WGU D186 Learning as a Science – Questions With
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What is a foundational characteristic of Multidisciplinary focus on learning
learning sciences?
-Focus on integrating science into
other content areas
-Focus on increasing learning in the
sciences
-Multidisciplinary focus on learning
-Interdisciplinary focus on improving
schools
Learning sciences refers to the study false
of education as an institution
learning sciences is multifaceted true
,Empirical evidence is not necessarily false
required for learning sciences
research. Anecdotal findings are
widely utilized to validate theories and
hypotheses
what are three brain research facts that - Students learn better when socially interacting
teachers need to konw and integrate - students' learning is connected to their mind, brain
into their instructional practices? and body
- Students need repetition to engage in deeper
learning.
- Trusting relationships enhance learning.
retrieval practice strengthens memory; helps students flexibly apply
what they learn
collaboration and social interaction encourages deeper processing
deliberately creating learning spaces, increases learning.
including desk placement, lighting, etc.
encoding initial process of information, where sensory input is
transformed into a schema, a form that the brain can
store and use.
occurs naturally but can be enhanced through
elaborative rehearsal.
storage retaining information encoded in schema over time
retrieval accessing and bringing information from stored
memory back into working memory.
metacognition awareness and understanding of one's thinking
process
,feedback providing information about our performance
guiding future actions
neuroplasticity ability to reshape itself in response to experiences
and challenges.
students need training and helps students gain meaning from the content
opportunities to think deeply about
lesson content
students need to be interested in the increases student motivation
content, or understand why they are
learning the content.
students need to trust the teacher and strengthens relationships and increases learning
feel safe
Which idea is most closely associated Social interaction plays a critical role in cognitive
with Vygotsky's contributions to development.
learning science?
- Social interaction plays a critical role
in cognitive development.
- Children learn best through
memorization of key facts.
- Intelligence is fixed and determined
early in life.
- Learning is most effective when it is
teacher-directed and behaviorally
reinforced.
, How does research from cognitive It helps identify how students process and retain new
science inform instructional design? information.
- It determines which grading scale
motivates students best.
- It helps identify how students
process and retain new information.
- It provides strategies for managing
classroom behavior.
- It focuses on designing tests to
measure intelligence.
What is a key difference between Piaget emphasized cognitive development; Skinner
Piaget's and Skinner's views on emphasized observable behavior
learning?
- Piaget believed learning occurs
through punishment; Skinner rejected
the role of environment.
- Piaget and Skinner both focused
exclusively on adult learners.
- Piaget emphasized cognitive
development; Skinner emphasized
observable behavior.
- Piaget promoted reinforcement
schedules; Skinner focused on
developmental stages.
True or False false
It is important that students are given
full autonomy to be creative when
drawing and summarizing. Guidelines
and teacher input can often stifle
student learning.
open ended questions encourage discussion and exploration; not looking for
a correct answer
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What is a foundational characteristic of Multidisciplinary focus on learning
learning sciences?
-Focus on integrating science into
other content areas
-Focus on increasing learning in the
sciences
-Multidisciplinary focus on learning
-Interdisciplinary focus on improving
schools
Learning sciences refers to the study false
of education as an institution
learning sciences is multifaceted true
,Empirical evidence is not necessarily false
required for learning sciences
research. Anecdotal findings are
widely utilized to validate theories and
hypotheses
what are three brain research facts that - Students learn better when socially interacting
teachers need to konw and integrate - students' learning is connected to their mind, brain
into their instructional practices? and body
- Students need repetition to engage in deeper
learning.
- Trusting relationships enhance learning.
retrieval practice strengthens memory; helps students flexibly apply
what they learn
collaboration and social interaction encourages deeper processing
deliberately creating learning spaces, increases learning.
including desk placement, lighting, etc.
encoding initial process of information, where sensory input is
transformed into a schema, a form that the brain can
store and use.
occurs naturally but can be enhanced through
elaborative rehearsal.
storage retaining information encoded in schema over time
retrieval accessing and bringing information from stored
memory back into working memory.
metacognition awareness and understanding of one's thinking
process
,feedback providing information about our performance
guiding future actions
neuroplasticity ability to reshape itself in response to experiences
and challenges.
students need training and helps students gain meaning from the content
opportunities to think deeply about
lesson content
students need to be interested in the increases student motivation
content, or understand why they are
learning the content.
students need to trust the teacher and strengthens relationships and increases learning
feel safe
Which idea is most closely associated Social interaction plays a critical role in cognitive
with Vygotsky's contributions to development.
learning science?
- Social interaction plays a critical role
in cognitive development.
- Children learn best through
memorization of key facts.
- Intelligence is fixed and determined
early in life.
- Learning is most effective when it is
teacher-directed and behaviorally
reinforced.
, How does research from cognitive It helps identify how students process and retain new
science inform instructional design? information.
- It determines which grading scale
motivates students best.
- It helps identify how students
process and retain new information.
- It provides strategies for managing
classroom behavior.
- It focuses on designing tests to
measure intelligence.
What is a key difference between Piaget emphasized cognitive development; Skinner
Piaget's and Skinner's views on emphasized observable behavior
learning?
- Piaget believed learning occurs
through punishment; Skinner rejected
the role of environment.
- Piaget and Skinner both focused
exclusively on adult learners.
- Piaget emphasized cognitive
development; Skinner emphasized
observable behavior.
- Piaget promoted reinforcement
schedules; Skinner focused on
developmental stages.
True or False false
It is important that students are given
full autonomy to be creative when
drawing and summarizing. Guidelines
and teacher input can often stifle
student learning.
open ended questions encourage discussion and exploration; not looking for
a correct answer
