Constructivism in Education Quiz

What is the main focus of constructivism in education?

• The importance of stimuli and rewards

• Active processes taking place for the child or young person

• Memorization of facts

• Passive learning through observation

According to constructivism, how do children construct their thinking?

• Through memorization

• As a result of experiences

• By following instructions

• Through imitation

What does cognitive constructivism focus on?

• Physical development during learning

• Cognitive processes when learning occurs

• Emotional responses to learning

• Social interactions in learning

Who is the key influence in cognitive constructivism?

• Lev Vygotsky

• Jerome Bruner

• Jean Piaget

• David Kolb

What fascinated Jean Piaget about young children?

• Their ability to learn languages quickly

• Their unique logic and common incorrect answers

• Their artistic skills

• Their physical development

What did Jean Piaget's theory explain?

• How children develop physically

• How children learn and their cognitive development over time

• How children interact socially

• How children express emotions

What did Piaget conclude about children's development of patterns of actions and thinking?

• They are innate and unchangeable.

• They provide conclusions about the world.

• They are irrelevant to learning.

• They are solely based on adult influence.

What term did Piaget use to describe a pattern of thought or behavior?

• Schema

• Algorithm

• Blueprint

• Model

What are the terms used by Piaget to describe how children develop or adapt new schemas?

• Integration and differentiation

• Assimilation and accommodation

• Reflection and correction

• Observation and imitation

What is the process of absorbing new information and developing new schemas to accommodate it called in Piaget's theory?

• Assimilation

• Equilibrium

• Constructivism

• Accommodation