Student Learning and Development Flashcards
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Which of the following strategies best supports students with a visual learning preference?
Answer: Using diagrams, charts, and graphic organizers
Visual learners benefit most from spatial representations of information such as mind maps, diagrams, and color-coded notes.
What is the key distinction between 'positive reinforcement' and 'negative reinforcement'?
Answer: Both increase behavior, but positive adds a stimulus while negative removes one
Both positive and negative reinforcement increase the likelihood of a behavior; positive adds a desirable stimulus while negative removes an aversive one.
A teacher uses 'think-pair-share' to help students process new content. This strategy primarily draws on which learning principle?
Answer: Constructivist social interaction and peer learning
Think-pair-share leverages social constructivism by having students discuss and co-construct understanding with peers.
Which of the following describes 'differentiated instruction'?
Answer: Adjusting content, process, or product to meet diverse learner needs
Differentiated instruction involves tailoring teaching approaches so that all students, regardless of ability, can access and engage with learning.
According to self-determination theory (Deci & Ryan), which three basic psychological needs drive intrinsic motivation?
Answer: Autonomy, competence, and relatedness
Self-determination theory proposes that autonomy (choice), competence (mastery), and relatedness (connection) are the core needs supporting intrinsic motivation.
Which cognitive strategy involves relating new information to prior knowledge to improve retention?
Answer: Elaborative encoding
Elaborative encoding connects new material to existing knowledge, creating richer memory traces that are easier to retrieve.
A student who studies in short sessions spread over several days rather than cramming the night before is using which evidence-based strategy?
Answer: Spaced practice (distributed practice)
Spaced practice involves distributing study sessions over time, which research consistently shows improves long-term retention compared to cramming.