Module 7: Introduction to Learning Theory

Question 1

What are the three types of intelligences?

Answer 1

CAP
C-Creative
A-Analytical
P-Practical

Question 2

Charlotte has earned 100 percent on each algebra test she has taken this quarter. Charlotte is using her academic abilities here to solve well-defined problems. This is what kind of intelligence?

Answer 2

Analytical

Question 3

Mateo was using a recipe that called for buttermilk. When he found no buttermilk in the fridge, he added a little lemon juice to regular milk and his recipe turned out fine. Mateo had to adapt quickly to a novel situation. This is what kind of intelligence?

Answer 3

Creative

Question 4

When her computer froze, Eva knew to hit Ctrl-Alt-Del to reboot the hard drive. Eva used what she already knew to respond to a typical problem people often face. This is what kind of intelligence?

Answer 4

Practical

Question 5

A teacher assigns six students to write and perform a short play dramatizing the constitutional convention of 1787. Which three types of Gardner’s intelligence is the teacher incorporating into this lesson?

Answer 5

Interpersonal (the students will work together), Linguistic (to write a script), and bodily-kinesthetic (and then act out the play for the class.).

Question 6

Language arts skills and your ability to speak, read, and write are examples of instructional strategies for which Intelligence?

Answer 6

Linguistic

Question 7

The ability to solve mathematical equations is an example of instructional strategies for which intelligence?

Answer 7

Logical-Mathematical

Question 8

If a student can read a map well and is very good at geometry this would classify as which intelligence?

Answer 8

Spatial

Question 9

If a student can play an instrument, sing, or write music, this would classify as which intelligence?

Answer 9

Musical

Question 10

If a student has the ability to move their body in sports, dance, or other physical activities this would classify as which intelligence?

Answer 10

Kinesthetic

Question 11

If a student can understand others’ feelings. (Empathy) and interacts effectively with others. This would classify as which intelligence?

Answer 11

Interpersonal

Question 12

If students can identify that they work better independently, this shows what kind of intelligence?

Answer 12

Intrapersonal

Question 13

If you can recognize, identify, and understand animals, plants, and other living things. You are showing what kind of intelligence?

Answer 13

Naturalistic

Question 14

If you can use collective values and intuition to understand others and the world around you, what kind of intelligence are you showing?

Answer 14

Existential

Question 15

What are the two types of Long Term Memory?

Answer 15

Explicit Memory
Implicit Memory

Question 16

What is Metacognition?

Answer 16

This refers to thinking about our own thinking and the ability to use this awareness to regulate our cognitive process.

Question 17

What is an example of free will/student choice?

Answer 17

When you give the students five different books to choose from, they choose the book they would read and will do it with a better attitude and willingness.

Question 18

Behaviorism is based on the work of who? And what was their focus?

Answer 18

Skinner/Hunter;
Teacher-directed
Basic Skills and mastery
Conditioned behavior

Question 19

Humanism is based on the work of who? And what was their focus?

Answer 19

Maslow;
Motivation
Growth mindset
Feelings and Emotions
Whole person viewpoint

Question 20

Cognitivism was based on the work of who? And what was their focus?

Answer 20

Bandura;
Information processing
Memory
Comprehension
Thinking processes

Question 21

Constructivism was based on the work of who? And what was their focus?

Answer 21

Piaget/Vygotsky;
Student-centered
Interactive learning
Building from personal experience

Question 22

What are some key elements and strategies of Behaviorism?

Answer 22

Operant conditioning
Reinforcement (positive/negative)
Direct Instruction
Chunking
Corrective feedback
Guided practice
Shaping

Question 23

What are some key elements and strategies of Humanism?

Answer 23

Human needs
Safe Environment
Clear Expectations
Courtesy & respect
Student choice
Interest & engagement
Fun, exciting learning

Question 24

What are some key elements and strategies of Cognitivism?

Answer 24

Working and long-term memory
Mnemonic devices
Self-efficacy
Attention-getting devices
Concept maps
Trivia-style games
Multiple interactions with material

Question 25

What are some key elements and strategies of Constructivism?

Answer 25

Construct your own meaning from prior knowledge
Active learning
Real-world learning
Realistic tasks
Social interactions (groups)
Collaboration
Cooperation
Inquiry or project-based learning
Problem-solving
Scaffolding