Chapter 8 | Constructivism

Question 1

Which of the following is the best general description of constructivist views toward learning?

Answer 1

Which of the following is the best general description of constructivist views toward learning?

Question 2

Which of the following is true concerning Piaget?

Answer 2

Disequilibrium is necessary for learning.

Question 3

Students in an introductory chemistry class have access to a large “Periodical Chart of Elements” at the front of the room for use during their test. This helps them keep track of the elements, and all the important information they need for answering questions on the test. Allowing the students to refer to that chart during the introductory class is consistent with ________.

Answer 3

scaffolding

Question 4

Which would be considered the LEAST constructivist activity in teaching?

Answer 4

Lectures

Question 5

Which type of learning allows students to learn about something on their own and create concepts about that idea?

Answer 5

Discovery learning

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT one of the APA learner-centered principles?

Answer 6

Learning is most effective when differences in learners’ linguistic, cultural, and social backgrounds are disregarded.

Question 7

Vygotsky’s view of cognitive development differs from Piaget’s in the importance and emphasis placed on a person’s

Answer 7

interpersonal interactions.

Question 8

When students teach other students about the part in which they have expertise, they are engaged in what type of cooperative learning structure?

Answer 8

Jigsaw

Question 9

Which one of the following is the clearest example of Piaget’s concept of assimilation?

Answer 9

Looking at a worm and thinking that it is a snake.

Question 10

The role of “private speech” in Vygotsky’s view is to

Answer 10

guide one’s thought processes and organize behavior.