Chapter 10

Question 1

Advance organizer

Answer 1

Introductory material presented before new content to provide a framework for understanding.

Question 2

Affinity groups

Answer 2

Groups formed based on shared interests, goals, or characteristics.

Question 3

Appropriating

Answer 3

Adopting or adapting knowledge or skills for one’s own use.

Question 4

Cognitive apprenticeship

Answer 4

Learning approach where novices learn from experts through guided participation in authentic tasks.

Question 5

Collaboration

Answer 5

Working together with others to achieve a common goal or task.

Question 6

Community of practice

Answer 6

Group of individuals who share a common interest or profession and collaborate regularly to learn from each other.

Question 7

Complex learning environments

Answer 7

Settings where learners engage in challenging tasks that require critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration.

Question 8

Computational thinking

Answer 8

Problem-solving approach that involves breaking down complex problems into smaller, manageable parts and using algorithms to solve them.

Question 9

Constructive/structured controversy

Answer 9

A theory of learning that emphasizes the active construction of knowledge by learners through exploration, reflection, and interaction with the environment.

Question 10

Constructivism/constructivist approach

Answer 10

Learning theory that emphasizes the active construction of knowledge by learners through exploration, reflection, and interaction with the environment.

Question 11

Cooperation

Answer 11

Working together toward a common goal, often involving sharing resources and information.

Question 12

Cooperative learning

Answer 12

Instructional approach where students work together in small groups to achieve shared learning goals.

Question 13

Immersive virtual learning environment (IVLE)

Answer 13

Digital or physical environments designed to fully engage learners in an interactive and experiential learning experience.

Question 14

Inquiry learning

Answer 14

Learning approach where students actively explore questions, problems, or scenarios to develop their understanding.

Question 15

Intersubjective attitude

Answer 15

A mindset characterized by openness to understanding and respecting others’ perspectives and experiences.

Question 16

Jigsaw classroom

Answer 16

Cooperative learning technique where each member of a group becomes an expert on a specific topic and teaches it to the rest of the group.

Question 17

Learning management system (LMS)

Answer 17

A digital platform used to deliver, manage, and track online learning activities and resources.

Question 18

Learning sciences

Answer 18

Interdisciplinary field that studies how people learn and how to design effective learning environments and experiences.

Question 19

Massive multi-player online games (MMOG)

Answer 19

Online video games that allow large numbers of players to interact and collaborate within a virtual world.

Question 20

Multiple representations of content

Answer 20

Presenting information or concepts in different formats to facilitate understanding and retention.

Question 21

Personal learning environment (PLE)

Answer 21

Customized digital environments where learners manage their learning resources, tools, and networks.

Question 22

Personal learning network (PLN)

Answer 22

A network of individuals, resources, and communities that learners use to support their personal learning and professional development.

Question 23

Problem-based learning

Answer 23

An instructional approach where students learn through solving real-world problems, often collaboratively and with guidance from the instructor.

Question 24

Radical constructivism

Answer 24

A theory of learning that emphasizes the individual’s active construction of knowledge and the subjective nature of reality, suggesting that knowledge is continually evolving.

Question 25

Reciprocal questioning

Answer 25

A cooperative learning technique where students take turns asking each other questions to deepen understanding and promote critical thinking.

Question 26

Reciprocal teaching

Answer 26

A cooperative learning strategy where students take turns acting as the teacher by summarizing, questioning, clarifying, and predicting while discussing the content.

Question 27

Scaffolding

Answer 27

Support provided by a teacher or more knowledgeable peer to help learners achieve a task or understand a concept beyond their current ability level, gradually reducing support as learners gain competence.

Question 28

Situated learning

Answer 28

A learning theory emphasizing that learning is context-dependent and situated within authentic, meaningful activities and environments.

Question 29

Social negotiation

Answer 29

The process of negotiating meaning and understanding through social interactions with others, often involving discussions, debates, and collaboration.

Question 30

Spiral curriculum

Answer 30

A curriculum design where key concepts and skills are revisited and expanded upon at increasing levels of complexity over time, allowing for deepening understanding and mastery.

Question 31

Virtual learning environments (VLE)

Answer 31

Online platforms or spaces where teaching and learning activities take place, often providing tools for communication, collaboration, content delivery, and assessment.