Which of the following descriptions is most consistent with constructivists' views of the influence of background knowledge on learning?
a. New knowledge is added to knowledge that learners already have.
b. The amount that learners are capable of learning depends on their memory capacities.
c. A learner's interpretation of new learning experiences will depend on what they already know.
d. The meaningfulness of new learning experiences will depend on how concrete learners' background knowledge is.
C
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Critical sensitive periods occur throughout human development during which a child is biologically:
a. Able to come under the control of certain rules of conduct. b. Most ready to learn certain new behaviors. c. In transition and there are spurts of growth and development. d. All of the above
Over the course of history, science has continued to evolve as new data emerge and scientists offer new ideas to explain those data. This continuing process of change in scientific thinking over the years best reflects the idea of:
a. information processing theory b. individual constructivism c. social constructivism d. Prägnanz
Which of the following would return information to the teacher as to whether or not students have met targeted achievement goals?
A) Objectives and essays B) Publications and activities C) Portfolios and exams D) Clicker and online technologies
Which of the following statements is false?
A. Animal fat intake affects heart health. B. People should cut back on sugar. C. The intake of refined carbohydrates should be lowered. D. People should reduce their amount of animal fat intake to help prevent diabetes.