CEC Learning Styles & Cognitive Development Flashcards
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Which principle of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) focuses on offering multiple means of student expression?
Answer: Multiple Means of Action and Expression
UDL's 'Multiple Means of Action and Expression' principle ensures students can demonstrate knowledge through varied modalities such as writing, speaking, or creating.
A student experiences 'cognitive overload' during a complex lesson. What is the BEST consultant recommendation to address this?
Answer: Break content into smaller, sequenced chunks with built-in processing pauses
Cognitive overload occurs when working memory is overwhelmed; chunking content and pacing delivery allows the brain to encode and consolidate information effectively.
What does 'metacognition' refer to in the context of student learning?
Answer: A student's awareness and regulation of their own thinking and learning processes
Metacognition is 'thinking about thinking'—students who are metacognitively aware can monitor their understanding, identify gaps, and adjust their learning strategies.
According to Carol Dweck's research, students with a 'growth mindset' believe that:
Answer: Effort and persistence can develop their abilities over time
Dweck's growth mindset framework holds that intelligence and skill are developable through dedication, hard work, and learning from mistakes.
Which memory system is responsible for storing facts and concepts that can be consciously recalled and verbally expressed?
Answer: Semantic memory
Semantic memory stores general knowledge and factual information (e.g., 'Paris is the capital of France') that can be consciously accessed and articulated.
An educational consultant observes that a student learns best when new information is connected to prior knowledge. Which cognitive principle does this reflect?
Answer: Schema theory
Schema theory holds that learners organize knowledge into mental frameworks (schemas) and best assimilate new information when it connects meaningfully to existing schemas.