Student Learning and Development Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes the concept of 'scaffolding' in adult learning?
Answer: Providing temporary support structures to help learners achieve tasks beyond their current ability
Scaffolding refers to temporary support given to learners to help them accomplish tasks they couldn't do alone, gradually removed as competence grows.
A correctional officer facilitating a rehabilitation program notices a participant struggles to engage with written materials but excels during discussions. This most likely indicates the participant is a:
Answer: Auditory learner
Auditory learners process information best through listening and verbal communication, performing better in discussions than with written text.
In Bloom's Taxonomy, which level represents the highest order of cognitive thinking?
Answer: Creation
Creation is the highest level in the revised Bloom's Taxonomy, requiring learners to combine elements to form a new, coherent whole.
Which principle of adult learning (andragogy) states that adults learn best when they understand WHY they need to learn something?
Answer: Need to know
Knowles' andragogy principle of 'need to know' states adults must first understand the relevance and purpose of learning before they will engage.
During a group program session in a correctional facility, an inmate becomes visibly frustrated and shuts down. The most appropriate immediate response is to:
Answer: Acknowledge their frustration and offer a brief break or private check-in
Acknowledging emotions validates the learner's experience and de-escalates tension, creating conditions for re-engagement with the learning environment.
Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD), a concept by Vygotsky, refers to:
Answer: The gap between what a learner can do alone and with guidance
Vygotsky's ZPD describes the distance between a learner's independent capability and what they can achieve with skilled support.
Which of the following learning approaches is most consistent with a trauma-informed educational model used in correctional settings?
Answer: Building trust, offering choice, and recognizing trauma's impact on engagement
Trauma-informed education prioritizes safety, trust, and learner agency, recognizing that past trauma directly affects participation and cognitive engagement.