True or False: Constructivism positions the student as an active participant in their own learning.
True!
What is the approximate life span of the working memory?
Approximately 20 seconds
What is semantic memory?
Knowledge of facts
Which of the 5 senses does olfactory sensory input relate to?
Smell!
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).
Which of the 5 senses does gustatory sensory input relate to?
taste!
What is procedural memory?
Memory of how to do something.
What is a schema?
A schema is a pattern of thought or behaviour that organises categories of information and the relationships among them.
What are the four agreed upon sources of self-efficacy?
Mastery Experience, Vicarious Experience, Verbal Persuasion, Physiological feedback
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 is episodic memory?
Memories of events/experiences
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.
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 'sensory memory'?
The "brain's inbox" which receives input from all five senses, has a limited lifespan of only a few seconds
What is Behaviourism?
The theory that people choose to behave in a certain way based on conditioning (ie positive/negative reinforcement).
What is 'Miller's Magic 7?'
Our working memory can handle between 5-9 chunks of info, grouping inputs meaningfully can allow them to be processed as a chunk, leaving space for more info
What is 'ego depletion'?
When someone is too tired/hungry and their brain doesn't function optimally
What are the three types of Long Term Memory? (HINT: E, S, P.)
Episodic, Semantic, Procedural
What does IPM stand for?
Information Processing Model
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 the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)?
The ‘gap’ between what the student already knows and what is too complex for them at this time.
What is an example of negative reinforcement?
Shame, loss of priveliges, detention, suspension, expulsion, etc
What is 'maintenance rehearsal'? (Hint: It relates to the working memory!)
Repeating information so you remember it.
What is cognitive load?
The amount of information the working memory can hold at one time.
In your own words, what is metacognition?
Thinking about thinking; observing and regulating.
Which two theorists created this model of SRL?
Winne & Hadwin!