Vygotsky's theory states that learning occurs at two levels. Briefly describe each of these levels.

What will be an ideal response?


In the first level, children attempt to perform the task but require support from people, objects, or the setting in order to accomplish the task. At the second level, children can perform the task independently.

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Froebel's idea for the ideal play space included

A. Gardens B. The study of plants and animals C. Places for games and group activities D. All of the above

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The textbook describes Patricia Alexander's theory regarding the development of expertise. Which one of the following statements best characterizes Alexander's theory?

a. People develop expertise primarily by turning verbal codes and images into propositions and productions. b. People develop expertise primarily by learning certain skills and practicing them over and over until they can perform the skills almost without thinking. c. The development of expertise is characterized by a series of five stages of increasingly abstract problem-solving strategies. d. The development of expertise is characterized by the acquisition of more and better integrated knowledge about a topic.

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The type of evaluation you want your pilot or surgeon to have had in school

A. criterion-referenced B. norm-referenced C. formative D. subjective

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According to Erikson’s theory, if a student fails to develop a sense of who she is as a person, a sense of self, it is most likely because _____.

a. her parents were not responsive, or were uncaring or rejecting b. others were overprotective of her, and she was never rewarded or was even punished for trying new things c. she was given few opportunities to successfully complete tasks, perhaps failing quite often when she did try d. she had so many responsibilities that she had no opportunity to explore different roles, consider aspirations or goals, or determine her values

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