Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Vygotsky's notion that learning is inherently social and embedded in a particular cultural setting is consistent with

Accepted Answer

A) guided learning. 
B) relativistic learning. 
C) situated learning. 
D) sociological learning. 
A) guided learning. 
B) relativistic learning. 
C) situated learning. 
D) sociological learning. C

Question 3

The guided inquiry model developed by Magnusson,Palincsar,and their colleagues involves both firsthand investigations and

Accepted Answer

A) discovery methods. 
B) pattern investigations. 
C) secondhand investigations. 
D) sequences of inquiry. 
A) discovery methods. 
B) pattern investigations. 
C) secondhand investigations. 
D) sequences of inquiry. C

Question 4

Bruner's notion of teaching,in which more complex forms of learning build upon fundamental concepts taught early in the school years,is called the ________ curriculum.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Bruner's notion of teaching,in which more complex...

Question 5

In the Key School (Indianapolis,Indiana),students of different ages work side by side in a "pod" as part of a program called cognitive ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the Key School (Indianapolis,Indiana),students of different...

Question 6

John Butler is a skilled and charismatic teacher of high-school chemistry.He sees himself as a proponent of the constructivist theory of learning,while having elements of social cognitive views of learning reflected in some of his teaching strategies.The make-up of this year's class poses some problems for Mr.Butler in that approximately half the class has a strong background in science while the other half has a weak background.
-How might the use of cooperative learning strategies help students to overcome the diverseness in their science backgrounds?

Accepted Answer

First,the problem may serve as an "instr

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Mr.Schwab's class engaged in a week-long project to pick up trash around the school grounds.This activity is an example of service learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Collaboration with others in learning is believed by many constructivists to involve working together to co-construct meaning through ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Collaboration with others in learning is believed...

Question 10

The five elements of cooperative learning listed by David and Roger Johnson (1994)include positive interdependence,individual accountability,group processing,collaborative skills and

Accepted Answer

A) group grading. 
B) large groups of 10 or more students. 
C) single sex groups. 
D) face-to-face interactions. 
A) group grading. 
B) large groups of 10 or more students. 
C) single sex groups. 
D) face-to-face interactions.

Question 11

If a cooperative learning group is functioning at a high level and support each other,they are said to have ________.

Accepted Answer

positive i

Question 12

John Butler is a skilled and charismatic teacher of high-school chemistry.He sees himself as a proponent of the constructivist theory of learning,while having elements of social cognitive views of learning reflected in some of his teaching strategies.The make-up of this year's class poses some problems for Mr.Butler in that approximately half the class has a strong background in science while the other half has a weak background.
-Ms.Beck,the teacher in the adjacent room,complained that the noise in Mr.Hutch's class (during the group exercises)is too loud and very distracting.If you were Mr.Hutch,how would you handle this situation?

Accepted Answer

First,you will want to speak with Ms.Bec

Question 13

When students are confronted with real situations that have meaning for them,the learning is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When students are confronted with real situations...

Question 14

The principal characteristics of constructivist teaching are complex,real-life learning environments and

Accepted Answer

A) guided discovery and feedback. 
B) inquiry methods and discovery strategies. 
C) social negotiation and shared responsibility. 
D) testing hypotheses and forming conclusions. 
A) guided discovery and feedback. 
B) inquiry methods and discovery strategies. 
C) social negotiation and shared responsibility. 
D) testing hypotheses and forming conclusions.

Question 15

Piaget's approach to learning is an example of what type of constructivism?

Accepted Answer

A) Both externally and internally directed 
B) Externally directed 
C) Internally directed 
D) Logically directed 
A) Both externally and internally directed 
B) Externally directed 
C) Internally directed 
D) Logically directed

Question 16

In their writing group,Aron has become the expert on how to write an introductory sentence.When students teach other students about the part in which they have expertise,they are engaged in what type of cooperative learning structure?

