Learning Theory
Instructional approaches designed for adult learners.
What is andragogy?
A framework that makes learning accessible to all students.
What is Universal Design for Learning (UDL)?
These questions are asked while students are still learning and are used to check understanding and guide future instruction.
What are formative questions?
Rubrics for summative assessment are designed to align with this.
What is a learning outcome?
"I do, we do, you do" is a best practice of this type of lesson.
What is a demonstration lesson?
This theory prioritizes learners’ individual growth and well-being.
What is Humanism?
Motivating and involving learners based on their interests, strengths, and needs.
What is "Multiple Means of Engagement"?
This type of question has more than one correct answer.
What is divergent?
These are the specific and measurable elements or skills listed in a rubric to evaluate student work.
What are criteria?
The key characteristic of a discussion-based lesson.
What is student-led?
This theory suggests learning is an active, constructive process.
What is Constructivism?
Providing students with both written and video content is an example of this UDL principle.
What is "Multiple Means of Representation"?
This type of question asks learners to make a judgment using reasoning and critical thinking.
What is evaluative?
A rubric with detailed descriptors at each level is considered to be this.
This is designed after the learning outcome and shows whether students have achieved the intended goals.
What is a summative assessment?
Emphasizes interconnectedness, relationships, and holistic learning.
What are Indigenous worldviews/ways of knowing?
To take ownership, make choices, and drive one's own learning.
What is learner agency?
This type of question encourages learners to reflect and connect to their experiences.
What is reflective?
The middle column lists criteria, with space on both sides for feedback.
What is a single-point rubric?
The part of a learning outcome that provides the context or purpose for the task.
What is a condition?
The American educator who defined the six principles of adult learning.
Malcolm Knowles
Offering students choice in how they format an assignment.
What is Multiple Means of Expression?
This questioning technique asks students to elaborate on their thinking.
What are probing questions?
Assesses overall performance.
What is a holistic rubric?
Cognitive, affective and psychomotor.
What are domains of learning?