Theories, models and principles of education and training

Which of the following best describes Kolb's learning cycle?

• Learning is a cycle of Experiencing, Reflecting, Thinking and Acting

• 
  Learning is a cycle of Observing, Imitating, Practicing and Perfecting

• Learning is a cycle of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking

• Learning is a cycle of Memorizing, Recalling, Applying and Evaluating

What role does the teacher play in the learning process according to the Facilitative learning theory?

• Teacher is the primary source of knowledge and controls the learning process

• 
  Teacher is a passive observer in the learning process

• Teacher is a facilitator of the learning process. Learners have the autonomy of their own learning

• 
  Teacher is responsible for evaluating and grading students only

According to the Pike's Retention of learning, what percentage of information do learners remember after 3 days if they both say and do it?

• 10%

• 20%

• 70%

• 90%

How many domains of learning did Bloom recognise?

• 3

• 4

• 2

• 5

According to Gange, there are 5 main categories of learning: Verbal information, Intellectual Skills, Cognitive Strategies, Motor Skills, and ....

• Emotional Skills

• Attitudes

• Intellectual Skills

• Technical Skills

How does learning occur according to Laird?

• Learning occurs through memorization and repetition

• Learning occurs through trial and error

• Learning occurs through simulation of senses

• Learning occurs through passive observation

What is the process by which learners construct new knowledge?

• Learners construct new knowledge and build upon prior experiences

• Learners construct new knowledge by copying others

• Learners construct new knowledge through rote memorization

• Learners construct new knowledge through random guessing

How do people learn according to the Behaviorism?

• 
  Through memorization

• Through consequences of their actions (reinforcement & punishment)

• 
  Through observation only

• Through stimulation of senses

What is the process called when learning occurs through balancing new information with existing knowledge?

• 
  Assimilation

• 
  Equilibration

• Accommodation

• 
  Reinforcement

According to Dewey, what is learning considered to be?

• 
  A preparation for life

• 
  A lifelong process

• A temporary phase

• 
  LIFE itself