EDU 201 Reviewer Questions and Correct Answers
A learning approach where students are encouraged to take ownership and control of their
learning process and the role of the teacher changes from supplier of knowledge to
facilitating the process of learning.
Facilitating Learning
This is done by providing learning resources and actively challenging students through
systematic problem-based learning and other active learning methods.
Facilitating Learning
Not every student is the same kind of learner, so try giving them multiple options when
assigning projects. This shows that you respect their unique learning style. It also shows
that you're more interested in facilitating their learning than exercising your authority.
Choice
Vary class activities to give students the ability to try out different learning styles, and to
give each student their moment to shine. It also will help them to choose their approach to
assigned projects.
Variation
Give context for each lesson and show how it relates to other things your students might be
learning or experiencing. Tie the material in to other lessons, classes, subjects, current
events, or real-life examples. Tell them why the lesson is relevant to their lives and why it
should matter to them.
Connection
, Learning how to problem-solve is just as important as knowing the answer, so give students
time to talk through a problem in small groups or as a class. ____________ also promotes
communication skills, socialization, and cooperation.
Conversation
Today's students have access to a lot more information than the students of previous
generations. The real challenge is teaching them how to assess the quality and validity of
the information they find. Provide students with _________ they can trust, and tools for
gauging trustworthiness.
Resources
The learning of complex subject matter is most effective when it is an intentional process of
constructing meaning from information and experience.
Nature of the learning process
The successful learner, over time and with support and instructional guidance, can create
meaningful, coherent representations of knowledge.
Goals of the learning process
The successful learner can link new information with existing knowledge in meaningful
ways.
Construction of knowledge
The successful learner can create and use a repertoire of thinking and reasoning strategies
to achieve complex learning goals.
A learning approach where students are encouraged to take ownership and control of their
learning process and the role of the teacher changes from supplier of knowledge to
facilitating the process of learning.
Facilitating Learning
This is done by providing learning resources and actively challenging students through
systematic problem-based learning and other active learning methods.
Facilitating Learning
Not every student is the same kind of learner, so try giving them multiple options when
assigning projects. This shows that you respect their unique learning style. It also shows
that you're more interested in facilitating their learning than exercising your authority.
Choice
Vary class activities to give students the ability to try out different learning styles, and to
give each student their moment to shine. It also will help them to choose their approach to
assigned projects.
Variation
Give context for each lesson and show how it relates to other things your students might be
learning or experiencing. Tie the material in to other lessons, classes, subjects, current
events, or real-life examples. Tell them why the lesson is relevant to their lives and why it
should matter to them.
Connection
, Learning how to problem-solve is just as important as knowing the answer, so give students
time to talk through a problem in small groups or as a class. ____________ also promotes
communication skills, socialization, and cooperation.
Conversation
Today's students have access to a lot more information than the students of previous
generations. The real challenge is teaching them how to assess the quality and validity of
the information they find. Provide students with _________ they can trust, and tools for
gauging trustworthiness.
Resources
The learning of complex subject matter is most effective when it is an intentional process of
constructing meaning from information and experience.
Nature of the learning process
The successful learner, over time and with support and instructional guidance, can create
meaningful, coherent representations of knowledge.
Goals of the learning process
The successful learner can link new information with existing knowledge in meaningful
ways.
Construction of knowledge
The successful learner can create and use a repertoire of thinking and reasoning strategies
to achieve complex learning goals.
