Supporting Education and Family Engagement

Which of the following is a key concept of behaviourism in education?

• Schema

• Positive reinforcer

• Zone of proximal development

• Discovery learning

Who is associated with the theory of constructivism and the concept of schema?

• B.F. Skinner

• Jean Piaget

• Lev Vygotsky

• Carl Rogers

What is the main focus of Vygotsky's zone of proximal development?

• The stages of cognitive development

• The role of reinforcement in learning

• The difference between what a learner can do without help and what they can do with guidance

• The process of discovery learning

Which learning theory is Kolb's experiential learning cycle associated with?

• Behaviourism

• Constructivism

• Humanism

• Experiential learning

What is one advantage of working with parents, carers, and wider families to support young people?

• It reduces the need for professional educators

• It creates a more isolated learning environment

• It enhances the support network for the child

• It limits the child's exposure to diverse perspectives

In which context is it important to be sensitive to the different environments in which children grow up?

• When designing a national curriculum

• When assessing a child's academic performance

• When developing partnerships with families

• When setting up classroom seating arrangements

What is a common barrier to effective partnerships between educators and families?

• Lack of interest from the child

• Cultural differences and misunderstandings

• Overabundance of resources

• Excessive communication

Where can educators find a range of resources to support parents, carers, and wider family?

• Local libraries

• Online educational platforms

• Community centres

• All of the above

Which of the following is an example of a negative reinforcer in an educational setting?

• Giving a student extra homework for poor behaviour

• Removing a disliked task when a student behaves well

• Praising a student for completing their work

• Assigning a student to detention

Bruner's discovery learning emphasises which of the following?

• Learning through direct instruction

• Learning through exploration and problem-solving

• Learning through rote memorisation

• Learning through punishment and reward