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100

This theorist promoted active learning and believed students learn best by discovering ideas on their own.

Jerome Bruner

100

This theory focuses on learning through observation and modeling.

Social Cognitive Theory

100

This theorist believed children develop on a natural timetable.

Arnold Gesell

100

This theorist believed basic needs must be met before learning can occur.

Abraham Maslow

100

This theory includes linguistic, logical, musical, and bodily-kinesthetic intelligences.

Theory of Multiple Intelligences

200

This learning theory focuses on students constructing knowledge through experiences

Constructivism?

200

This theorist emphasized positive actions and behavior transformations in the classroom.

Albert Bandura

200

This theory encourages teachers to use readiness-based activities.

Maturational Theory

200

This theory focuses on creating nurturing school environments that support all student needs.

Human Motivation Theory

200

This theorist emphasized the role parents play in children’s academic success.

Diana Baumrind

300

“Learning by doing” is the core idea behind this theorist’s work.

David Kolb

300

This psychologist believed learning should be measured by observable behavior.

John Watson

300

This theorist developed stages that explain how moral reasoning develops in children.

Lawrence Kohlberg

300

This theorist proposed that personality develops through 8 stages across the lifespan.

Erik Erikson

300

This concept includes authoritative, authoritarian, and permissive styles.

Diana Baumrind theory of 3 parenting styles

400

This theorist’s work shaped how teachers design hands-on lessons and real-world learning.

David Kolb

400

This theory shifted attention away from internal thoughts and focused on behaviors you can see

Behaviorism

400

This theory helps teachers guide students’ moral decision-making

Theory of Moral Development

400

This theory explains how identity and personality evolve over time.

Psychosocial Development Theory

400

This theorist developed 9 events of instruction to guide lesson planning.

Robert Gagné

500

A teacher designs a lesson where students explore a problem, test ideas, and discover solutions on their own rather than receiving direct instruction. What Theorist is this teacher utilizing

Jerome Bruner

500

A student learns how to properly conduct a lab after watching the teacher model the behavior and then imitates it successfully. Which theorist's theory does this reflect?

Albert Bandura

500

A kindergarten teacher delays formal writing instruction because she knows her students are not developmentally ready and instead focuses on fine-motor activities. Which Theorist is this reflecting?

Arnold Gesell

500

A high school teacher notices a student is struggling academically and realizes the student’s basic needs such as safety and belonging are not being met at home.

Abraham Maslow

500

A teacher carefully plans a lesson that includes gaining attention, stating objectives, guided practice, feedback, and assessment to ensure student understanding. Who's theory does this reflect?

Robert Gagné

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