CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

COGNITIVE THEORIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
On average, self-regulated learners tend to
A
achieve at higher levels in the classroom
B
perform better on a continuous reinforcement schedule than on an intermittent reinforcement schedule
C
be less interested in extracurricular activities than their classmates
D
require more of a teacher’s time and attention than do other students but this time and attention is a good investment over the long run
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Self-regulated learners tend to be active, reflective and productive in their own thinking and learning (Zimmerman and Kitsantas, 1996). They think critically, use problem solving strategies and memory techniques when appropriate.

Detailed explanation-2: -Self-regulated learning refers to one’s ability to under-stand and control one’s learning environment. Self-regulation abilities include goal setting, self-monitoring, self-instruction, and self-reinforcement (Harris & Graham, 1999; Schraw, Crippen, & Hartley, 2006; Shunk, 1996).

Detailed explanation-3: -Self-regulated learning is a cyclical process, wherein the student plans for a task, monitors their performance, and then reflects on the outcome. The cycle then repeats as the student uses the reflection to adjust and prepare for the next task.

Detailed explanation-4: -specified three important characteristics of self-regulated learning: self-observation (monitoring one’s activities); seen as the most important of these processes. self-judgment (self-evaluation of one’s performance) and. self-reactions (reactions to performance outcomes).

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