NPC NPC Student Development & Learning Theories 3

Question 1

Which term describes the process by which students connect new information to existing knowledge?

Accepted Answer

Assimilation and accommodation

Answer

Piaget described assimilation (fitting new info into existing schemas) and accommodation (adjusting schemas to fit new info) as key cognitive processes.

Question 2

A student consistently acts out right before math class. A paraprofessional who understands behavior function would first consider:

Accepted Answer

Whether the behavior is escape-motivated to avoid a difficult task

Answer

Understanding the function of behavior (attention, escape, sensory, tangible) helps staff respond effectively — avoidance behavior often signals that a task feels too difficult.

Question 3

Which stage of Bloom's Taxonomy represents the highest level of cognitive thinking?

Accepted Answer

Create

Answer

Bloom's revised taxonomy places 'Create' at the top, representing the ability to synthesize information and produce original work or new solutions.

Question 4

Social learning theory (Bandura) emphasizes that students learn by:

Accepted Answer

Observing and imitating others in a social context

Answer

Bandura's social learning theory holds that much of human learning occurs by observing the behavior of others and the consequences that follow.

Question 5

What does 'differentiated instruction' mean for a paraprofessional supporting diverse learners?

Accepted Answer

Adjusting content, process, or product to meet individual student needs

Answer

Differentiated instruction tailors the learning experience — what is taught, how it is taught, and how students demonstrate learning — to meet each learner's needs.

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NPC NPC Student Development & Learning Theories 3