Transformative Learning and Teaching

1. According to Gagné's Nine Events of Instruction, what is the primary purpose of gaining learners' attention at the start of a lesson?

• A) To assess prior knowledge

• B) To prevent distractions during the lesson

• C) To stimulate motivation and focus on the learning task

• D) To begin the lesson with a review of content

2. 2. Which of the following best describes the concept of "transformation in learning"?

• A) Acquiring factual knowledge to complete a task

• B) Changing learners' perspectives and ways of thinking

• C) Memorising concepts for future recall

• D) Applying existing knowledge to new but similar situations

3. In a transformed classroom, the role of the teacher is primarily to:

• A) Deliver information as the sole expert

• B) Facilitate discussions and guide inquiry-based learning

• C) Emphasise strict adherence to a predetermined curriculum

• D) Assess learning outcomes based only on standardised testing

4. Which of the following is a critical element of transformative learning?

• A) Emphasis on surface-level learning for skill acquisition

• B) Encouraging collaborative group projects without reflection

• C) Engaging students in critical reflection and dialogue

• D) Providing detailed lectures without student interaction

5. 5.What role does technology play in the transformation of teaching and learning?

• A) It replaces traditional teaching methods entirely

• B) It serves as a tool to enhance engagement and personalised learning

• C) It minimizes collaboration between students and teachers

• D) It solely focuses on standardising educational content

6. How does problem-based learning contribute to transformative teaching?

• A) It encourages students to memorise solutions

• B) It immerses students in real-world challenges to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• C) It prioritises theoretical content over application

• D) It eliminates the need for student collaboration

7. 7.What role does feedback play in transformative learning?

• A) It is used only to grade student performance

• 7. B) It focuses on correcting surface-level errors

• C) It supports ongoing reflection and guides learners toward deeper understanding

• D) It is optional and rarely impacts the learning process

8. 8.Which of the following strategies aligns with constructivist approaches to transformative learning?

• A) Teacher-centered lectures with little student interaction

• B) Providing only predetermined solutions to problems

• C) Encouraging students to build knowledge through exploration and collaboration

• D) Rote memorisation of facts for standardised testing

9.In a transformative teaching approach, what is the significance of self-directed learning?

• A) It places responsibility solely on the teacher for students’ success

• B) It empowers students to take ownership of their learning journey, fostering autonomy and deeper engagement

• C) It focuses primarily on completing assigned tasks

• D) It ensures all learners follow the same structured pathway

10.Which activity aligns with the "Creating" level in Bloom’s revised taxonomy?

• A) Solving a math equation using a taught formula

• B) Listing the key events of a historical timeline

• C) Matching vocabulary words with their definitions

• D) Developing a new marketing plan for a case study