ETCH107 Week 1 Quiz - Theories

What is a feature of hard thinking as described in the document?

• Open up

• Approximate

• One right answer

• Hunches

How does divergent thinking differ from convergent thinking?

• Divergent thinking involves exploring many possible solutions, while convergent thinking focuses on finding a single correct answer

• Divergent thinking is a linear process, whereas convergent thinking is non-linear

• Divergent thinking is used in standardized tests, while convergent thinking is not

• Divergent thinking is about applying rules, whereas convergent thinking is about breaking rules

Which are the four (4) major theories for the development of creativity as presented in this subject?

• Multiple Intelligences;

  process learning;

  Developmentally Appropriate Practice;

  sociocultal theory

• Multiple Intelligences;

  Piaget's stages of child development;

  differentiated instruction;

  sociocultal theory

• Multiple Intelligences;

  Piaget's stages of child;

  process learning;

  sociocultal theory

• Multiple Intelligences;

  process learning;

  Developmentally Appropriate Practice;

  differentiated instruction

Answer explanation

Make sure you read Chapter 6 of our prescribed text Creative activities and curriculum for young children (Howard & Mayesky, 2022) to learn more about these theories.

In a 4YO classroom setting, what would the teacher Grace do, if she adopts the differentiated instruction approach?

• Make sure she sets the same goals for all children in her class.

• Based on observation of each child's interests, strengths and growth areas, provide different learning experiences.

• Conduct lots of large group learning activities.

• Provide the same level of support to all children, as they are all 4 years old.

What is a key characteristic of a differentiated instruction/learning environment regarding teacher and student interaction?

• Teachers and children work independently without interaction.

• Teachers and children accept and respect one another’s similarities and differences.

• Teachers provide all the information and students memorize it.

• Teachers focus solely on individual learning without group activities.

Multiple intelligences means...

• Creativity can be expressed in many different ways.

• A child's intelligence is shown in how many numbers they can count and how many letters they can write.

• Each person has one type of intelligence.

• Each person has multiple intelligences, some more dominant than the other ones.

Developmentally
appropriate practice means that teachers need to (reorder the following):

• "Meet children where they are" - plan learning that allows children to use their existing skills and knowledge.

• If many children struggle or are not interested in the planned learning experience, it means the learning may be too easy/difficult for them, so consider making changes.

• When planning learning experiences, set challenging but achievable goals.

• Provide scaffolding to support children reach those challenging but achievable goals

• Observe and assess children to understand their current capabilities and existing knowledge.

Process learning is key to developing creativity. Educators should design learning experiences that emphasise the process rather than the product.

Groups:

(a) Process learning

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(b) Product-driven learning

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