Learning Science

Question 1

Learning

Answer 1

A process centered around the delivery of information.
- involves strengthening correct responses and weakening incorrect responses
-involves making sense of presented material by attending to relevant information, mentally reorganizing it, and connecting it with what you already know.”

Question 2

Learning Science

Answer 2

The scientific study of how learning works and what facilitates and hinders learning.
-comes from studying the human mind
-has its roots in psychology

Question 3

Learning theories

Answer 3

-Add focus and direction to the instructional design process
-Serve as guidance for developing learning experiences and assessments that align with stated learning outcomes

Question 4

Behaviorism

Answer 4

-instruction is teacher-centered
-knowledge is objective and competency-based
-learning is measured by what can be empirically observed, such as changes in behavior or results on a test

Question 5

Cognitivism

Answer 5

-prior experience influences learning
-learning is a process that involves holding relevant information in working memory and transferring it to long-term memory
-rather than selecting the correct answer on a test, learners apply their knowledge in new situations, like problem-solving tasks or utilizing a particular skill

Question 6

Constructivism

Answer 6

-learning occurs by doing
-learners are actively involved in constructing knowledge from authentic, contextual, and problem-based experiences

Question 7

Instructional Strategies

Answer 7

The strategies an instructor or facilitator uses to help the target audience learn the content or skills needed to meet the learning objectives.

Question 8

Instructional Strategies

Answer 8

-Active
-Builds on prior knowledge
-Occurs in authentic contexts
-Socially constructed

Question 9

Active learning strategy

Answer 9

Learning is active.
-self-assessment
-reflection
-Discussions
-problem-solving
-debate
-game-based learning
-peer review

Question 10

Builds on prior knowledge strategy

Answer 10

Making sense of new information by connecting it to something they already know. Activating learners’ prior knowledge helps them make connections that transfer new information into long-term memory.
-course overview
-graphic organizers
-guiding questions
-reflection exercise
-performance-based knowledge or skills assessment (ie, pre-test)