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4 learning theories challenge

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which theory focuses on how the brain processes information?

a)

Behaviorism

b)

Cognitivism

c)

Connectivism

2.

What do Cognitivists believe about learning?

a)

It’s all about habits and reactions

b)

It happens when learners receive rewards

c)

It happens when learners think and understand

3.

What is the main idea of Behaviorism?

a)

Learning happens through rewards and punishments

b)

Learning happens by connecting with others

c)

Learning comes from solving problems

4.

Who is the key theorist of Behaviorism?

a)

Jean Piaget

b)

B.F. Skinner

c)

Lev Vygotsky

5.

Which theorist is known for Cognitivism?

a)

Jean Piaget

b)

B.F. Skinner

c)

George Siemens

6.

What is the main focus of Constructivism?

a)

Repeating behaviors

b)

Getting knowledge from the internet

c)

Building knowledge through experience

7.

In Connectivism, what is an important skill?

a)

Memorizing facts

b)

Knowing how to find and share information

c)

Listening to the teacher only

8.

What do Constructivist teachers do?

a)

Tell students what to do step by step

b)

Let students explore and build their own understanding

c)

Only give tests and worksheets

9.

Which theory says learning happens by connecting with people and digital tools?

a)

Behaviorism

b)

Constructivism

c)

Connectivism

10.

Who is one of the founders of Connectivism?

a)

George Siemens

b)

John Dewey

c)

Albert Bandura

11.

According to Constructivism, how should assessments be designed?

a)

Based on recall and repetition

b)

Based on solving real-world problems

c)

Based on timed drills

12.

Which learning theory emphasizes that knowledge is distributed across networks of people and digital tools?

a)

Behaviorism

b)

Connectivism

c)

Cognitivism

13.

What is a key criticism of Behaviorism in modern education?

a)

It overemphasizes student creativity

b)

It ignores internal thought processes

c)

It relies too much on student collaboration

14.

Which of the following best reflects Connectivist learning in action?

a)

A student memorizing multiplication facts

b)

A student reflecting quietly on a text

c)

A student using online forums and tools to co-create a group project

15.

How does Constructivism view the role of the teacher?

a)

As a knowledge-giver who lectures and directs all learning

b)

As a facilitator who guides learners to construct meaning themselves

c)

As a disciplinarian who controls behavior through rewards