Educational Theories Quiz

What is the focus of Pedagogy Theory?

• Education of adults

• Teaching children

• Self-directed learning

• Personal experiences

Which theory emphasizes the importance of self-directed learning?

• Pedagogy Theory

• Andragogy Theory

• Developmental Theory

• Cognitive Theory

What stage occurs in infants as they learn through direct interaction with their environment?

• Preoperational Stage

• Concrete Operational Stage

• Sensorimotor Stage

• Formal Operational Stage

At which stage do children begin to use language and symbols but still think in concrete terms?

• Sensorimotor Stage

• Preoperational Stage

• Concrete Operational Stage

• Formal Operational Stage

What is the main characteristic of the Formal Operational Stage?

• Use of language and symbols

• Abstract reasoning

• Direct interaction with environment

• Logical thinking about concrete events

What do learners build as they progress through cognitive stages?

• Theories

• Schemas

• Philosophies

• Strategies

What does a teacher's Teaching Philosophy often reflect?

• Personal beliefs about education

• Theories of education

• Developmental stages

• Learning outcomes

Why is understanding educational theories important for educators?

• To create a rigid learning environment

• To cater to developmental needs of students

• To focus solely on adult education

• To ignore diverse needs of learners