BLEPT Reviewer 11 - Facilitating Learning

BLEPT Reviewer

Instructions:

Please answer each question to the best of your ability. Each question is multiple choice, and only one answer per question is correct. Select the most appropriate answer from the options provided.

When you have completed all questions, click the "Submit" button at the bottom of the page to see your score. Good luck!

1. Which of the following best describes "scaffolding" in learning?

A) Support given to learners that is gradually removed as competence increases
B) Punishment given to prevent misconceptions
C) Peer competition during group work
D) A teacher’s control over all classroom activities

2. What is the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) according to Vygotsky?

A) The knowledge learners can gain on their own
B) The gap between what learners can do alone and with help
C) A learner’s maximum potential
D) The stage after mastery

3. Which learning theory focuses on observable behavior changes?

A) Constructivism
B) Behaviorism
C) Cognitivism
D) Humanism

4. Who is known for the theory of multiple intelligences?

A) Skinner
B) Gardner
C) Piaget
D) Bandura

5. In operant conditioning, what strengthens behavior by giving a pleasant consequence?

A) Positive reinforcement
B) Negative punishment
C) Extinction
D) Modeling

6. What principle of learning states that learning is most effective when it is active and meaningful?

A) Law of effect
B) Law of readiness
C) Constructivist principle
D) Law of use and disuse

7. According to Bloom's Taxonomy, which level involves making judgments based on criteria?

A) Applying
B) Analyzing
C) Evaluating
D) Understanding

8. What type of motivation is driven by external rewards?

A) Extrinsic
B) Intrinsic
C) Cognitive
D) Affective

9. Which of the following is a technique for active learning?

A) Silent reading
B) Think-Pair-Share
C) Dictation
D) Drill and practice

10. What learning style involves learning through physical activity?

A) Visual
B) Auditory
C) Kinesthetic
D) Reflective

11. Who proposed the social learning theory, emphasizing modeling and imitation?

A) Piaget
B) Bandura
C) Bruner
D) Erikson

12. What does "metacognition" refer to?

A) Memorizing facts
B) Thinking about one’s own thinking
C) Repeating knowledge
D) Rapid mental calculation

13. Which principle highlights the importance of prior knowledge in new learning?

A) Constructivism
B) Behaviorism
C) Nativism
D) Humanism

14. Which theorist is associated with cognitive development stages?

A) Piaget
B) Skinner
C) Thorndike
D) Gagne

15. What is the term for learning by watching others and imitating their actions?

A) Classical conditioning
B) Observational learning
C) Operant conditioning
D) Discovery learning

16. Erikson’s theory emphasizes what aspect of human development?

A) Cognitive
B) Behavioral
C) Psychosocial
D) Humanistic

17. Which is an example of intrinsic motivation?

A) Studying to win a prize
B) Reading out of curiosity
C) Attending class for a reward
D) Joining contests for fame

18. What type of assessment helps inform instruction and occurs during learning?

A) Formative assessment
B) Summative assessment
C) Placement assessment
D) Norm-referenced assessment

19. Which strategy promotes critical thinking and peer collaboration?

A) Lecture
B) Socratic questioning
C) Silent seatwork
D) Memorization drills

20. What is the best way to support students with different learning needs?

A) Differentiated instruction
B) Standardized tests
C) Uniform grading systems
D) One-size-fits-all curriculum

21. Which of the following best describes experiential learning?

A) Learning through direct experience
B) Learning through memorization
C) Learning through lectures
D) Learning through repetition

22. According to Jerome Bruner, what is the best way to teach complex concepts?

A) Through punishment and reinforcement
B) Through discovery learning
C) Through rote memorization
D) Through physical punishment

23. What is the role of feedback in the learning process?

A) It helps learners correct and improve
B) It discourages independence
C) It rewards memorization
D) It avoids accountability

24. Which term refers to teaching that integrates students’ interests and real-life contexts?

A) Contextualized teaching
B) Fragmented instruction
C) Textbook-driven teaching
D) Teacher-centered approach

25. What instructional strategy involves asking students to make predictions before an experiment?

A) Summarizing
B) Hypothesizing
C) Skimming
D) Outlining

26. In differentiated instruction, what is often varied to meet learners’ needs?

A) School policy
B) Content, process, and product
C) School calendar
D) Parent involvement

27. According to Maslow’s hierarchy, which need must be met before students can focus on learning?

A) Physiological needs
B) Self-actualization
C) Esteem
D) Belongingness

28. Which approach emphasizes student exploration and teacher guidance?

A) Teacher-centered approach
B) Inquiry-based learning
C) Banking method
D) Rote learning

29. Which classroom management style balances authority and student freedom?

A) Authoritative
B) Authoritarian
C) Permissive
D) Neglectful

30. Which of the following promotes long-term retention?

A) Cramming the night before
B) Distributed practice over time
C) Passive listening
D) Avoiding feedback

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