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What is the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)?
The ‘gap’ between what the student already knows and what is too complex for them at this time.
Name 3 of the 6 areas of development. (HINT: They start with P, N, C, S, E, M).
physical, neurological,cognitive,social,emotional,moral
What is meant by 'Nature vs. Nurture'?
This is the debate as to whether people are mostly impacted by predetermined factors like genes (Nature), or their environment and upbringing (nurture).
True or False: Constructivism positions the student as an active participant in their own learning.
True!
What is Behaviourism?
The theory that people choose to behave in a certain way based on conditioning (ie positive/negative reinforcement).
Give an example of positive reinforcement that could be used in the classroom.
Verbal praise, tangible rewards (ie stickers, stamps, pens), edible rewards, public recognition, classroom reward system.
What is an example of negative reinforcement?
Shame, loss of priveliges, detention, suspension, expulsion, etc
What is a schema?
A schema is a pattern of thought or behaviour that organises categories of information and the relationships among them.
What is 'sensory memory'?
The "brain's inbox" which receives input from all five senses, has a limited lifespan of only a few seconds
What are some ways we can accommodate students with sensory challenges in the classroom?
Headphones, sensory rooms/areas, brain breaks, alternative seats, be mindful of noise/lights/windows.
What are the three types of Long Term Memory? (HINT: E, S, P.)
Episodic, Semantic, Procedural
What is cognitive load?
The amount of information the working memory can hold at one time.
What is the difference between surface and deep learning?
Surface learning means having a superficial, basic knowledge of something, but deep learning means deep understanding of the content
What are the four agreed upon sources of self-efficacy?
Mastery Experience, Vicarious Experience, Verbal Persuasion, Physiological feedback
What is 'ego depletion'?
When someone is too tired/hungry and their brain doesn't function optimally
In your own words, what is metacognition?
Thinking about thinking; observing and regulating.
