Constructivist Pedagogy Quiz
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This Quiz is based on the principles developed around the Constructuvist pedagogy.
- 1.The Constructivist theory states that
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Learning is a process of adjustments one uses to encompass new situations and information.
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Learning occurs through positive reinforcement.
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Learning is external.
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Learning occurs when the teacher facilitates the instruction.
- 2.The role of the Educator in a Constructivist lesson is
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To facilitate the lesson.
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To guide the students through the lesson.
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To role model the lesson being learned.
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To provide constant positive feedback.
- 3.The role of the learner in a Constructivist lesson is
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To follow the instruction given by the teacher.
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To work individually on all assignments.
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To abide by the parameters enforced by the teacher.
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To combine previous experiences with new experiences.
- 4.Bruner's theory states that
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Learning is learned by repetition.
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Learning is taught.
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Learning is active, not passive.
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Learning is only internal.
- 5.The Constructivist approach utilizes
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Technology alone for all learning experiences.
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Technology to explore various topics.
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Technology to assist teacher led instruction.
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Technology to engage students in discussion of class outlines.
- 6.Josephina and Katelynn are collaborating on a design for an ideal community. In their layout of the town, they must incorporate the five primary social institutions. Evaluate the Constructivist approach, as it relates to this example.
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This is not a proper Constructivist approach because the students are being directed by the teachers instruction.
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This is an excellent demonstration of the Constructivist approach because it directs them in learning about the five primary social institutions.
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This was a good example of how the Constructive approach allows for teacher direct instruction.
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This was a proper use of the Constructivist approach because the students were given parameters as to how to complete their design.
- 7.Which is the best inference that applies to the following scenario?Raul and Malik utilized primary documents, excluding maps, and technology to re-create the landscape of the 1862 Battle of Pine Bluff.
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This scenario infers that the students must have been given the information on the topic by the teacher.
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This scenario infers that the students followed the teachers direct instruction on how to complete the assignment.
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This scenario infers that the students had to understand the expectations of the assignment provided by the teacher.
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This scenario infers that the students had to develop the assignment utilizing their own experience and past knowledge.
- 8.Analyze the following lesson plan and determine the Constructivist faults.Topic: Becoming A World PowerObjective: SWBAT analyze and explin why the United States used diplomacy to achieve its economic objectives in Asia.Method/Procedure: > Teacher will introduce and present notes on the Conflict in the Philippines.> Teacher will have students use those notes to compose a graphic organizer on the cause and effects of the war.Evaluation: Classwork; Participation
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Topic
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Objective
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Method/Procedure
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Evaluation
- 9.Which factors would have to be manipulated so that a traditionally directed assignment becomes a Constructivist based lesson?
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Student works collaboratively on a project.
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Teacher facilitates the learning.
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Teacher directs all instruction and learning.
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Student develops a project, utilizing past experiences.
- 10.What can you conclude about the benefits of the Constructivist approach?
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Students learn better when thinking and understanding, instead of memorizing.
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Students learn better when they are provided with specific parameters to follow.
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Students learn better when utilizing repetitive practice, instead of memorizing.
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Students learn better when they are utilizing only the external factors that they are exposed to in the classroom.
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