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 ____________ 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

______ 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 __________________ 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 __________ refer to deliberate actions learners employ to enhance their understanding and retention