Facilitating Learning

Question 1

A learning approach where students are encouraged to take ownership and control of their learning process and the role of the teacher changes from supplier of knowledge to facilitating the process of learning.

Answer 1

Facilitating Learning

Question 2

Not every student is the same kind of learner, so try giving them multiple options when assigning projects.

Answer 2

Choice

Question 3

Giving students multiple options when assigning projects shows that you respect their _____. It also shows that you’re more interested in facilitating learner than exercising your _____.

Answer 3

unique learning style; authority

Question 4

Vary class activities to give students the ability to try out different learning styles, and to give each student their moment to shine. It also will help them to choose their approach to assigned projects.

Answer 4

Variation

Question 5

Give context for each lesson, and show how it relates to other things your students might be learning or experiencing.

Answer 5

Connection

Question 6

Learning how to problem-solve is just as important as knowing the answer, so give students time to talk through a problem in small groups or as a class.

Answer 6

Conversation

Question 7

This also promotes communication skills, socialization, and cooperation.

Answer 7

Conversation

Question 8

Today’s students have access to a lot more information than the students of previous generations. The real challenge is teaching them how to assess the quality and validity of the information they find.

Answer 8

Resources

Question 9

Provide students with _____ they can trust, and tools for gauging trustworthiness.

Answer 9

Resources

Question 10

The 14 principles are divided into those referring to (1) _____, (2) _____, (3) _____, and (4) _____ factors influencing learners and learning.

Answer 10

cognitive and metacognitive; motivational and affective; developmental and social; individual differences

Question 10

The learning of complex subject matter is most effective when it is an intentional process of constructing meaning from information and experience.

Answer 10

Nature of the learning process

(cognitive and metacognitive)

Question 11

The successful learner, over time and with support and instructional guidance, can create meaningful, coherent representations of knowledge.

Answer 11

Goals of the learning process

(cognitive and metacognitive)

Question 12

The successful learner can link new information with existing knowledge in meaningful ways.

Answer 12

Construction of knowledge

(cognitive and metacognitive)

Question 13

The successful learner can create and use a repertoire of thinking and reasoning strategies to achieve complex learning goals.

Answer 13

Strategic thinking

(cognitive and metacognitive)

Question 14

Higher order strategies for selecting and monitoring mental operations facilitate creative and critical thinking.

Answer 14

Thinking about thinking

(cognitive and metacognitive)

Question 14

Learning is influenced by environmental factors, including culture, technology and instructional practices.

Answer 14

Context of learning

(cognitive and metacognitive)

Question 15

What and how much is learned is influenced by the learner’s motivation. Motivation to learn, in turn, is influenced by the individual’s emotional states, beliefs, interests and goals, and habits of thinking.

Answer 15

Motivational and emotional influences on learning

(motivational and affective factors)

Question 16

The learner’s creativity, higher order thinking, and natural curiosity all contribute to motivation to learn.

Answer 16

Intrinsic motivation to learn

(motivational and affective factors)

Question 17

_____ is stimulated by tasks of optimal novelty and difficulty, relevant to personal interests, and providing for personal choice and control.

Answer 17

Intrinsic motivation

Question 18

Acquisition of complex knowledge and skills requires extended learner effort and guided practice. Without learners’ motivation to learn, the willingness to exert this effort is unlikely without coercion.

Answer 18

Effects of motivation on effort

(motivational and affective factors)

Question 19

As individuals develop, there are different opportunities and constraints for learning. Learning is most effective when differential development within and across physical, intellectual, emotional, and social domains is taken into account.

Answer 19

Developmental influences on learning

(developmental and social factors)

Question 20

Learning is influenced by social interactions, interpersonal relations, and communication with others.

Answer 20

Social influences on learning

(developmental and social factors)

Question 21

Learners have different strategies, approaches, and capabilities for learning that are a function of prior experience and heredity.

Answer 21

Individual differences in learning

(developmental and social factors)

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Learning and diversity

(developmental and social factors)

Question 23

Setting appropriately high and challenging standards and assessing the learner as well as learning progress - including diagnostic, process, and outcome assessment - are integral parts of the learning process.

Answer 23

Standards and assessment

(developmental and social factors)

Question 24

One’s existing knowledge serves as the foundation of all future learning.

Answer 24

The knowledge base

Question 25

Factors such as intrinsic motivation, reasons for wanting to learn, personal goals and enjoyment of learning tasks all have a crucial role in the learning process.

Answer 25

Motivation and affect

Question 26

Learners can develop skills to reflect and regulate their thoughts and behaviors in order to learn effectively.

Answer 26

Strategic processing and control

Question 27

Learning is a unique journey for each person because each learner has his own unique combination of genetic and environmental factors that influence him.

Answer 27

Development and individual differences

Question 28

Learning happens in the context of a society as well as within an individual.

Answer 28

Situation or context.