Learning theory

what is learning theory ?

• A theory that explains how people and animals learn
• A theory that explains the origin of the universe
• A theory that explains the structure of atoms
• A theory that explains the evolution of species

As a coach, if you focus on active learning through problem solving tasks, with an emphasis on group work, you would be guided by what learning theory?

• Social Learning Theories
• Constructivism
• Social Cognitivism
• Social Teaching Theory

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

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

• Cognitivism
• Cognitive Behaviourism
• Cognitive Constructivism
• Constructivism

His theory is one of the foundations of constructivism and one where social interaction plays a fundamental role. It is in contrast to Piaget's theory.

• Lev Vygotsky's Social Development Theory
• Jerome Bruner's Discovery Learning Theory 
• Benjamin Bloom's Taxonomy Theory 
• John Bowlby's Attachment Theory 

Constructivism is split in to two parts.  Which of the following three answers is INCORRECT.

• Social
• Constructive
• Cognitive

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

The Zone of Proximal Development refers to the difference between what a learner can do on their own and what they can do under adult guidance or in collaboration with...

• Teachers and coaches
• Friends and close family
• More capable peers
• Personal research inc. textbooks and journal articles

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

Would you consider children of a high ability to have an additional support need? 

• Yes, they would need just as much support as children with other support needs.
• No, they are likely to be successful learners anyway.