Module 7: Introduction to Learning Theory Flashcards
The candidate explains key concepts of learning theories that inform instructional strategy selection for a given student population.
What are the three types of intelligences?
CAP
C-Creative
A-Analytical
P-Practical
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?
Analytical
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?
Creative
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?
Practical
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?
Interpersonal (the students will work together), Linguistic (to write a script), and bodily-kinesthetic (and then act out the play for the class.).
Language arts skills and your ability to speak, read, and write are examples of instructional strategies for which Intelligence?
Linguistic
The ability to solve mathematical equations is an example of instructional strategies for which intelligence?
Logical-Mathematical
If a student can read a map well and is very good at geometry this would classify as which intelligence?
Spatial
If a student can play an instrument, sing, or write music, this would classify as which intelligence?
Musical
If a student has the ability to move their body in sports, dance, or other physical activities this would classify as which intelligence?
Kinesthetic
If a student can understand others’ feelings. (Empathy) and interacts effectively with others. This would classify as which intelligence?
Interpersonal
If students can identify that they work better independently, this shows what kind of intelligence?
Intrapersonal
If you can recognize, identify, and understand animals, plants, and other living things. You are showing what kind of intelligence?
Naturalistic
If you can use collective values and intuition to understand others and the world around you, what kind of intelligence are you showing?
Existential
What are the two types of Long Term Memory?
Explicit Memory
Implicit Memory
What is Metacognition?
This refers to thinking about our own thinking and the ability to use this awareness to regulate our cognitive process.
What is an example of free will/student choice?
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.
Behaviorism is based on the work of who? And what was their focus?
Skinner/Hunter;
Teacher-directed
Basic Skills and mastery
Conditioned behavior
Humanism is based on the work of who? And what was their focus?
Maslow;
Motivation
Growth mindset
Feelings and Emotions
Whole person viewpoint
Cognitivism was based on the work of who? And what was their focus?
Bandura;
Information processing
Memory
Comprehension
Thinking processes
Constructivism was based on the work of who? And what was their focus?
Piaget/Vygotsky;
Student-centered
Interactive learning
Building from personal experience
What are some key elements and strategies of Behaviorism?
Operant conditioning
Reinforcement (positive/negative)
Direct Instruction
Chunking
Corrective feedback
Guided practice
Shaping
What are some key elements and strategies of Humanism?
Human needs
Safe Environment
Clear Expectations
Courtesy & respect
Student choice
Interest & engagement
Fun, exciting learning
What are some key elements and strategies of Cognitivism?
Working and long-term memory
Mnemonic devices
Self-efficacy
Attention-getting devices
Concept maps
Trivia-style games
Multiple interactions with material
What are some key elements and strategies of Constructivism?
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