Accepted Answer

A) Jigsaw 
B) Group work 
C) Reciprocal questioning 
D) Service learning 
A) Jigsaw 
B) Group work 
C) Reciprocal questioning 
D) Service learning

Question 17

Online interactive gaming environments in virtual worlds are harmful for children's cognitive development and should be avoided.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Many constructivist theories are grounded in the work of _____________.

Accepted Answer

Piaget (or

Question 19

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 provide support for individuals. 
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 provide support for individuals.

Question 20

Service learning focuses on academic learning and students' personal and ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Service learning focuses on academic learning and...

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

Vygotsky's notion that learning is inherently social and embedded in a particular cultural setting is consistent with

The guided inquiry model developed by Magnusson,Palincsar,and their colleagues involves both firsthand investigations and

Bruner's notion of teaching,in which more complex forms of learning build upon fundamental concepts taught early in the school years,is called the ________ curriculum.

In the Key School (Indianapolis,Indiana),students of different ages work side by side in a "pod" as part of a program called cognitive ________.

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

Mr.Schwab's class engaged in a week-long project to pick up trash around the school grounds.This activity is an example of service learning.

Collaboration with others in learning is believed by many constructivists to involve working together to co-construct meaning through ________.

The five elements of cooperative learning listed by David and Roger Johnson (1994)include positive interdependence,individual accountability,group processing,collaborative skills and

If a cooperative learning group is functioning at a high level and support each other,they are said to have ________.

When students are confronted with real situations that have meaning for them,the learning is ________.

The principal characteristics of constructivist teaching are complex,real-life learning environments and

Piaget's approach to learning is an example of what type of constructivism?

In their writing group,Aron has become the expert on how to write an introductory sentence.When students teach other students about the part in which they have expertise,they are engaged in what type of cooperative learning structure?

Online interactive gaming environments in virtual worlds are harmful for children's cognitive development and should be avoided.

Many constructivist theories are grounded in the work of _____________.

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

Service learning focuses on academic learning and students' personal and ________.

Learning, Teaching, and Educational Psychology

Cognitive Development

The Self, Social, and Moral Development

Learner Differences and Learning Needs

Language Development, Language Diversity, and Immigrant Education

Culture and Diversity

Behavioral 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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Exam 10: The Learning Sciences and Constructivism

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

Vygotsky's notion that learning is inherently social and embedded in a particular cultural setting is consistent with

The guided inquiry model developed by Magnusson,Palincsar,and their colleagues involves both firsthand investigations and

Bruner's notion of teaching,in which more complex forms of learning build upon fundamental concepts taught early in the school years,is called the ________ curriculum.

In the Key School (Indianapolis,Indiana),students of different ages work side by side in a "pod" as part of a program called cognitive ________.

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

Mr.Schwab's class engaged in a week-long project to pick up trash around the school grounds.This activity is an example of service learning.

Collaboration with others in learning is believed by many constructivists to involve working together to co-construct meaning through ________.

The five elements of cooperative learning listed by David and Roger Johnson (1994)include positive interdependence,individual accountability,group processing,collaborative skills and

If a cooperative learning group is functioning at a high level and support each other,they are said to have ________.

When students are confronted with real situations that have meaning for them,the learning is ________.

The principal characteristics of constructivist teaching are complex,real-life learning environments and

Piaget's approach to learning is an example of what type of constructivism?

In their writing group,Aron has become the expert on how to write an introductory sentence.When students teach other students about the part in which they have expertise,they are engaged in what type of cooperative learning structure?

Online interactive gaming environments in virtual worlds are harmful for children's cognitive development and should be avoided.

Many constructivist theories are grounded in the work of _____________.

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

Service learning focuses on academic learning and students' personal and ________.

Learning, Teaching, and Educational Psychology

Cognitive Development

The Self, Social, and Moral Development

Learner Differences and Learning Needs

Language Development, Language Diversity, and Immigrant Education

Culture and Diversity

Behavioral 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

Filters