CIT261 CH4 Learners

What is one of the key aspects of understanding your learners?

• Their favorite color

• Demographic information

• Their hobbies

• Their favorite food

Which type of learner is characterized by wanting to know only what is necessary?

• The 'Oooh, shiny!' learner

• The 'I need to solve a problem' learner

• The 'Hey! This is cool!' learner

• The 'Just tell me what I need to know' learner

What is intrinsic motivation?

• Motivation driven by external rewards

• Motivation that is irrelevant to the task

• Motivation based on personal interest

• Motivation that is always high

What is one strategy for teaching intrinsically motivated learners?

• Using extensive theory

• Saying 'Thank you'

• Avoiding their interests

• Providing no feedback

What does scaffolding refer to in the context of learning?

• Building supports to aid learning

• Providing no assistance

• Ignoring prior knowledge

• Creating a competitive environment

Why is it important to know your learners' current skill level?

• To determine their age

• To assess the difficulty of the learning experience

• To know their favorite subjects

• To evaluate their attendance

What is one way to engage learners?

• Avoid using visuals

• Limit their success

• Give them no control

• Give them some control

Which of the following is NOT a learning style mentioned?

• Auditory

• Mathematical

• Visual

• Kinesthetic

What does Gardner's Multiple Intelligences theory propose?

• Intelligence is fixed and unchangeable

• People have different kinds of intelligences

• All intelligence is measured by IQ

• There is only one type of intelligence

What is the purpose of using visuals in teaching?

• To enhance understanding

• To confuse learners

• To limit engagement

• To provide unnecessary information