CTA Student Development & Learning Theory Flashcards
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Which learning theory is most closely associated with the use of reinforcement and consequences to shape behavior?
Answer: Behaviorism
Behaviorism, associated with theorists like B.F. Skinner, emphasizes the use of reinforcement and consequences to shape and modify observable behavior.
A student who struggles with abstract concepts benefits most from which type of instruction according to cognitive development theory?
Answer: Concrete, hands-on manipulatives and real-world examples before moving to abstract representation
Students who struggle with abstract thinking benefit from concrete, hands-on experiences that build understanding before abstract representations are introduced.
Erik Erikson's psychosocial development theory is relevant to CTAs because it helps them understand:
Answer: The social and emotional challenges students face at different developmental stages that affect their behavior and learning
Erikson's theory describes psychosocial stages and conflicts (e.g., industry vs. inferiority) that affect how students engage with school and relationships at different ages.
What is 'observational learning' as described by Albert Bandura's Social Learning Theory?
Answer: Learning that occurs by watching and imitating the behavior of others (models)
Bandura's Social Learning Theory explains that people learn by observing and imitating models, without requiring direct reinforcement of the behavior.
Which concept describes a student's belief in their own ability to succeed at a task?
Answer: Self-efficacy
Self-efficacy, a concept from Bandura, refers to a person's belief in their own capacity to successfully perform a specific task or behavior.
A student consistently says 'I can't do anything right' after making mistakes. Which strategy BEST addresses this?
Answer: Help the student reframe mistakes as learning opportunities and point out specific past successes
Helping students reframe mistakes as learning opportunities and pointing out concrete successes builds a growth mindset and strengthens self-efficacy.