Module 10: Reflection on Classroom Practice

Question 1

In the classroom, students are engaged, interacting, building on prior knowledge, reasoning/problem solving, and gaining a deeper understanding of the material. This is an example of what?

Answer 1

Applying Constructivism

Question 2

In the classroom, students are receiving, organizing, storing, and retrieving information, give organized and sequenced information, emphasize retention and recall, process information like a computer and have critical thinking. This is an example of what?

Answer 2

Applying Cognitivism

Question 3

In the classroom, students are receiving direct instruction, practice, feedback, and reinforcement. This is an example of what application?

Answer 3

Behaviorism

Question 4

Students take an active role in the learning process to develop critical thinking/higher order thinking skills by doing what?

Answer 4

Problem-solving
Real-world experience
Collaborative work
Role play
Debates
Problem-based learning
Active learning
Activating prior knowledge
Taking responsibility for their own learning.

Question 5

What are the six stages of Gibbs Reflective Cycle?

Answer 5

Description
Feeling
Evaluation
Analysis
Conclusion
Action Plan

Question 6

When students can clearly write and speak about strategies, teachers know they have developed what?

Answer 6

Deep understanding

Question 7

Asking students to speak about math processes with a partner is what?

Answer 7

It is a non-threatening way for students to gain deep understanding.