Pedagogy Short Quiz

1. What is the primary focus of constructivist teaching?
   • Answer: Learning through experience and reflection
2. Who proposed the theory of multiple intelligences?
   • Answer: Howard Gardner
3. What is the purpose of formative assessment?
   • Answer: To provide feedback to students and guide instruction
4. Which instructional strategy involves students actively engaging in problem-solving?
   • Answer: Problem-based learning
5. What is metacognition?
   • Answer: Thinking about one’s own thinking processes
6. What does ‘scaffolding’ mean in education?
   • Answer: Providing temporary support to students to achieve learning goals
7. Who is associated with the concept of ‘zone of proximal development’?
   • Answer: Lev Vygotsky
8. What is a key benefit of using rubrics in assessment?
   • Answer: Providing clear criteria for performance
9. Which learning theory emphasizes the role of reinforcement and punishment?
   • Answer: Behaviorism
10. What is the primary goal of inclusive education?
    • Answer: Ensuring that all students, regardless of ability, learn together

11. What does ‘differentiated instruction’ involve?
    • Answer: Adapting instruction to meet individual needs
12. Which theorist developed the stages of cognitive development?
    • Answer: Jean Piaget
13. What is the main characteristic of experiential learning?
    • Answer: Learning through doing
14. What is a ‘growth mindset’?
    • Answer: Belief that abilities can be developed through effort
15. Which instructional approach combines traditional classroom instruction with online learning?
    • Answer: Blended learning
16. What is intrinsic motivation?
    • Answer: Enjoying the learning process itself
17. Which instructional model emphasizes collaboration and student autonomy?
    • Answer: Inquiry-based learning
18. What does ‘formative assessment’ aim to do?
    • Answer: Provide ongoing feedback
19. What is the role of the teacher in a student-centered classroom?
    • Answer: Facilitator of learning
20. Which theory is associated with Albert Bandura?
    • Answer: Social Learning Theory

21. What is the purpose of summative assessment?
    • Answer: To measure student learning at the end of an instructional period
22. What is the main focus of the Montessori method of education?
    • Answer: Self-directed activity and hands-on learning
23. What does ‘peer teaching’ involve?
    • Answer: Students teaching other students
24. Which learning theory focuses on how individuals process information?
    • Answer: Cognitivism
25. What is the key characteristic of effective feedback?
    • Answer: Timely and specific
26. What does ‘student-centered learning’ emphasize?
    • Answer: Students’ active participation and choice
27. What is the main idea behind cooperative learning?
    • Answer: Collaboration and group success
28. Which instructional approach involves students learning by solving real-world problems?
    • Answer: Problem-based learning
29. What is ‘inclusive education’?
    • Answer: Ensuring all students, regardless of ability, learn together
30. What is the primary focus of inquiry-based learning?
    • Answer: Exploring questions and problems

31. Who is known for the theory of operant conditioning?
    • Answer: B.F. Skinner
32. What is the main advantage of using rubrics in assessment?
    • Answer: Providing clear criteria for performance
33. What is a characteristic of a fixed mindset?
    • Answer: Belief that abilities are innate and unchangeable
34. What does ‘flipped classroom’ refer to?
    • Answer: Students watch lectures at home and do assignments in class
35. Which instructional model emphasizes student inquiry and exploration?
    • Answer: Inquiry-based learning
36. What is the primary focus of direct instruction?
    • Answer: Teacher-led and structured teaching
37. Which theory emphasizes the importance of social interaction in learning?
    • Answer: Social Learning Theory
38. What is the role of summative assessment in education?
    • Answer: To evaluate student learning at the end of an instructional period
39. Which instructional approach involves learning through hands-on activities?
    • Answer: Experiential learning
40. What is a key characteristic of problem-based learning?
    • Answer: Learning through solving real-world problems

41. Which theorist is associated with cognitive development stages?
    • Answer: Jean Piaget
42. What does ‘metacognition’ help students develop?
    • Answer: Self-awareness of their learning processes
43. What is the main goal of formative assessment?
    • Answer: To guide and improve learning during the process
44. Which theory is associated with Lev Vygotsky?
    • Answer: Sociocultural Theory
45. What is the focus of behaviorism in education?
    • Answer: Observable behaviors and their reinforcement
46. What does ‘scaffolding’ in education aim to do?
    • Answer: Support students to achieve learning goals independently
47. What is the purpose of project-based learning?
    • Answer: To develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills
48. What is the main idea behind constructivist teaching?
    • Answer: Learning through experience and reflection
49. What does ‘blended learning’ combine?
    • Answer: Traditional classroom instruction with online learning
50. What is the role of intrinsic motivation in learning?
    • Answer: Driving engagement through interest and enjoyment

