Learning Theories
This theorist developed stages of cognitive development.
Who is Piaget?
This approach emphasizes hands-on, student-directed learning.
What is Montessori?
These programs focus on instructional needs rather than the cause of the disability.
What are Noncategorical programs?
These set expectations for student behavior.
What are classroom rules?
A learning objective should describe what the student will do.
What is a measurable objective?
This theorist created the Hierarchy of Needs.
Who is Maslow?
This approach focuses on science, technology, engineering, and math.
What is STEM?
Mid-nineteenth century institutions were criticized for this major weakness.
What is overcrowding and lack of individualized instruction?
These explain how things are done daily in the classroom.
What are procedures?
This type of verb makes an objective measurable.
What is an action verb (explain, analyze, identify)?
This theorist emphasized learning through social interaction and language.
Who is Vygotsky?
This approach emphasizes creativity and imagination with limited early technology use.
What is Waldorf?
This term refers to adapting instruction to meet different student needs.
What is Differentiation?
Consistency in enforcing rules helps students understand this.
What are expectations?
Objectives should align with these.
What are content standards?
This theorist developed the stages of psychosocial development.
Who is Erikson?
This instructional method allows students to learn through real-world projects.
What is Project-Based Learning?
This law ensures students with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education.
What is IDEA?
Creating a physically, emotionally, and intellectually safe environment is part of this responsibility.
What is classroom management?
Asking “why” and “how” questions promotes this skill.
What is critical thinking?
This psychologist was one of the first to use behavior modification with individuals with disabilities.
Who is B. F. Skinner?
Multiple means of representation, engagement, and expression are essential elements of this framework.
What is Universal Design for Learning (UDL)?
This plan outlines accommodations and goals for a student with a disability.
What is an IEP?
Active monitoring of students to ensure safety is called this.
What is active supervision?
Thinking about how you learn is called this.
What is metacognition?