Praxis 5001 Child Development and Learning Theory 2

Question 1

Howard Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences suggests that:

Accepted Answer

Students have different strengths across various types of intelligence

Answer

Gardner proposed that individuals have varying strengths across multiple intelligences including linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, musical, and others.

Question 2

Which concept describes a teacher's belief that all students can achieve at high levels with the right support?

Accepted Answer

High expectations

Answer

High expectations — the belief that all students can succeed given appropriate support and instruction — is a key factor in student achievement.

Question 3

A child who watches an adult behave aggressively and later imitates that behavior demonstrates which type of learning?

Accepted Answer

Observational (social) learning

Answer

Bandura's social learning theory demonstrates that children learn behaviors by observing and imitating models, even without direct reinforcement.

Question 4

Formative assessment is best described as assessment that:

Accepted Answer

Provides ongoing feedback to guide instruction during learning

Answer

Formative assessment happens during the learning process and provides real-time feedback to both teacher and student to adjust instruction.

Question 5

Which term describes adjusting instruction to meet the individual readiness levels, interests, and learning profiles of students?

Accepted Answer

Differentiated instruction

Answer

Differentiated instruction involves modifying content, process, product, or learning environment to match the diverse needs of individual learners.

Praxis 5001 - Praxis Elementary Education Practice Test

Praxis 5001 - Praxis Elementary Education Practice Test

Praxis 5001 Child Development and Learning Theory 2