Learning Theories (External) Beh Cog Constr Connectivism

Which of the following statement is correct about Constructivism?

• Meaning is created rather than acquired.
• Methods include the use of instructional cues, reinforcement, and practice.
• Students learn basic skills before they move to more complex processes.

The constructivism learning theory argues that people produce knowledge and form meaning based upon their experiences

• True
• False

Select all the reasons why this picture represents a constructivist approach to learning?

• Collaboration

• Teacher directed

• Hands on

• Manipulatives

Which learning theory seeks to "broaden attention from the learner as an isolated individual to include a focus on the social settings that construct and constitute the individual as a learner" (Lave and Wenger, 1991)

• Social Learning Theories
• Socialism
• Constructivism
• Cognitivism

Which of these is NOT a theory of learning?

• Behaviourism
• Social Learning Theory
• Cognasism
• Constructivism

Which learning theory centres on what happens between stimulus and response, understanding processes such as memory?

• Cognitivism
• Cognitive Behaviourism
• Cognitive Constructivism
• Constructivism

Skinner's Rats Experiment drew our attention to what aspect of behaviourist learning theory?

• Humans are like animals
• Reinforcement can strengthen learning
• Reintegration of learning
• Rat's learn quicker than dogs

What does the ZPD stand for?

• Zone of Potential Development
• Zone of Practice Discourse
• Zone of Proximal Development
• Zone of Priority Discussion

If, as a teacher, you set clear learning objectives and design repetitive practices, what theory of learning is evident?

• Cognitivism
• Social Constructivism
• Social Behaviourism
• Behaviourism

What does the following statement refer to: Groups of people that share a concern or a passion for something they do and learn how to do it better as they interact regularly.

• Practice Community
• Communism
• Community
• Community of Practice