PRAXIS Elementary Education Exam Questions and Answers Solved 100% (Graded A+)

PRAXIS Elementary Education Exam Questions and Answers Solved 100% (Graded A+) Piaget - Constructivism - Answers [HUMAN DEVELOPMENT THEORY] Learning evolves in complexity and becomes complete over time as individuals build upon prior knowledge and experiences. ----- #1 Learning is an individualized process -------- #2 Learners must be active in the learning process Vysgotsky - Socio Cultural or Social Development - Answers [HUMAN DEVELOPMENT THEORY] Children learn better collaboratively, than alone. The "zone of proximal development" is the difference between what a child can do on their own and what they can accomplish w/ assistance. Bronfenbrenner - Ecological Model - Answers [HUMAN DEVELOPMENT THEORY] Child is in the center of integrated system involving four components: Microsystem: the entities with which the child directly interacts Mesosystem: the entities surrounding and working for , but not directly affecting the child. Exosystem: the broader community in which the child lives including extended family, friends of the family, and social services Macrosystem: The attitudes, ideologies, and culture in which the child lives Maslow - Hierarchy of Needs - Answers [HUMAN DEVELOPMENT THEORY] Once child has their hierarchy of needs met, they can properly learn. Level I -- Basic Needs; freedom, physical, exploration Level II -- Security, Protection, Safety Level III -- Closeness and Love Level IV -- Esteem and Self Esteem Level V -- Self-actualization Erikson - Psychological Theory - Answers [HUMAN DEVELOPMENT THEORY] Eight incremental personality-related stages that each influence development. 1. Trust vs. Mistrust 2. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt 3. Initiative vs. Guilt 4. Industry vs. Inferiority 5. Identity vs. Role Confusion 6. Intimacy vs. Isolation 7. Generativity vs. Stagnation 8.Integrity vs. Despair Cognitive Domain Language/Communication domain Physical domain Social-Emotional domain Self-help/Adaptive Behavior domain - Answers What are the (5) domains of learning? Cognitive Domain - Answers [DOMAIN OF LEARNING] The most critical domain comprising mental skills essential to developing all other domains. Primary mental skills: thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, remembering, decision-making, naming, recognizing, understanding cause-and-effect, and analyzing perceptions. Related Theorists: Skinner and Piaget Language/Communication Domain - Answers [DOMAIN OF LEARNING] Children are introduced to reading and writing in early literacy development. Exposure to stimuli related to oral language and listening skills are crucial to the development of reading and writing skills later. Physical (motor) Domain - Answers [DOMAIN OF LEARNING] Children collect data through physical interactions with their environment. Specific areas include: - gross motor (large muscles) - fine motor (small muscles) - sensory integration - perceptual (movement coordination) Related Theorists: Gesell, Piaget, Ayres, and Kephart Social-Emotional Domain - Answers [DOMAIN OF LEARNING] When children gain social skills through interactive experiences, they gain self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-competence. Self Help/Adaptive Behavior Domain - Answers [DOMAIN OF LEARNING]