Prof. Ed. 5 Quiz 2

What example does Sean use to explain Bruner's Constructivism theory?

• Birds

• He doesn't give an example

• Static electricity

• Building a robot

At what representation level of learning should children learn about the world through actions on physical objects and the outcomes of these actions?

• Enactive representation

• Iconic representation

• Symbolic representation

• Semi-abstract representation

Mr. Smith is planning a science lesson. He planning to include an activity that encourage collaboration and problem solving. Which kind of group should he choose?

• Teacher-led grouping

• Student-led grouping

• Small-group instruction

• Independent student work

Which statement does not refer to cognitive theories?

• Prefer to concentrate on analyzing cognitive process.

• Conclusions are based on observation of external manifestations of learning.

• Study of the structures and components of information processing.

• Belief in non-observable behavior.

On cognitive principles in test construction, what ability is required to correctly answer fill-in-the blank questions?

• Analytical thinking

• Creative imagination

• Application process

• Memory recall

The term used by Bruner to described a form of learning that result from active exploration of alternatives on the part of the learner is

• Discovery learning

• Rote memorization

• Conditioning

• Signal learning

According to Bruner's Theory of Cognitive Development, which of the following is not a mode of thinking?

• Enactive

• Numeric

• Iconic

• Symbolic

Choose the right order of three modes of representation proposed by Jerome Bruner

• Iconic representation leading to Enactive representation and finally Symbolic representation

• Enactive representation leading to Iconic representation and finally Symbolic representation

• Symbolic representation leading to Iconic representation and finally representation Enactive

• Enactive representation leading to Symbolic representation and finally Iconic representation

Which of the following sequence of representation is most appropriate to develop to developed the working skill in children at abstract level?

• symbolic - concrete - pictorial

• concrete - symbolic - pictorial

• pictorial - symbolic - concrete

• symbolic - pictorial - concrete

What is Ausubel´s theory about?

• Cognitive development theory

• The zone of proximal development

• Meaningful learning theory

• Constructivist theory