Educational Approaches Quiz

Which educational approach emphasizes "learning by doing" and student-centered experiences?

• Behaviorism

• Progressivism (John Dewey’s theory)

• Essentialism

• Perennialism

What is the primary goal of "inclusive education"?

• Separating students by academic ability

• Providing online learning for all students

• Integrating students with disabilities into mainstream classrooms

• Focusing on gifted students

Bloom’s Taxonomy categorizes learning objectives into which domains?

• Cognitive, affective, and psychomotor

• Knowledge, skills, and attitudes

• Memory, understanding, and application

• Visual, auditory, and kinesthetic

Which theorist proposed the "zone of proximal development (ZPD)"?

• Jean Piaget

• Lev Vygotsky

• Maria Montessori

• Abraham Maslow

"Scaffolding" in teaching refers to:

• Gradually reducing support as students gain skills

• Using technology to deliver lessons

• Grouping students by ability level

• Testing students frequently

What does "DI" stand for in teaching strategies?

• Direct Instruction

• Digital Innovation

• Differentiated Instruction

• Developmental Interventions

Which term describes learning that occurs outside formal classroom settings (e.g., through experience)?

• Formal learning

• Informal learning

• Distance learning

• Blended learning

"Intrinsic motivation" refers to:

• Motivation from external rewards (e.g., grades)

• Motivation from internal desires (e.g., curiosity)

• Motivation from competition

• Motivation from teacher praise

Which assessment type is used DURING the learning process to provide feedback?

• Summative assessment (e.g., final exams)

• Formative assessment (e.g., quizzes)

• Diagnostic assessment

• Norm-referenced assessment

The "Montessori method" is characterized by:

• Structured, teacher-led lessons

• Self-directed learning with hands-on materials

• Heavy focus on standardized testing

• Competitive classroom environments