Child Development & Learning Theories Flashcards
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Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs has the most direct implication for teachers in that it suggests they should:
Answer: Ensure students' basic physiological and safety needs are met before expecting higher-level learning
According to Maslow, unmet lower-level needs (physiological, safety, belonging) prevent students from effectively engaging in learning and achieving self-actualization.
Albert Bandura's social learning theory emphasizes that children learn largely by:
Answer: Observing and imitating others' behaviors and noting their consequences
Bandura's social learning theory highlights observational learning (modeling), where children acquire behaviors by watching others and noting the outcomes.
A teacher who believes students must actively construct their own understanding through experience and reflection is applying:
Answer: Constructivism
Constructivism holds that learners build knowledge through active experience and reflection rather than passively receiving information.
Information processing theory most closely compares the human mind to:
Answer: A computer that encodes, stores, and retrieves data
Information processing theory uses the computer as a metaphor, describing cognition as encoding input, storing it in memory systems, and retrieving it when needed.
In cognitive development theory, a 'schema' is best defined as:
Answer: A mental framework used to organize and interpret information
Schemas are cognitive structures that help people organize and interpret new experiences; new information is either assimilated into existing schemas or prompts accommodation.
Brain-based learning research most strongly suggests that teachers should:
Answer: Incorporate novelty, emotional connection, and movement to enhance memory formation
Neuroscience research indicates that novelty, emotional engagement, and physical movement activate neural pathways that enhance encoding and long-term memory retention.
According to Kohlberg's theory, a student who follows classroom rules primarily to avoid the teacher's punishment is operating at which level of moral development?
Answer: Preconventional
The preconventional level is characterized by self-interest and obedience motivated by avoiding punishment or gaining personal reward.