contesting Curriculum

Planning and Preparing for Teaching

Organising Classroom Structures and Routines

Planning to Achieve Goals, Aims, Objectives, Outcomes and Standards

Communicating Effectively

Pedagogy, Teaching and Learning

Classroom Management

Using Resources Creatively

Meeting the Diverse Needs of Students

Developing Knowledgeable, Responsible and Caring Students

Parents and Caregivers Partnerships With Schools

Assessment and Reporting

Professional and Cultural Dimensions of Teaching

Equity, Ethics and Legal Issues in Teaching

Teacher Standards

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