Facilitating Learning Quiz

What is the primary focus of learner-centered psychological principles?

• Teacher's teaching methods

• Internal psychological factors

• External factors affecting learning

• Curriculum design

Which learning style involves using sounds or music to aid learning?

• Verbal

• Physical/Kinaesthetic

• Musical/Auditory

• Visual

What does the term 'cognitive map' refer to in Tolman's theory?

• A diagram of learning styles

• A physical map used for navigation

• A mental representation of the environment

• A visual representation of knowledge

Which of the following is NOT one of the stages in Piaget's cognitive development?

• Sensory-Motor

• Pre-Operational

• Concrete Operations

• Abstract Operations

What is the main goal of special education?

• To segregate students with disabilities

• To provide specially designed instruction

• To enhance teacher training

• To standardize education for all

Which law mandates a free appropriate public education for students with disabilities?

• PL 94-142

• IDEA

• PL 101-476

• PL 98-199

What is the purpose of an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?

• To provide a curriculum guide

• To assess teacher performance

• To outline a student's educational goals

• To standardize testing procedures

Which of the following is a characteristic of gifted and talented students?

• Preference for rote learning

• Curiosity and a strong need to know

• Difficulty in understanding concepts

• Low energy levels

What does Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development emphasize?

• Social interaction in learning

• Independent learning

• Individual cognitive development

• Rote memorization

Which of the following is a principle of Bloom's Taxonomy?

• Reinforcement

• Synthesis

• Memorization

• Observation