Understanding Cognitive Constructivism Theory

What does cognitive constructivism theory primarily focus on?

• Knowledge construction through discovery

• Learning through physical activities

• Passive observation

• Memorization of facts

Which of the following is an example of assimilation in cognitive constructivism?

• A child calling a horse a 'dog' because it has four legs

• A student using a computer program for the first time

• A child recognizing different colors

• A teacher explaining a new concept in class

What is the role of accommodation in cognitive constructivism?

• Focusing solely on sensory experiences

• Ignoring contradictory information

• Adapting existing schemas to incorporate new knowledge

• Reinforcing existing knowledge without change

Which pedagogical approach involves children planning and carrying out activities themselves?

• Experiential learning

• Virtual reality

• Horoscope

• Project-based learning

What is a key feature of project-based learning?

• Learning through lectures

• Using textbooks as the primary resource

• Observing demonstrations without participation

• Engaging with real-life problems and solutions

Which stage of Piaget's cognitive development is characterized by the use of mental representations?

• Formal operational stage

• Concrete operational stage

• Pre-operational stage

• Sensory-motor stage

What does the concrete operational stage enable children to do?

• Engage only in pretend play

• Think abstractly about hypothetical situations

• Learn primarily through sensory and motor activities

• Solve problems considering multiple outcomes

According to Jerome Bruner, what is essential for cognitive development?

• Strict age-related stages of development

• A nurturing environment and the presence of a knowledgeable adult

• Learning exclusively through direct instruction

• Focusing on sensory experiences only

What does Kolb's experiential learning cycle emphasize?

• Passive observation as the best learning method

• A cyclical process of experience, reflection, and testing

• Memorization of information without application

• Avoidance of new experiences to focus on known concepts

Which mode of representation did Bruner propose as being action-based?

• Iconic representation

• Active representation

• Abstract representation

• Symbolic representation