51. Which instructional approach is characterized by student autonomy?
    • Answer: Inquiry-based learning
52. What is the primary benefit of using rubrics?
    • Answer: Clear performance criteria
53. What does ‘growth mindset’ emphasize?
    • Answer: The ability to develop abilities through effort
54. What is a ‘flipped classroom’?
    • Answer: Students watch lectures at home and do assignments in class
55. What is the purpose of formative assessment?
    • Answer: Providing feedback and guiding instruction
56. Which learning theory is associated with Jean Piaget?
    • Answer: Cognitive Development Theory
57. What is the role of the teacher in student-centered learning?
    • Answer: Facilitator of learning
58. What is the primary goal of inclusive education?
    • Answer: Ensuring all students learn together
59. What is metacognition?
    • Answer: Thinking about one’s own thinking processes
60. Which theorist is known for operant conditioning?
    • Answer: B.F. Skinner

61. What does ‘peer teaching’ involve?
    • Answer: Students teaching other students
62. Which instructional strategy involves hands-on activities?
    • Answer: Experiential learning
63. What is the main focus of direct instruction?
    • Answer: Teacher-led and structured teaching
64. What is the benefit of problem-based learning?
    • Answer: Developing problem-solving skills
65. Which theory emphasizes social interaction in learning?
    • Answer: Social Learning Theory
66. What is the goal of summative assessment?
    • Answer: To measure student learning at the end of a period
67. What is the primary focus of constructivist teaching?
    • Answer: Learning through experience and reflection
68. Which instructional model emphasizes collaboration and student autonomy?
    • Answer: Inquiry-based learning
69. What is the purpose of formative assessment?
    • Answer: To provide feedback and guide instruction
70. What does ‘scaffolding’ provide in education?
    • Answer: Temporary support to achieve learning goals

71. Which theorist developed the stages of cognitive development?
    • Answer: Jean Piaget
72. What is the primary focus of behaviorism?
    • Answer: Observable behaviors and reinforcement
73. What is intrinsic motivation?
    • Answer: Enjoying the learning process itself
74. What does ‘student-centered learning’ emphasize?
    • Answer: Students’ active participation and choice
75. What is the main idea behind cooperative learning?
    • Answer: Collaboration and group success
76. Which instructional approach involves solving real-world problems?
    • Answer: Problem-based learning
77. What is the purpose of inclusive education?
    • Answer: Ensuring all students learn together
78. Which theory is associated with Lev Vygotsky?
    • Answer: Sociocultural Theory
79. What does ‘flipped classroom’ refer to?
    • Answer: Students watch lectures at home and do assignments in class
80. What is the main characteristic of experiential learning?
    • Answer: Learning through doing

81. What is the role of the teacher in a student-centered classroom?
    • Answer: Facilitator of learning
82. What is the purpose of summative assessment?
    • Answer: To measure student learning at the end of a period
83. Which learning theory focuses on information processing?
    • Answer: Cognitivism
84. What does ‘scaffolding’ in education aim to do?
    • Answer: Support students to achieve learning goals independently
85. Which instructional model combines traditional and online learning?
    • Answer: Blended learning
86. What is the main focus of direct instruction?
    • Answer: Teacher-led and structured teaching
87. What is a ‘growth mindset’?
    • Answer: Belief that abilities can be developed through effort
88. What is the key characteristic of effective feedback?
    • Answer: Timely and specific
89. Which theorist is known for operant conditioning?
    • Answer: B.F. Skinner
90. What does ‘peer teaching’ involve?
    • Answer: Students teaching other students

91. What is the main advantage of using rubrics in assessment?
    • Answer: Providing clear criteria for performance
92. Which instructional approach emphasizes student inquiry and exploration?
    • Answer: Inquiry-based learning
93. What is the role of intrinsic motivation in learning?
    • Answer: Driving engagement through interest and enjoyment
94. What does ‘student-centered learning’ emphasize?
    • Answer: Students’ active participation and choice
95. Which theory emphasizes social interaction in learning?
    • Answer: Social Learning Theory
96. What is the primary focus of constructivist teaching?
    • Answer: Learning through experience and reflection
97. What is the purpose of project-based learning?
    • Answer: Developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills
98. Which instructional model emphasizes collaboration and student autonomy?
    • Answer: Inquiry-based learning
99. What is the main idea behind cooperative learning?
    • Answer: Collaboration and group success
100. What is metacognition? – Answer: Thinking about one’s own thinking processes