HPGD2203 Topic 5 : School as a Place for Teaching and Learning

What is the definition of learning according to the text?

• A. Learning is a process that occurs only in formal settings.

• B. Learning involves elements such as knowledge, skills, and behaviors.

• C. Learning is limited to social interactions.

• D. Learning is a passive activity.

Which approach focuses on internal mental activities such as thinking and problem-solving?

• D. Humanistic approach

• A. Behaviourist approach

• B. Cognitive approach

• C. Constructivist approach

What is the main focus of the behaviourist approach in learning?

• B. Building knowledge through activities

• D. Social interactions

• C. Behaviour and behavioral change

• A. Internal mental activities

What is reinforcement in the behaviourist approach?

• C. A reward given after a certain behavior

• D. A negative stimuli given after an action

• B. A process to weaken behavior

• A. A punishment for unwanted behavior

Which type of memory has a large capacity and stores information for a longer duration?

• B. Short-term memory

• C. Long-term memory

• A. Sensory memory

• D. Working memory

What is the main focus of the constructivist approach in teaching and learning?

• A. Passive acceptance of knowledge

• B. Active role of the student in learning

• C. Memorization of facts

• D. Teacher-centered approach

Which approach involves students building meaning about the world through interactions with objects and ideas?

• D. Humanistic approach

• C. Constructivist approach

• B. Cognitive approach

• A. Behaviourist approach

What is the zone of proximal development (ZPD) according to Vygotsky?

• C. The level of cognitive skills in students

• B. The distance between school and home

• D. The level of teacher-centered learning

• A. The distance between actual and potential development under guidance

Which approach involves inquiry-based learning and problem-solving?

• D. Humanistic approach

• B. Cognitive approach

• A. Behaviourist approach

• C. Constructivist approach

What is the main focus of cooperative learning?

• A. Individual learning without interaction

• B. Memorization of facts

• C. Motivating students to learn together

• D. Teacher-centered approach