The Learning Sciences and Constructivism

Which of the following is NOT listed as a basic assumption of the learning sciences?

The concept that our cognitive processes are deeply rooted in the interactions of our bodies with the real world is known as what?

According to constructivist theories, what are the two central ideas that most perspectives agree upon?

Which form of constructivism is also known as 'first-wave constructivism' and emphasizes individual meaning-making?

The perspective that holds that individuals can only know what they perceive and believe, and cannot know objective reality, is called:

According to Table 10.2, which theory posits that knowledge is constructed by transforming, organizing, and reorganizing previous knowledge, and is not a mirror of the external world?

The idea that learning is inherently social, embedded in a specific cultural setting, and is often described as 'enculturation' is central to which concept?

How many conditions for learning do many constructivist approaches recommend?

Which of the following is NOT one of the three characteristics of scaffolding identified by Belland, van de Pol, Volman, and Beishuizen?

John Dewey described the basic format for which type of learning in 1910?

The STAR Legacy Cycle, a format for problem-based learning, consists of how many phases?

What is the primary goal of problem-based learning (PBL)?

Reciprocal teaching, as developed by Palincsar and Brown, involves students learning and applying how many specific reading strategies?

In the context of cooperative learning, what is the key difference between 'collaboration' and 'cooperation' as suggested by Ted Panitz?

Which of the following elements, identified by the Johnsons, is NOT considered one of the five defining elements of true cooperative learning groups?

In cooperative learning, when is it most appropriate to use ill-structured, conceptual tasks?

What is the primary purpose of the Jigsaw classroom technique developed by Elliot Aronson?

Constructive/Structured Controversy is a cooperative learning strategy designed to leverage what for learning?

According to research on cooperative learning, which students may NOT benefit as much when groups are of mixed ability?

Mark Windschitl identified four categories of dilemmas that constructivist teachers face. Which of the following is NOT one of those dilemmas?

What is the formal definition of service learning provided in the chapter?

Collecting food for shelters or raising money are examples of which type of service learning activity?

What does VLE stand for in the context of learning in a digital world?

Which type of virtual learning environment is a framework where knowledge is constructed through online peer interactions using synchronous and asynchronous technologies?

What is the defining characteristic of an Immersive Virtual Learning Environment (IVLE)?

What is 'computational thinking' defined as?

The programming language developed by MIT that allows young students to build programs by snapping together images of blocks on the computer screen is called:

Which of the following questions is NOT suggested by Project Look Sharp for guiding a critical discussion of media?

In the summary of constructivist views of learning, which term describes the process of acquiring knowledge and understanding consistent with Vygotsky’s theory of mediated learning?

What is the defining feature of the 'student ownership of learning' element in constructivist teaching?

In inquiry learning, what are the four categories of activities and processes identified by Erin Furtak and her colleagues?

What are the six features shared by most cognitive apprenticeship models?

Which cooperative learning strategy might be particularly helpful for English language learners (ELLs) because it makes every student's contribution of information essential?

What does the 'fading' characteristic of scaffolding refer to?

What is the key element that makes 'group work' become 'true cooperative learning'?

In the summary of constructivist views of learning, what is a key difference between collaboration and cooperation?

How many student roles in cooperative learning groups are listed in Table 10.3?

Vygotsky's concept of the zone of proximal development has been called a place where culture and cognition create each other. This bridging of psychological and social perspectives is an advantage of his theory because it can be classified as which of the following?

When using the 'Reciprocal Questioning' design for cooperation, students work in pairs or triads after a lesson to ask and answer questions about the material using what tool provided by the teacher?

What is the key process in the 'Jigsaw II' version of the Jigsaw classroom that is not in the original version?

Cognitive constructivists, often associated with Piaget, focus primarily on which central idea of constructivism?

According to the text, the term 'constructionism' is concerned with what?

In a study of inquiry-based science teaching, which combination of activities was found to have the greatest impact on student learning?

What is the primary guideline for effective reciprocal teaching as identified by Palincsar?

What does research suggest is the most important factor for learning in cooperative groups?

An analysis of decades of research on unguided discovery learning by Alfieri and colleagues concluded that:

According to a study on cooperative learning with middle school students, giving a poor explanation for a math problem would be exemplified by which statement?

What is the key idea behind 'bounded choice' as an alternative to unstructured choice?

In a study by Ruth Butler, which type of teacher response to student work led to the highest levels of interest, performance, and attributions to effort?

What are the three types of goal structures in a classroom as labeled by D. W. Johnson and Johnson?