Constructivism in the Classroom Quiz

According to constructivist theory, knowledge is:

• Transmitted from teacher to student.

• Constructed by the student through active learning.

• A combination of A and B.

• None of the above.

Jean Piaget is a well-known constructivist theorist who developed the theory of:

• Cognitive development.

• Social constructivism.

• The zone of proximal development.

• All of the above.

In constructivist learning environments, the teacher should act as:

• A facilitator of learning.

• A source of knowledge.

• A disciplinarian.

• None of the above.

The process by which learners construct new knowledge based on their existing knowledge and experiences is called: (a)   .

The idea that knowledge is constructed through social interaction and collaboration is known as: (a)   .

The zone of proximal development (ZPD) is the range of tasks that a learner can complete with the assistance of a more skilled person. It is also known as the: (a)   .

Constructivist learning environments are characterized by student-centered instruction and active learning.

• True

• False

Constructivist theorists believe that knowledge is absolute and unchanging.

• True

• False

The teacher's role in a constructivist learning environment is to provide students with direct instruction and lectures.

• True

• False

Constructivism is a theory of learning that is based on the idea that knowledge is constructed by the learner through active engagement with their environment.

• True

• False