Self-Regulated Learning

Are behavioral and cognitive learning theories two entirely separate areas of study, or have they intermingled over time?

• Entirely separate.

• Intermingled schools of thought.

Is learned behavior only information one learns consciously, or does it also include information learned unconsciously?

• All learned behavior, conscious or unconscious.

• Only consciously learned behavior.

. As teachers, it will be important to use both positive and negative consequences in order to teach students what actions are acceptable and which are not. How are these terms referred to in behavioral theories of learning?

• Enjoyable

• Pleasurable

• Unpleasant

• Painful

In your experiences in the classroom, when have you witnessed students demonstrate a great ability to learn? What did they learn, how did they explain it, and how did this inform your understanding of how students can learn?

When properly using the tactic of negative reinforcement on students, the outcome will be…

• The student will stop the behavior you are attempting to suppress

• The student will avoid that behavior in order to secure an reward

• The student will continue that behavior

Why might an educator avoid using a punisher behavior on a student?

Practical Reinforcers are used to encourage students to continue the behavior they are performing. Which of the following is not a Practical Reinforcer?

• Food

• Self-reinforcement

• Apathy

• Attention

The Slavin textbook discusses misconduct and consequences, and how to handle misbehavior in the classroom. Why would it be important for an educator to try and counteract student behavior with minute corrections, as opposed to significant punishment?

Students can learn from observing those who are around them. This includes parents, siblings, peers, and educators. What is this kind of learning called?

• Osmosis

• Vicarious Learning

• Self-Regulated Learning

• Self-Reinforcement

How can teaching Self-Regulated Learning to students benefit their abilities to learn?