Visitor - Teachers - Quiz 01: Learning

________________ is a theory — based on observation and scientific study — about how people learn. It states that people build their own understanding and knowledge of the world, through experiencing objects and events and reflecting on those experiences.

In Mr. Anderson’s classroom, her __________ view of learning is evident in a number of different teaching practices. He generally encourages students to use active techniques (experiments, real-world problem solving) to create more knowledge and then asks them to reflect on and talk about what they are doing and how their understanding is changing.

_________________ brain dominant children might be classified as visual- spatial learners, which means their brain taps into learning through visual clues. They prefer information given all at once, and learn best through doing, not observing.

_____________ brain children may desire to spend time learning on their own. They usually have a preference for creating charts or detailed notes instead of being involved in projects, especially in groups.

Mrs. Babcock doesn’t mind telling you about her ____________ philosophy of teaching and learning. She will tell you that there is a common core of knowledge that needs to be transmitted to students, by their teacher, in a systematic, disciplined way. The emphasis in this conservative perspective is on intellectual and moral standards that schools should teach.

Miss Hernandez sets out a balance scale in her science center. She also sets out some empty cups, a few small weights, and a collection of paper clips, rubber bands, and other office supplies. She allows students to use the materials on their own and observe how they manipulate the objects. This is an example of _______________ learning.

Mrs. Leavitt considers the preferences of all students in her class. She learned in her teacher education program that ________ learners often work well in teams as they tend to be better at interpersonal relationships. Consequently, some of the seatwork in her class is conducted in groups.

Activities that connect different parts of a lesson are important for most ________________ learners. This type of learner prefers to discuss what they know about a topic, predict content, or look at and listen to related material.

The ____________________ is the difference between what a learner can do without help and what he or she can do with help. This concept also reinforces the popular teaching technique called scaffolding.

Mrs. Anderson kept records of how much effort students put into answering weekly quizzes. She praised those students who “took their time” to work through each problem. Her attempt to increase student performance is an example of ______________.