Learning theories/mindsets
This theory emphasizes that learners actively construct their understanding of the world by integrating new information with existing knowledge.
What is constructivism?
This provides a foundation for new learning.
What is prior knowledge?
This type of motivation (intrinsic or extrinsic) is generally more effective for long-term learning.
What is intrinsic motivation?
According to constructivism and related to ICAP theory, this is the state in which learning is most effective (hint: not passive).
What is active?
This involves the awareness and control of one’s own thinking processes.
What is metacognition?
These are goals focused on learning and improvement, as opposed to goals focused on demonstrating competence.
What are mastery goals? (as opposed to performance goals)
These types of beliefs about this intelligence can impact cognitive functioning and learning outcomes.
What are mindsets? (Specifically, growth or incremental mindset of intelligence vs. fixed or entity mindsets of intelligence).
This type of interaction between teachers and students fosters clarity, active listening, and a positive classroom environment, leading to better learning outcomes.
What is effective communication?
This type of assessments provide ongoing feedback during learning, while summative assessments evaluate learning at the end of a period.
What is formative assessment?
This mindset is associated with the belief that intelligence is fixed and unchangeable.
What is fixed mindset?
This is something required for building knowledge and skills.
What is practice?
These are criteria for ensuring fair and high quality assessments, both for educational use and in research. (try to name at least one)
What are validity, reliability, and fairness?
In the I-C-A-P theory by Chi & Wylie, this is the most beneficial level of cognitive engagement. (hint- it's the 'I')
What is interactive?
According to the ICAP framework of cognitive engagement and learning, this is what matters for determining engagement, rather than the instruction itself.
What is the learner's actual behavior?
Assessments that involve identifying correct answers from multiple choices would likely to lead to this type of cognitive engagement (a), while assessments involving summarizing what is known about something in your own words would lead to this type of cognitive engagement (b).
What are (a) active and (b) constructive engagement?