Final

Question 1

Know the primary goals

Chaillé & Britain: The Role of the Constructivist Teacher

Answer 1

1) facilitator of learning

Question 2

Role of teachers (terms)

Chaillé & Britain: The Role of the Constructivist Teacher

Answer 2

presenter
observer
question asker and problem poser 
environment organizer 
public relations manager 
documenter 
contributor to classroom culture 
theory builder

Question 3

Classroom culture

Chaillé & Britain: The Role of the Constructivist Teacher

Answer 3

open ended questions

the room being arranged to make supplies accessible

noticing and documenting children’s idea and explorations

responding in a positive enthusiastic way to all the varied responses the children suggest to solve problems and to experiment

consider the consistency of the implicit and explicit messages

Question 4

Know difference between helplessness and mastery oriented learners

Dweck: The Secret to Raising Smart Kids

Kohn: Five reasons to stop saying “Good job!”

Answer 4

Fixed vs growth

Question 5

Helplessness: Fixed Mindset

Answer 5

Intelligence is not changeable

Mistakes crack their self confidence because they attribute errors to a lack of ability

Feel powerless in changing

Avoid challenges to avoid not looking smart

When they receive a poor grade they attribute it to their lack of ability, saying they would study less in the future, and consider cheating

Question 6

Mastery: Growth Mindset

Answer 6

Believe intelligence is malleable and can be developed through hard work and education

Want to learn

Mistakes come from lack of effort, not ability, so they can be fixed with more effort in the future

Feel learning is more important than grades

When they receive a poor grade, said they would study more in the future

Question 7

Leong & Bodrova: Assessing & Scaffolding Make-believe Play

Answer 7

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Question 8

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Answer 8

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