Constructivism

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A quiz about constructivism, constructivist teacher and knowledge construction.
Anna Loča
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Anna Loča
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Pregunta 1

Pregunta
Which of these statements best describes constructivism?
Respuesta
  • 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.

Pregunta 2

Pregunta
In a constructivist classroom....
Respuesta
  • 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

Pregunta 3

Pregunta
Which statement best describes the teacher in a constructivist classroom?
Respuesta
  • 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.

Pregunta 4

Pregunta
Authentic student-student and student-teacher ___________ is very important in a constructivist classroom.
Respuesta
  • struggle
  • dialogue
  • disagreement

Pregunta 5

Pregunta
The constructivist teacher encourages students to connect and summarize concepts by analysing and _________ their ideas.
Respuesta
  • denying
  • correcting
  • defending
  • questioning

Pregunta 6

Pregunta
If the materials used in a traditional classroom are primarily textbooks and workbooks, what kind of materials are used in a constructivist classroom?
Respuesta
  • Manipulative materials, physical, interactive materials and primary source of material
  • Textbooks and workbooks
  • No theoretic materials are used

Pregunta 7

Pregunta
Why is asking questions important in a constructivist classroom?
Respuesta
  • 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

Pregunta 8

Pregunta
Why is negotiation an important aspect of a constructivist classroom?
Respuesta
  • 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

Pregunta 9

Pregunta
What is the learning based on in a constructivist classroom?
Respuesta
  • 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

Pregunta 10

Pregunta
Curriculum in a constructivist classroom....
Respuesta
  • 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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