Role Of The Teacher And The Role Of The Student

Question 1

After a lesson about Naturalism in American literature, the class goes to an outdoor classroom to observe a particular aspect of their natural surroundings and then write a short story or poem about their observations.

Answer 1

Dewey

Experiential learning

Question 2

As part of a seed germination unit, students plant seeds in clear containers and observe/note changes at regular intervals

Answer 2

Dewey

Experiential Learning

Question 3

Before reading about rocks, students collect and categorize different rocks

Answer 3

Dewey

Experiential Learning

Question 4

Provide students with pre-cut letters to form words

Answer 4

Piaget

SCHEMA- prior knowledge

Discovery learning

Question 5

Allow opportunities for students to participate in age - appropriate experiments

Answer 5

Piaget

Stages of cognitive development

SCHEMA- prior knowledge

Discovery learning

Question 6

Use small-group discussions to brainstorm ideas surrounding a current political issue

Answer 6

Piaget

Stages of Cognitive Development
SCHEMA- prior knowledge
Discovery learning

Question 7

Connect new concepts to previously learned concepts

Answer 7

Piaget

Stages of Cognitive Development
SCHEMA- prior knowledge
Discovery learning

Question 8

Connect new concepts to previously learned concepts

Answer 8

Piaget

Stages of cognitive development
SCHEMA- prior knowledge
Discovery learning

Question 9

Cooperative learning activities

Answer 9

Vygotsky

Zone of Proximal Development
- Social interaction is key for cognitive development

Question 10

Scaffolded activities

• Teachers model or demonstrate how to solve a problem and then step back
• techniques used to move students progressively toward stronger understanding

Answer 10

Vygotsky

Zone of Proximal Development

Social interaction is key for cognitive development

Question 11

Peer and teacher support

Answer 11

Vygotsky

Zone of Proximal Development

Social interaction is key for cognitive development

Question 12

POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT -

Increasing positive behaviors through incentives (token economy) or positive feedback

Answer 12

Skinner

Behaviorism

Question 13

NEGATIVE REINFORCEMENT-
Increasing positive behaviors through the removal of an undesired stimulus

When they scream parents immediately take the food away

Answer 13

Skinner

Behaviorism

Question 14

Reinforcement of positive behavior preferred to punishment

Answer 14

Skinner

Behaviorism

Question 15

Meeting students’ needs before moving on to high-level assignments/activities

Answer 15

Maslow

Hierarchy of Needs

Question 16

Considering students situation at home before assigning work

Answer 16

Maslow

Hierarchy of needs

Question 17

Think About It

Answer 17

Teachers CANNOT assume that basic needs are being met on a daily basis. Teachers must be able to spot these situations and differentiate accordingly.

Differentiation may include ensuring students have enough to eat, providing a safe and quiet space to learn, or building positive relationships