CTET Child Development and Pedagogy Flashcards

According to Vygotsky's theory, the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) refers to:

Answer: The gap between what a child can do alone and with guidance

ZPD is the difference between what a learner can do without help and what they can achieve with skilled guidance.

Which of the following best describes 'scaffolding' in the context of learning?

Answer: Temporary support provided to a learner that is gradually removed

Scaffolding involves providing temporary support that is faded as the learner gains competence.

A child who is at Piaget's concrete operational stage is most likely able to:

Answer: Perform logical operations on concrete objects

The concrete operational stage (ages 7–11) is characterized by logical thinking applied to concrete, tangible objects.

In Howard Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences, which intelligence is most relevant to a child who excels at reading maps and solving visual puzzles?

Answer: Spatial intelligence

Spatial intelligence involves the ability to think in three dimensions and visualize spatial relationships.

The concept of 'intrinsic motivation' in a classroom setting means a student is learning because:

Answer: They find the subject inherently interesting and satisfying

Intrinsic motivation comes from within the learner, driven by curiosity and personal satisfaction rather than external rewards.

Which approach to teaching best reflects a constructivist philosophy?

Answer: Encouraging students to discover knowledge through experience

Constructivism holds that learners actively build their own understanding through experience and reflection.

A child with dyslexia primarily struggles with:

Answer: Decoding written language and phonological processing

Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects reading accuracy and fluency due to difficulties in phonological processing.