ETCH107 Week 1 Quiz - Theories

What is a feature of hard thinking as described in the document?

• Open up

• Approximate

• One right answer

• Hunches

How does divergent thinking differ from convergent thinking?

• Divergent thinking involves exploring many possible solutions, while convergent thinking focuses on finding a single correct answer

• Divergent thinking is a linear process, whereas convergent thinking is non-linear

• Divergent thinking is used in standardized tests, while convergent thinking is not

• Divergent thinking is about applying rules, whereas convergent thinking is about breaking rules

Which are the four (4) major theories for the development of creativity as presented in this subject?

• Multiple Intelligences;

  process learning;

  Developmentally Appropriate Practice;

  sociocultal theory

• Multiple Intelligences;

  Piaget's stages of child development;

  differentiated instruction;

  sociocultal theory

• Multiple Intelligences;

  Piaget's stages of child;

  process learning;

  sociocultal theory

• Multiple Intelligences;

  process learning;

  Developmentally Appropriate Practice;

  differentiated instruction

Answer explanation

Make sure you read Chapter 6 of our prescribed text Creative activities and curriculum for young children (Howard & Mayesky, 2022) to learn more about these theories.

In a 4YO classroom setting, what would the teacher Grace do, if she adopts the differentiated instruction approach?

• Make sure she sets the same goals for all children in her class.

• Based on observation of each child's interests, strengths and growth areas, provide different learning experiences.

• Conduct lots of large group learning activities.

• Provide the same level of support to all children, as they are all 4 years old.

What is a key characteristic of a differentiated instruction/learning environment regarding teacher and student interaction?

• Teachers and children work independently without interaction.

• Teachers and children accept and respect one another’s similarities and differences.

• Teachers provide all the information and students memorize it.

• Teachers focus solely on individual learning without group activities.

Multiple intelligences means...

• Creativity can be expressed in many different ways.

• A child's intelligence is shown in how many numbers they can count and how many letters they can write.

• Each person has one type of intelligence.

• Each person has multiple intelligences, some more dominant than the other ones.

Developmentally
appropriate practice means that teachers need to (reorder the following):

• "Meet children where they are" - plan learning that allows children to use their existing skills and knowledge.

• When planning learning experiences, set challenging but achievable goals.

• Provide scaffolding to support children reach those challenging but achievable goals

• Observe and assess children to understand their current capabilities and existing knowledge.

• If many children struggle or are not interested in the planned learning experience, it means the learning may be too easy/difficult for them, so consider making changes.

Process learning is key to developing creativity. Educators should design learning experiences that emphasise the process rather than the product.

Groups:

(a) Process learning

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(b) Product-driven learning

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