Educational Psychology and Development of Children and
Adolescents - D094 --- Module 10 || Already Graded A+.
Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development includes approaches that Vygotsky believed are
beneficial for student learning. Several strategies used in the multiplication lesson adhere to
principles from Vygotsky's theory.
Describe two instructional strategies used in the video that align with Vygotsky's theory of
cognitive development and include a brief explanation of how you saw each strategy being used.
correct answers Scaffolding:
- The teacher reviewed what was previously learned, coached students as they went further into
multiplication, provided support as they worked through problems, and eventually pulled away
as they were able to solve the problems independently.
Learning from peers/peer discussions/social interactions:
- The students worked with classmates and explained the strategies they used to their classmates.
The teacher incorporated social interactions, which Vygotsky believed aids in cognitive
development. Vygotsky also believed that students could learn from more skilled peers.
Zone of proximal development:
- The teacher provided opportunities for the students to learn from her as well as peers who were
more skilled.
Think, pair, share:
- The students solved the problems in their heads and shared their strategies with a partner and
the class. Vygotsky believed that internal language helps develop cognition and that social
interactions aid in learning.
Piaget's theory describes four stages of cognitive development. Which stage of cognitive
development are the students in Mrs. Bautista's classroom in?
A) Concrete operational
B) Sensorimotor
C) Preoperational
D) Formal operational correct answers A) Concrete operational.
, Individuals in the concrete operational stage are usually between the ages of 7 and 11 years old.
They are able to reason about mathematics and do concrete operations. Children in this stage also
have the language skills to explain their reasoning as observed in the video. Students in the
concrete operational stage need guidance as they learn and practice new concepts, as occurred in
the video when the teacher and peers helped students understand multiplication.
Dr. Thomas has been teaching her students study habits. In order to get her students to
understand the benefits of using the strategies she has been teaching them, Dr. Thomas gives her
students 30 minutes to study their notes and readings prior to taking their assessment. They score
their assessments immediately after finishing the assessment, and Dr. Thomas shows them that
every student improved from the previous assessment by at least 10 percent. She discusses the
study practices and benefits of studying with the class.
Which strategy is Dr. Thomas using, and which learning theory supports that strategy?
A) Direct feedback; behaviorism
B) Cooperative learning; constructivism
C) Open seminar; humanistic
D) Scaffolding; cognitivism correct answers A) Direct feedback; behaviorism.
Dr. Thomas is reinforcing a strategy that she has taught her students by showing the direct
consequence of using the strategy. She is providing them with direct feedback as a principle of
positive reinforcement, adhering to the learning theory of behaviorism.
Mr. Costa wants to help his students develop higher order thinking skills, so he has developed a
lesson that will provide real-world experiences and ensure the students have an active role in
their learning. He plans a problem-based learning experience where students will answer the
question, "How can we get students through the lunch line more efficiently?" The students
collaborate to make plans to solve the problem. They conduct interviews, research cafeteria
procedures, and observe lunch shifts. Next, they develop a plan, and the principal agrees to put
the plan into action. The students then observe their plan in action and evaluate the effectiveness
of their plan by analyzing the results and reflecting on the process.
A) Constructivist Learning Theory
B) Behavioral Theory
C) Social Cognitive Theory
D) Humanist Theory correct answers A) Constructivist Learning Theory.
Adolescents - D094 --- Module 10 || Already Graded A+.
Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development includes approaches that Vygotsky believed are
beneficial for student learning. Several strategies used in the multiplication lesson adhere to
principles from Vygotsky's theory.
Describe two instructional strategies used in the video that align with Vygotsky's theory of
cognitive development and include a brief explanation of how you saw each strategy being used.
correct answers Scaffolding:
- The teacher reviewed what was previously learned, coached students as they went further into
multiplication, provided support as they worked through problems, and eventually pulled away
as they were able to solve the problems independently.
Learning from peers/peer discussions/social interactions:
- The students worked with classmates and explained the strategies they used to their classmates.
The teacher incorporated social interactions, which Vygotsky believed aids in cognitive
development. Vygotsky also believed that students could learn from more skilled peers.
Zone of proximal development:
- The teacher provided opportunities for the students to learn from her as well as peers who were
more skilled.
Think, pair, share:
- The students solved the problems in their heads and shared their strategies with a partner and
the class. Vygotsky believed that internal language helps develop cognition and that social
interactions aid in learning.
Piaget's theory describes four stages of cognitive development. Which stage of cognitive
development are the students in Mrs. Bautista's classroom in?
A) Concrete operational
B) Sensorimotor
C) Preoperational
D) Formal operational correct answers A) Concrete operational.
, Individuals in the concrete operational stage are usually between the ages of 7 and 11 years old.
They are able to reason about mathematics and do concrete operations. Children in this stage also
have the language skills to explain their reasoning as observed in the video. Students in the
concrete operational stage need guidance as they learn and practice new concepts, as occurred in
the video when the teacher and peers helped students understand multiplication.
Dr. Thomas has been teaching her students study habits. In order to get her students to
understand the benefits of using the strategies she has been teaching them, Dr. Thomas gives her
students 30 minutes to study their notes and readings prior to taking their assessment. They score
their assessments immediately after finishing the assessment, and Dr. Thomas shows them that
every student improved from the previous assessment by at least 10 percent. She discusses the
study practices and benefits of studying with the class.
Which strategy is Dr. Thomas using, and which learning theory supports that strategy?
A) Direct feedback; behaviorism
B) Cooperative learning; constructivism
C) Open seminar; humanistic
D) Scaffolding; cognitivism correct answers A) Direct feedback; behaviorism.
Dr. Thomas is reinforcing a strategy that she has taught her students by showing the direct
consequence of using the strategy. She is providing them with direct feedback as a principle of
positive reinforcement, adhering to the learning theory of behaviorism.
Mr. Costa wants to help his students develop higher order thinking skills, so he has developed a
lesson that will provide real-world experiences and ensure the students have an active role in
their learning. He plans a problem-based learning experience where students will answer the
question, "How can we get students through the lunch line more efficiently?" The students
collaborate to make plans to solve the problem. They conduct interviews, research cafeteria
procedures, and observe lunch shifts. Next, they develop a plan, and the principal agrees to put
the plan into action. The students then observe their plan in action and evaluate the effectiveness
of their plan by analyzing the results and reflecting on the process.
A) Constructivist Learning Theory
B) Behavioral Theory
C) Social Cognitive Theory
D) Humanist Theory correct answers A) Constructivist Learning Theory.
