Deck 2: The Big Picture in Your Classroom: Focusing the Instruction Kaleidoscope

Question 1

The concrete operational stage is typically characterized by students who

A)learn easily by reading,
B)tend to think at formal levels.
C)learn concepts by using activities.
D)learn through sensory-motor experiences.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

One element of the behavioral perspective that refers to the application of knowledge is also called:

A)direct instruction
B)transfer of learning
C)recall
D)zone of proximal development

Answer 2

B

Question 3

A strength of direct instruction is NOT:

A)Content is delivered to the entire class
B)Teacher controls the focus of attention
C)Process maximizes use of available time
D)Students work on tasks tailored to their individual needs

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Describe the holistic perspective including the procedural, attitudinal, and learning perspectives.

Question 5

What is independent study?

A)students working alone on a project or problem
B)home-schooling
C)in-class work
D)the teacher giving lessons on independence skills

Question 6

What are at least three basic differences in learning and teaching between the behavioral and constructivist perspectives? Compare and contrast the differences between the perspectives. Describe how these perspective affect a teacher's instructional decision making.

Question 7

In a student-initiated classroom, an observer would see the following:

A)delivery to the entire class
B)tight classroom structure
C)teacher as facilitator
D)teacher as controller

Question 8

Which practice is consistent with the constructivist model?

A)rote memorization
B)students working independently
C) students exposed to concrete experiences ​
D)frequent teacher lectures

Question 9

A principal of the cognitive model of instruction is:

A)Students engage in active learning and problem solving
B)Students use one type of learning strategy
C)Responsibility for learning is the teachers'
D)No time is allocated for students to apply their knowledge

Question 10

Which example is NOT a strategy used for information processing?

A)mnemonics
B)graphic organizers
C)visualizing
D)shared experiences

Question 11

Describe three ways to facilitate active learning in the classroom.

Question 12

Describe how you could alter a lesson from direct instruction to more active learning (student directed).

Question 13

A major strength of direct instruction is that

A)students are allowed to initiate activities based on their interests.
B)content is delivered to the entire class simultaneously.
C)there is a flexible classroom structure.
D)class projects utilize most of the available school time.

Question 14

In Vygotsky's theory, the zone of proximal development

A)can be enhanced by adult or peer help.
B)is fixed for each child.
C)is unrelated to child development.
D)is a maturational level, similar to Piaget's.

Question 15

Which of the following teacher behaviors is the best example of using student-initiated instruction?

A)giving students immediate feedback
B)assigning simultaneous activities
C)keeping the class on a time schedule
D)emphasizing basic fundamentals

Question 16

The chapter described three learning perspectives.  Which learning perspective do you think you will use in your instructional decisions?  Support your thinking with evidence from the text which demonstrates your understanding of this perspective.

Question 17

Computer-aided instruction is an excellent example of applying which learning theory?

A)developmental
B)behavioral
C)constructivist
D)modern social constructivism

Question 18

Which definition best describes the notion of a "holistic instructional view"?

A)dynamic instruction which includes looking at the "big picture" as well as a collection of details
B)teaching to the "whole" child.
C)content that is delivered to the entire class simultaneously
D) multi methodology that uses a variety of strategies to teach a specific concept

Question 19

Active learning

A)applies only to the constructivist philosophy.
B)is the hallmark of Vygotsky's ideas.
C)implies that there is no feedback to the learner.
D)can be used with any learning perspective.

Question 20

Piaget's Development Stages do NOT include:

A)preoperational stage
B)formal operations
C)abstract stage
D)concrete stage

Question 21

In Piaget's theory, two concepts for instructional effectiveness are critical: age appropriateness and individual appropriateness.

Question 22

The zone of proximal development was a learning theory of Piaget.

Question 23

A benefit of direct instruction is that all students receive the same information.

Question 24

In student directed learning, teacher is a facilitator.

Question 25

The preoperational stage is the stage from birth to 2 years old.