Student Learning & Development Flashcards
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According to Lev Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, learning occurs most effectively when a student works within their:
Answer: Zone of proximal development with guidance
Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) describes tasks a learner can accomplish with appropriate scaffolding from a more knowledgeable other.
A student consistently struggles to start long-term projects despite understanding the material. Which executive function deficit is most likely involved?
Answer: Task initiation
Task initiation is the executive function governing the ability to begin tasks independently and in a timely manner.
The term 'twice-exceptional' (2e) refers to students who:
Answer: Are gifted and also have a learning disability
Twice-exceptional students are identified as both intellectually gifted and having one or more learning, developmental, or physical disabilities.
Which assessment approach provides ongoing feedback to adjust instruction during the learning process rather than measuring final outcomes?
Answer: Formative assessment
Formative assessment is used continuously during instruction to monitor student progress and inform teaching adjustments.
A high school student with strong verbal reasoning but significantly weaker processing speed is applying to colleges. What is the educational planner's BEST first step?
Answer: Recommend psychoeducational testing if not yet done
Updated psychoeducational testing documents the processing speed discrepancy and supports applications for testing accommodations and appropriate college support services.
Carol Dweck's research on mindset suggests that students who believe intelligence is malleable and improvable demonstrate a:
Answer: Growth mindset
A growth mindset, per Dweck, is the belief that abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work, leading to greater resilience and achievement.
Which of the following best describes 'self-regulated learning'?
Answer: A student's ability to monitor, evaluate, and direct their own learning process
Self-regulated learning involves metacognitive, motivational, and behavioral processes students use to manage and improve their own learning.