Understanding Behaviourism and Constructivism

What is the main focus of behaviourism?

• Observable behaviour and environmental factors

• Internal mental processes

• Genetic factors

• Emotional experiences

Which theory emphasizes the role of external stimuli in shaping behavior?

• cognitive psychology

• psychoanalysis

• humanism

• behaviourism

According to behaviorism, how is learning achieved?

• Observation

• Imitation

• Intuition

• Conditioning

What are the principles of behaviourism?

• Behaviour cannot be modified

• Behaviour is solely determined by genetics

• Behaviour is not influenced by the environment

• Behaviour can be studied scientifically, behaviour is influenced by the environment, behaviour can be modified through reinforcement and punishment.

What is the main focus of constructivism?

• Active role of the learner in constructing their own knowledge and understanding.

• Passive role of the learner in acquiring knowledge from the teacher.

• Memorization of facts and information.

• Rote learning without understanding the concepts.

Which theory emphasizes the role of active learning and personal experiences?

• constructivist theory

• behaviourist theory

• cognitive theory

• humanistic theory

According to constructivism, how is learning achieved?

• Through active engagement and interaction with the environment, where learners construct their own understanding and knowledge.

• Through passive observation and absorption of information from the environment.

• Through direct instruction and guidance from a teacher.

• Through memorization and repetition of information.

What are the principles of constructivism?

• Learning is a passive process

• Learners are passive recipients of knowledge

• Learning is independent of prior knowledge and experiences

• Prior knowledge and experiences shape new learning, Learning is a social process, Learning is contextual, Learners are actively engaged in constructing their own knowledge.

How does behaviourism view the role of the teacher?

• The role of the teacher in behaviourism is to facilitate and control the learning environment.

• The role of the teacher in behaviourism is to prioritize individual student needs and preferences.

• The role of the teacher in behaviourism is to provide direct instruction and lecture to students.

• The role of the teacher in behaviourism is to punish students for incorrect behavior.

How does constructivism view the role of the teacher?

• The role of the teacher in constructivism is to provide all the information and knowledge to the students.

• The role of the teacher in constructivism is to control and direct the learning process.

• The role of the teacher in constructivism is to assess and evaluate students' knowledge.

• The role of the teacher in constructivism is to facilitate learning and guide students in constructing their own knowledge.