Alignment of Theory to Practice Quiz

In what theory are field trips anchored to?

• Experiential Learning Theory

• Operant Conditioning Theory

• Social Learning Theory

• Humanistic Theory

Answer explanation

Using this theory, students are encouraged to learn through experiences that can help them retain information and recall facts.

Constructivism is based on the premise that we construct learning new ideas based on our own prior knowledge and experiences. This statement is not false.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Teachers do not need to understand learning theories to be prepared to utilize them in their classrooms. This statement is correct.

• TRUE

• FALSE

________ is the application of knowledge or skills in a given situation.

Which animal did Ivan Pavlov utilize in his Classical Conditioning Theory?

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In which theory can this situation fall under?

I want to help my students learn more about their preferences and ways of processing information in the class.

• Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

• Urie Bronfenbrenner's Bioecological Systems Theory

• Neil Fleming's VARK Learning Styles Theory

In David Kolb's Experiential Theory, there is an emphasis on learning by doing. Which among these examples does not show this theory?

• Growing a garden to learn about photosynthesis instead of watching a movie about it.

• Imitating the action of an adult based on your observation.

• Going to the zoo to learn about animals through observation, instead of reading about them.

• Hopping on a bicycle to try and learn to ride, instead of listening to your parent explain the concept.

Answer explanation

Imitating the action of an adult based on your observation is an example of Albert Bandura's Social Learning Theory.

A warm and nurturing teacher makes students feel connected. Students associate going to school with the teacher. Therefore, students learn to enjoy going to school. This is an example of classical conditioning.

Is the last statement correct?

• YES

• NO

In Humanistic Theory of Carl Rogers, a teacher is viewed as a facilitator to learning rather than just a conveyor of knowledge. What do we call this learning?

• Independent Learning

• Facilitative Learning

• Distance Learning

• Scaffolding

The K-12 Curriculum in the Philippines uses ______ __________ where students revisit the same topics throughout their school career that increases complexity and reinforcement of previous learning.