Deck 5: Teaching Academically Diverse Learners

Question 1

Which aspect of intelligence from Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence relates to a person's internal mental processes?

A)analytical intelligence
B)practical intelligence
C)creative intelligence
D)musical intelligence

Answer 1

A

Question 2

How does Howard Gardner differentiate between the five minds and the nine intelligences that are part of his Multiple Intelligences (MI) theory?

Answer 2

Gardner defines the five minds as broad uses of the mind that can be cultivated in school, the workplace, or in professions.These minds make use of the different intelligences.

Question 3

The three major learning styles according to the VAK model are

A)voluntary, automatic, and knee-jerk.
B)versatile, adaptable, and kinetic.
C)vicious, apathetic, and kindly.
D)visual, auditory, and kinesthetic.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

A learner's preferred way of acquiring, processing, and making use of new knowledge is one's

A)intelligence quotient.
B)experiential potential.
C)learning style.
D)multiple intelligence.

Question 5

The primary goal of differentiating instruction is to.

A)accelerate the pace of learning for some students.
B)maximize the learning of all students.
C)identify which students are gifted and talented.
D)promote self-learning.

Question 6

According to Kolb's experiential learning theory, the cycle of learning begins with

A)time for reflective observation.
B)a concrete experience.
C)active experimentation.
D)a period of abstract conceptualization.

Question 7

Which aspect of the curriculum provides opportunities for differentiating instruction?

A)process
B)products
C)content
D)all of the above

Question 8

What is the goal of acceleration as an instructional approach for gifted students?

Question 9

How did Simon and Binet determine a person's intelligence quotient (IQ)?

Question 10

According to Kolb, how are diverging learners different from converging learners?

A)Converging learners are leaders and thinkers while diverging learners are analytical and logical.
B)Diverging learners are pragmatic and practical while converging learners are more emotional and artistic.
C)Converging learners are pragmatic and practical while diverging learners are more emotional and artistic.
D)Diverging learners are reflective and emotional while converging learners are analytical and logical.