EDUC 201_Assessment of Learning Theories

Which learning theory is described as teacher-centered and involves students responding to external stimuli?

• Constructivism

• Social cognitive learning theories

• Behaviorism

• Cognitive learning theories

In a constructivist classroom, how might the classroom be set up?

• In rows

• In groups

• No specific arrangement

• Facing the teacher

According to behaviorism, how do students modify their behavior?

• Through group discussions

• By internalizing rewards and punishments

• By constructing their own perspective

• Through symbolic mental constructions

Who is a major theorist associated with constructivism?

• B.F. Skinner

• Vygotsky

• Pavlov

• Bandura

What is a criticism often associated with behaviorism?

• It is too student-centered

• It focuses too much on internal mental processes

• Teachers are too controlling

• It lacks structure

In constructivism, how do learners make sense of new information?

• By memorizing facts

• Through rewards and punishments

• By adjusting their mental models

• By absolute control by teachers

How does constructivism view knowledge?

• As a transfer from teacher to student

• As a social construct

• As something constructed by individuals

• As a series of responses to stimuli

What teaching style is commonly used in a behaviorist classroom?

• Group work

• Lecture

• Project-based learning

• Discussion forums

Which theorist is not associated with Constructivism?

• Piaget

• Bruner

• Skinner

• Vgotsky

How does constructivism view knowledge?

• As a transfer from teacher to student

• As a social construct

• As something constructed by individuals

• As a series of responses to stimuli