Learning Theories in Reading - Scenario Identification

Read the following scenario and decide which learning theory applies: Students participate in reading and writing workshop.

• A) Behaviorism

• B) Constructivism

• C) Sociolinguistics

• D) Information Processing

Read the following scenario and decide which learning theory applies: Teachers engage students with experiences.

• A) Behaviorism

• B) Constructivism

• C) Sociolinguistics

• D) Information Processing

Read the following scenario and decide which learning theory applies: Students respond to literature by writing in reading logs and participating in group dialogues.

• A) Behaviorism

• B) Constructivism

• C) Sociolinguistics

• D) Information Processing

Read the following scenario and decide which learning theory applies: Teachers provide direct instruction while children are passive recipients.

• Behaviorism

• Constructivism

• Sociolinguistics

• Information Processing

Read the following scenario and decide which learning theory applies: Students work on literature focus units.

• A) Behaviorism

• B) Constructivism

• C) Sociolinguistics

• D) Information Processing

Read the following scenario and decide which learning theory applies: Teachers provide scaffolds for students.

• A) Behaviorism

• B) Constructivism

• C) Sociolinguistics

• D) Information Processing

Read the following scenario and decide which learning theory applies: Students use K-W-L charts.

• A) Behaviorism

• B) Constructivism

• C) Sociolinguistics

• D) Information Processing

Read the following scenario and decide which learning theory applies: Teachers use basal reading programs and post word walls in classrooms.

• A) Behaviorism

• B) Constructivism

• C) Sociolinguistics

• D) Information Processing

Read the following scenario and decide which learning theory applies: Students practice skills in fill-in worksheets.

• A) Behaviorism

• B) Constructivism

• C) Sociolinguistics

• D) Information Processing

Read the following scenario and decide which learning theory applies: Teachers view reading and writing as interactive processes.

• A) Behaviorism

• B) Constructivism

• C) Sociolinguistics

• D) Information Processing