Understanding Development and Learning
Theories
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Meeting Student Needs
Misc
100

True or False: All students develop at the exact same rate.

False: It varies based on a lot of factors

100

What is the name of Piaget's theory? 

Theory of Cognitive Development

100

An accountant would be high in this area of intelligence? 

Logical-mathematical

100

Providing a student with snacks in the morning because you know they do not have time to eat would meet which level of Maslow's Hierarchy of needs? 

Physiological Needs aka Basic Needs

100

True or False: IQ tests are the best way to measure a students ability and performance. 

False: Most students will never have an IQ test.

200

___ refers to predictable changes that occur from conception to death. 

Development

200

The highest level of Maslow's theory in which we are motivated to reach our full protentional is called what? 

Self- Actualization

200

Understanding ___, means that you know the amount of something stays the same even if its shape changes? 

Conservation 


200

Which plan would be written for a student needing extra time to get to their classes due to crutches?

504 plan

200

___ is the ability to learn, interpret everyday situations, and use prior knowledge to reason or solve problems.

Intelligence

300

What are the 4 different areas of development that we study? 

PIES- Physical, Intellectual, Social, and Emotional

300

His theory suggests that, instead of a single general intelligence, each person's intellectual capacity is actually made up strengths and weakness is a verity of areas. Name the theorist and his theory 

Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences
300

The crisis you are trying to concur in adolescence is called what? 

Identity vs role confusion

300

This provides extra help and support in the classroom. Examples include extra time or tests read aloud.

Accommodation

300

Placing a student with special needs who shows ability to keep up with the curriculum in a regular classroom is called? 

Mainstreaming

400

Your preferred method of absorbing and processing information is called what? 

Learning Style

400

This theorist describes eight stages of social and emotional development that cover the human life span and develop your personality. Name the theorist and his theory

Erikson's Theory of Psychosocial Development

400

This psychologist developed a theory regarding the development of human motivation and potential. Name the theorist and his theory

Maslow's Theory of Hierarchy of Needs. 

400

Which plan would be written for a student needing help in the classroom, if they have one of the 13 specific disabilities.

IEP Individualize Education Plan

400

Why is it important for teachers to diversify their teaching methods in the classroom?

To meet the needs of all students

500

The people, places, and things around you that influence who you are and how you develop are called your ___. 

Environment

500

Once you reach this stage of intellectual development you start to understand conservation. 

Concrete Operational

500

Name the four stages, in order, of Piaget's development.

1. Sensorimotor (birth to 2) 

2. Preoperational (2-7)

3. Concrete operations (7-11)

4. Formal operations (12+)

500

This changes what a student is expected to learn or know based on their ability. 

Modification

500
What % of students fall into the category of gifted and talented?

only 6 %