Educational Theorists and Their Theories

Who is known for the theory of cognitive development and emphasized stages of child development?

• Jean Piaget

• Lev Vygotsky

• John Dewey

• Howard Gardner

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Which educational theorist focused on social interaction and cultural context in learning, introducing concepts like the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) and scaffolding?

• Jean Piaget

• Lev Vygotsky

• John Dewey

• B.F. Skinner

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Which behaviorist promoted the idea of operant conditioning, where reinforcement and punishment shape behavior?

• Jean Piaget

• Lev Vygotsky

• John Dewey

• B.F. Skinner

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Who introduced the theory of multiple intelligences, suggesting that intelligence is not a single entity but comes in various forms?

• Jean Piaget

• Lev Vygotsky

• John Dewey

• Howard Gardner

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Which theory of educational psychology includes Pavlov’s classical conditioning and Skinner’s operant conditioning?

• Behaviorism

• Cognitivism

• Constructivism

• Humanism

Who is known for advocating experiential education?

• Jean Piaget

• Lev Vygotsky

• John Dewey

• Howard Gardner

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Which educational theorist's work includes the concept of scaffolding in learning?

• Jean Piaget

• Lev Vygotsky

• John Dewey

• Howard Gardner

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What is the focus of Student Engagement in classroom management?

• Encouraging desired behavior

• Keeping students actively engaged in learning to minimize disruptions

• Establishing clear rules

• Applying rules consistently

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Intrinsic motivation is driven by:

• External rewards

• Internal rewards

• Observational learning

• Reinforcement or punishment

Which theory highlights the importance of observational learning, imitation, and modeling?

• Constructivism

• Social Learning Theory

• Self-Determination Theory

• Expectancy-Value Theory

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