This document contains multiple-choice questions (MCQs) related to educational theories, including key figures and concepts such as operant conditioning, cognitive development, and multiple intelligences. It highlights important theorists like John Dewey, Jean Piaget, and Howard Gardner, along with their contributions to education. The questions also cover concepts like the Zone of Proximal Development and Bloom's Taxonomy.
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Educational Theories MCQs
This document contains multiple-choice questions (MCQs) related to educational theories, including key figures and concepts such as operant conditioning, cognitive development, and multiple intelligences. It highlights important theorists like John Dewey, Jean Piaget, and Howard Gardner, along with their contributions to education. The questions also cover concepts like the Zone of Proximal Development and Bloom's Taxonomy.
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Educational Theories - MCQ Questions with Answers
1. Who is known as the father of modern education?
A) John Dewey B) Jean Piaget C) Friedrich Froebel D) Horace Mann Answer: D
2. Which learning theory is associated with operant conditioning?
A) Cognitive Learning Theory B) Social Learning Theory C) Behaviorism D) Constructivism Answer: C
3. Which theorist proposed the 'Stages of Cognitive Development'?
A) Erik Erikson B) Jean Piaget C) Lev Vygotsky D) B.F. Skinner Answer: B
4. The 'Zone of Proximal Development' concept is attributed to which psychologist?
A) John Dewey B) Jean Piaget C) Lev Vygotsky D) Albert Bandura Answer: C
5. Which type of learning emphasizes active student participation?
A) Behaviorist Learning B) Constructivist Learning C) Classical Conditioning D) Direct Instruction Answer: B
6. Who introduced the concept of 'Multiple Intelligences'?
A) Howard Gardner B) Noam Chomsky C) John Watson D) Sigmund Freud Answer: A
7. Which learning theory emphasizes learning through observation and imitation?
A) Behaviorism B) Social Learning Theory C) Cognitive Learning Theory D) Classical Conditioning Answer: B
8. What does the term 'Scaffolding' refer to in education?
A) A teaching method for rote learning B) Temporary support to help students learn C) Physical structures in a classroom D) A memorization technique Answer: B
9. Which of the following is NOT a part of Bloom's Taxonomy?
A) Analysis B) Comprehension C) Motivation D) Evaluation Answer: C
10. Who developed the Hierarchy of Needs theory?
A) Abraham Maslow B) Sigmund Freud C) Erik Erikson D) Carl Rogers Answer: A