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

Correct answer: Situated learning

Explanation

Situated learning theory posits that knowledge isn't an abstract entity but is deeply tied to the context and community in which it is learned and used. Enculturation is the process by which a newcomer becomes part of that community of practice.

Other questions

Question 1

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

Question 2

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

Question 3

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

Question 4

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

Question 5

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

Question 6

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?

Question 8

How many conditions for learning do many constructivist approaches recommend?

Question 9

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

Question 10

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

Question 11

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

Question 12

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

Question 13

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

Question 14

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

Question 15

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

Question 16

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

Question 17

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

Question 18

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

Question 19

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

Question 20

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

Question 21

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

Question 22

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

Question 23

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

Question 24

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

Question 25

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

Question 26

What is 'computational thinking' defined as?

Question 27

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:

Question 28

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

Question 29

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?

Question 30

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

Question 31

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

Question 32

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

Question 33

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

Question 34

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

Question 35

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

Question 36

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

Question 37

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

Question 38

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?

Question 39

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?

Question 40

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

Question 41

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

Question 42

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

Question 43

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

Question 44

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

Question 45

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

Question 46

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

Question 47

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?

Question 48

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

Question 49

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?

Question 50

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