Educational Theories, Active Learning & Strategies

Behaviorism is...

• An Active Learning Theory used mainly in EFL classes

• A Theory based on repetitions & positive reinforcement

• A strategy teachers use in an EFL environment

• A psychological theory to study the behavior of EFL Students

According to the (a)   theory, language skills are acquired through explicit instruction, reinforcement, and conditioning

Which theory emphasizes that language acquisition is inborn, and neural circuits have linguistic information at birth. 

• Social Interactionism

• Innatism

• Cognitivism

• Behaviorism

Which educational theory for language learning emphasizes the role of imitation, repetition, and reinforcement?

• Innatism

• Social Interactionism

• Behaviorism

• Cognitivism

Which of the following is an example of an Active Learning strategy?

• Listening to a long lecture

• Taking notes silently

• Group discussions and problem-solving activities

• Memorizing information without interaction

(a)   Learning encourages students to engage in hands-on activities and interactive discussions

In Active Learning, activities are shifted from the teacher to the students, promoting a (a)   approach

In Active Learning, who takes the central role during the learning process?

• Only the teacher

• Only the students

• Both the teacher and the students

• No one, it's a self-paced individual activity

Which of the following strategies belong to the Direct type?

• Asking questions

• Reducing anxiety

• Arranging and planning

• Forming mental connections

Learning (a)   refer to deliberate actions learners employ to enhance their understanding and retention