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A quiz about constructivism, constructivist teacher and knowledge construction.

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Constructivism

Question 1 of 10

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Which of these statements best describes constructivism?

Select one of the following:

  • Constructivism is a theory that states that people construct their own understanding and knowledge of the world, through experiencing things and reflecting on those experiences.

  • Constructivism is a theory that states that people construct their understanding of the world through religion.

  • Constructivism is a theory that states that people cannot construct their understanding and knowledge of the world on their own.

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

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In a constructivist classroom....

Select one of the following:

  • Learning is based on repetition

  • The teacher asks only Yes/No questions and demands answers immediately

  • Students are engaged in experiences that challenge hypotheses and encourage discussion.

  • Students work primarily alone

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

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Which statement best describes the teacher in a constructivist classroom?

Select one of the following:

  • Teacher does not interact with the students

  • Teacher's role is directive and rooted in authority

  • The teacher gives students the facts, materials, answers.

  • The teacher makes sure he/she understands students' pre-existing conceptions, and guides the activity to address them and build on them.

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Question 4 of 10

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Authentic student-student and student-teacher ___________ is very important in a constructivist classroom.

Select one of the following:

  • struggle

  • dialogue

  • disagreement

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Question 5 of 10

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The constructivist teacher encourages students to connect and summarize concepts by analysing and _________ their ideas.

Select one of the following:

  • denying

  • correcting

  • defending

  • questioning

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

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If the materials used in a traditional classroom are primarily textbooks and workbooks, what kind of materials are used in a constructivist classroom?

Select one of the following:

  • Manipulative materials, physical, interactive materials and primary source of material

  • Textbooks and workbooks

  • No theoretic materials are used

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

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Why is asking questions important in a constructivist classroom?

Select one of the following:

  • Teachers can speak less in a lesson

  • The ways teachers ask questions and students respond will structure the success of student understanding of the issue.

  • It requires less lesson preparation

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

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Why is negotiation an important aspect of a constructivist classroom?

Select one of the following:

  • Negotiating the curriculum is deliberately planning to invite students to contribute, and to modify, the educational program.

  • Learners work harder and better in the lesson

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

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What is the learning based on in a constructivist classroom?

Select one of the following:

  • Learning is based on repetition

  • Learning is based on interaction and what the students already know

  • Learning is based on what is written in the textbooks

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

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Curriculum in a constructivist classroom....

Select one of the following:

  • emphasizes basic skills

  • emphasizes big concepts, begins with the whole and expands to include the parts

  • begins with parts of the whole

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