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Principles - Teaching Philosophies & Theories

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Truth and knowledge is subjective

a)

Cognitivism

b)

Behaviorism

c)

Constructivism

d)

Humanism

2.

Learning is a process of responding to stimuli continuing to reinforce the process

a)

Cognitivism

b)

Behaviorism

c)

Constructivism

d)

Humanism

3.

Self-discovery is a part of learning and education is life itself

a)

Cognitivism

b)

Behaviorism

c)

Constructivism

d)

Humanism

4.

Focus on an individuals’ skills of knowledge acquisition

a)

Cognitivism

b)

Behaviorism

c)

Construvtism

d)

Humanism

5.

__________ is defined as a cohesive, repeatable action sequence possessing component action which is tightly interconnected and governed by a core meaning.

a)

Sensorimotor stage

b)

Schema

c)

Accommodation

d)

Assimilation

6.

Which of the following does NOT explain the formal operational stage?

a)

Happens among children between the ages of two and seven

b)

The period of time involving a dramatic increase in logical thinking

c)

Children can use deductive reasoning and understand abstract concepts

d)

Children can see multiple potential solutions

7.

The __________ theory is when the student is reliant on the instructor for learning and the __________ theory is when the student is self sufficient. 

a)

Andragogy; pedagogy

b)

Pedagogy; andragogy

c)

Sensory; intuitive

d)

Visual; verbal

8.

Select all of the following which describes reflective learning.

a)

Like to think things through before acting

b)

Tend to gain information with a linear process

c)

Tend to learn more effectively by thinking the situation through

d)

Tend to work better in large groups

9.

Personal beliefs are defined as statements, principles or doctrines an individual believes to be true.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

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.

a)

How to improve as an instructor

b)

The goal of education and how the goal will be met

c)

The importance of education

d)

Why the material is taught in a certain manner

11.

Which of the following influences are how personal beliefs are formed?

a)

Culture

b)

Education

c)

Faith or Spirituality

d)

All of the answer choices are correct.

12.

Which of the following describes personal beliefs? 

a)

Affects one’s behavior, thought and emotions

b)

Influences where one works

c)

Determines how one achieves goals

d)

All of the answer choices are correct

13.

Personal beliefs do not affect how an instructor produces their philosophy of education.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Learn by doing and by discovering

a)

Perennialism

b)

Essentialism

c)

Romanticism

d)

Progressivism

15.

How did Skinner's work influence the field of education?

a)

Introducing existentialist philosophy into educational practices

b)

Promoting the use of behaviorist principles in teaching and learning

c)

Encouraging the incorporation of humanistic principles in education

d)

Advocating for the use of psychoanalytic theories in teaching

16.

What are some practical applications of Skinner's theories in the classroom?

a)

Positive reinforcement, shaping, and behavior modification techniques

b)

Implementing Skinner's theories to encourage independent learning and self-motivation

c)

Using Skinner's theories to promote creativity and critical thinking

d)

Negative reinforcement, punishment, and ignoring students' behavior

17.

Discuss the role of punishment in Skinner's theory of behaviorism.

a)

Punishment is used to decrease unwanted behavior by applying an unpleasant stimulus after the behavior occurs.

b)

Punishment is used to increase unwanted behavior by applying a pleasant stimulus after the behavior occurs.

c)

Punishment is only used to reinforce desired behavior in Skinner's theory of behaviorism.

d)

Punishment has no role in Skinner's theory of behaviorism.

18.

Below are theories of learning except one.

a)

behaviorism

b)

classical conditioning

c)

cognitivism

19.

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.​

a)

Cognitivism

b)

Connectivism

c)

Concerninvism

d)

Carelessvism

20.

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.

a)

Interactional Theory 

b)

Behaviorism 

c)

Sociocultural learning theory

d)

Constructivism

21.

Cognitive learning is centered on the _________ processes by which the learner takes in, interprets, stores and retrieves information.

a)

mental

b)

brave

c)

armpit

d)

feeling

22.
As a coach, if you focus on active learning through problem solving tasks, with an emphasis on group work, you would be guided by what learning theory?
a)
Social Learning Theories
b)
Constructivism
c)
Social Cognitivism
d)
Social Teaching Theory
23.

 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.​

a)

Constructivism

b)

Connectivism

c)

Behaviorism

d)

Humanism

24.

This theory is concerned with the personal growth and emotional well-being of the learner. It emphasizes self-directed learning, interests, and values.

a)

Social Learning

b)

Behaviorism

c)

Cognitivism

d)

Humanism

25.

We learn by watching other people and copying what they do.

a)

Behaviorism

b)

Connectivism

c)

Cognitivism

d)

Social Learning

26.

Which person came up with the theory of "Humanism"?

a)

Max Wertheimer

b)

G. Stanley Hall

c)

Abraham Maslow

d)

Sigmund Freud

27.

Who believed that all of our behavior is due to our mental processes?

a)

Abraham Maslow

b)

G. Stanley Hall

c)

Jean Piaget

d)

John B. Watson