Constructivist Views of Learning Quiz

What are the three main approaches to constructivist based learning?

• Discovery Learning, Situation Learning & construct learning

• Discovery Learning, Problem Based Learning & Inquiry-Based Learning

• Traditional, Student guided, & teacher guided

• Group, individual, discussion 

What is Discovery Learning?

• Student becomes teacher and leads group in a discussion on specific topic. 

• Students work in groups to solve a problem, situation or task. 

• Students individually explore and experiment to gain knowledge with minimal assistance from a teacher.

• Teacher and student identify topic or issue, students then explore this.

What is the main difference between Inquiry & Problem Based learning?

• One approach works within a group, whereas the other doesn’t. 

• One approach students get a say in their learning, whereas the other doesn’t.

• One approach teachers assist, whereas the other teachers don’t. 

• One approach is not fun, whereas the other is. 

What is a limitation to constructivist based learning?

• Can be a more time consuming approach for the teacher.

• Students might find it more challenging

• May not be a suitable approach with all subjects.

• Students get more choice in their learning. 

Explain the learning scenario that was explored in the Dead Poets Society?

• Cognitive development

• Constructivist Views of Learning

• Behavioural views of learning

• Social Cognitive views of learning

What is the name of the teachers who impressed the students?

• Neil Keating

• John Keating

• Todd Keating

• Matt Keating

What is the conflict between John Kesating and the other teachers of the school

• Is Rude to students

• Does not teach

• Old fashion

• unconventional teaching methods

How does the message of Dead Poets Society apply to our lives today

• Listing to the people around you

• Never question the world around you

• celebrates the diversity and uniqueness

• Always do what you are told

Who created the Social Constructivism Theory?

• Piaget

• Skinner

• None of the above

• Vygotsky

What does Scaffoled Learning hope to achieve? 

• The student doesn’t need harder challenges to achieve.

• Low demanding work is seen as exciting and challenging.

• As the learners' abilities increase, the amount of help decreases accordingly.

• As students' ability increase, you keep the same level of work to help them