Educational Psychology Principles Flashcards
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A police academy instructor uses role-play simulations before discussing the underlying theory. This approach aligns best with which learning principle?
Answer: Concrete experience preceding abstract conceptualization
Kolb's Experiential Learning Cycle begins with concrete experience, which is then reflected upon before abstract concepts are formed and tested.
Which concept describes a learner's belief in their own ability to successfully perform a specific task?
Answer: Self-efficacy
Self-efficacy, as defined by Bandura, is a person's belief in their capacity to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific outcomes.
In Bloom's Taxonomy (revised), which cognitive level requires a learner to judge the validity of information or evaluate the quality of a response plan?
Answer: Evaluate
The 'Evaluate' level in Bloom's revised taxonomy involves making judgments based on criteria and evidence, such as critiquing a response plan.
A public safety instructor notices a recruit can demonstrate CPR correctly in the lab but freezes during a simulated mass-casualty event. This performance gap most likely reflects a failure of:
Answer: Transfer of learning to high-stress contexts
Transfer of learning refers to applying skills acquired in one context to different situations; stress inoculation training addresses this gap.
Which type of memory stores general factual knowledge, such as the steps of an ICS command structure, independent of personal experience?
Answer: Semantic memory
Semantic memory holds general world knowledge and facts not tied to specific personal experiences, such as concepts, principles, and protocols.
An instructor frequently provides corrective feedback immediately after each attempt during skills training. This practice best supports:
Answer: The feedback loop in motor learning
Immediate corrective feedback during motor skill acquisition closes the feedback loop, allowing learners to adjust and refine technique before errors become habits.
Which instructional strategy is MOST effective for preventing the 'forgetting curve' described by Ebbinghaus?
Answer: Spaced repetition over time
Spaced repetition schedules reviews at increasing intervals, directly counteracting the rapid forgetting curve Ebbinghaus identified through his research.