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WorksheetsPrinciples - Teaching Philosophies & Theories
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 15mins
Truth and knowledge is subjective
Cognitivism
Behaviorism
Constructivism
Humanism
Learning is a process of responding to stimuli continuing to reinforce the process
Cognitivism
Behaviorism
Constructivism
Humanism
Self-discovery is a part of learning and education is life itself
Cognitivism
Behaviorism
Constructivism
Humanism
Focus on an individuals’ skills of knowledge acquisition
Cognitivism
Behaviorism
Construvtism
Humanism
__________ is defined as a cohesive, repeatable action sequence possessing component action which is tightly interconnected and governed by a core meaning.
Sensorimotor stage
Schema
Accommodation
Assimilation
Which of the following does NOT explain the formal operational stage?
Happens among children between the ages of two and seven
The period of time involving a dramatic increase in logical thinking
Children can use deductive reasoning and understand abstract concepts
Children can see multiple potential solutions
The __________ theory is when the student is reliant on the instructor for learning and the __________ theory is when the student is self sufficient.
Andragogy; pedagogy
Pedagogy; andragogy
Sensory; intuitive
Visual; verbal
Select all of the following which describes reflective learning.
Like to think things through before acting
Tend to gain information with a linear process
Tend to learn more effectively by thinking the situation through
Tend to work better in large groups
Personal beliefs are defined as statements, principles or doctrines an individual believes to be true.
True
False
John, a high school science instructor, is working on writing a two to three page philosophy of education. Select all of the following which should be included within his philosophy of education.
How to improve as an instructor
The goal of education and how the goal will be met
The importance of education
Why the material is taught in a certain manner
Which of the following influences are how personal beliefs are formed?
Culture
Education
Faith or Spirituality
All of the answer choices are correct.
Which of the following describes personal beliefs?
Affects one’s behavior, thought and emotions
Influences where one works
Determines how one achieves goals
All of the answer choices are correct
Personal beliefs do not affect how an instructor produces their philosophy of education.
True
False
Learn by doing and by discovering
Perennialism
Essentialism
Romanticism
Progressivism
How did Skinner's work influence the field of education?
Introducing existentialist philosophy into educational practices
Promoting the use of behaviorist principles in teaching and learning
Encouraging the incorporation of humanistic principles in education
Advocating for the use of psychoanalytic theories in teaching
What are some practical applications of Skinner's theories in the classroom?
Positive reinforcement, shaping, and behavior modification techniques
Implementing Skinner's theories to encourage independent learning and self-motivation
Using Skinner's theories to promote creativity and critical thinking
Negative reinforcement, punishment, and ignoring students' behavior
Discuss the role of punishment in Skinner's theory of behaviorism.
Punishment is used to decrease unwanted behavior by applying an unpleasant stimulus after the behavior occurs.
Punishment is used to increase unwanted behavior by applying a pleasant stimulus after the behavior occurs.
Punishment is only used to reinforce desired behavior in Skinner's theory of behaviorism.
Punishment has no role in Skinner's theory of behaviorism.
Below are theories of learning except one.
behaviorism
classical conditioning
cognitivism
A teacher might use diagrams and charts to help students understand a complex topic like photosynthesis. By organizing the information visually, it helps students see how the parts connect and makes it easier for them to remember.
Cognitivism
Connectivism
Concerninvism
Carelessvism
This theory was based on the view that learning is a process in which specific behaviors are acquired in response to specific stimuli. Learning was said to involve habit formation through repetition and reinforcement.
Interactional Theory
Behaviorism
Sociocultural learning theory
Constructivism
Cognitive learning is centered on the _________ processes by which the learner takes in, interprets, stores and retrieves information.
mental
brave
armpit
feeling
Suppose a student answers a question correctly in class. The teacher gives them praise or a sticker, encouraging the student to continue participating. This reward reinforces the desire to answer questions in the future.
Constructivism
Connectivism
Behaviorism
Humanism
This theory is concerned with the personal growth and emotional well-being of the learner. It emphasizes self-directed learning, interests, and values.
Social Learning
Behaviorism
Cognitivism
Humanism
We learn by watching other people and copying what they do.
Behaviorism
Connectivism
Cognitivism
Social Learning
Which person came up with the theory of "Humanism"?
Max Wertheimer
G. Stanley Hall
Abraham Maslow
Sigmund Freud
Who believed that all of our behavior is due to our mental processes?
Abraham Maslow
G. Stanley Hall
Jean Piaget
John B. Watson
