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Prepare for the Praxis 5622 Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) Grades K–6 exam with this comprehensive study guide. Covers child development, instructional planning, assessment strategies, learning environments, classroom management, professional responsibilities, teaching methods, and educational theory. Includes exam-focused revision notes, practice-based concepts, and key topics to strengthen understanding and improve teacher certification exam performance for 2026/2027.

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Behaviorism Teacher-Based Theory - focuses on observable and measurable aspects of
students' behavior. Proposes behavior can be learned or unlearned as the
result of stimulus-and-response actions. Views learning as process of
stimuli/responses.


Example of a Teacher-Based Learning Theory Behaviorism


Characteristics of Behaviorism (Learning Theory) *Focuses on observable changes in behavior
*Views the teacher's role as providing information and supervising practice
*Describes learning as the result of stimulus-response actions
*Uses incentives and rewards for motivation
*Teacher-Centered


Applications of Behaviorism (Learning Theory) *Basal readers
*Mini-lessons
*Repeated readings


Examples of Student-Based Learning Theories *Constructivism
*Sociolinguistics
*Cognitive/Information Processing


Social Cognitive Learning Theory Theorists focus on the ways people learn from observing one another.


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Characteristics of Sociolinguistics Learning Theory *Emphasizes the importance of language and social interaction on learning
*Views reading and writing as social and cultural activities
*Explains that students learn best through authentic activities
*Describes the teacher's role as scaffolding students' learning
*Advocates culturally responsive teaching
*Challenges students to confront injustices and inequities in society
*Student-Centered


Applications of Sociolinguistics Learning Theory *Literature circles
*Shared reading
*Buddy reading
*Reading and writing workshop
*Author's chair


Information Processing Learning Theory Theorists focus more on what happens inside the learner's mind, considering
the process of learning, memory, and performance. Some theorists compare
the mind to a computer and use terms like storage, retrieval, working
memory, and long-term memory.


Characteristics of Cognitive / Information Processing *Compares the mind to a computer
Learning Theory *Recommends integrating reading and writing
*Views reading and writing as meaning-making processes
*Explains that readers' interpretations are individualized
*Describes students as strategic readers and writings
*Student-Centered


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Applications of Cognitive / Information Processing *Guided reading
Learning Theory *Graphic organizers
*Grand conversations
*Interactive writing
*Reciprocal questioning


Constructivism A student-based learning theory that suggests learning isn't observable.
Rather, it involves mental processes and occurs when students integrate
new knowledge with their existing knowledge. It describes students as
active and engaged learners who construct their own knowledge. It
suggests that people construct or create knowledge (as opposed to absorb
knowledge) based on their experiences and interactions.


Characteristics of Constructivism Learning Theory *Describes learning as the active construction of knowledge
*Recognizes the importance of background knowledge
*Views learners as innately curious
*Advocates collaboration, not competition
*Suggests ways to engage students so they can be successful
*Student-Centered


Applications of Constructivism Learning Theory *Literature focus units
*K-W-L charts
*Reading logs
*Thematic units
*Word sorts


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