PECT Module 1 Vocab Word Scramble
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| Term | Definition |
| Pedagogy | "Art of child education" The method and practice of teaching, such as instructional strategies, curriculum design, and educational theory |
| Constructivism | "students construct their own learning based on experiences" A learning theory that emphasizes the active role of learners in constructing their understanding of knowledge. |
| UbD | Understanding by Design - "the design of the lesson is created for best understanding" An educational framework that focuses on designing curriculum units with clear learning goals, assessments, and activities |
| Formative Assessment | "quick and immediate observations and assessment" Ongoing assessment conducted during instruction to provide feedback for teachers and students, informing instructional adjustments. |
| Summative Assessment | "cumulative assessment at the end of a topic" Assessment conducted at the end of a learning period to evaluate performance and achievement against set standards. |
| Zone of Proximal Development | "what students can do independently or with assistance" The range of tasks that a learner can perform with the help of a more knowledgeable person, often used in scaffolding |
| Metacognition | "one's own thinking and control over thinking" The awareness and understanding of one's own though processes, ability to monitor and control cognitive activities |
| Efficacy | "self-esteem of the student or the teacher" The belief in one's ability to achieve goals and produce desired outcomes, often applied to both teachers and students." |
| Norm-Referenced Assessment | "how a student's performance compares to peers" Assessment that compares an individual's performance to a norm or average performance of a group, providing a relative measure of achievement. |
| Criterion-Referenced Assessment | "how a student's performance compares to standards" Evaluates an individual's performance against a specific set of criteria or standards |
| Metacognitive Strategies | "mapping out and analyzing learning in your own brain" Cognitive processes that involve planning, monitoring, and evaluating one's own thinking and learning" |
| Accommodation | "changing how a student learns, not what they learn" Adaptations or changes made in the learning environment or instructional methods to support students with diverse needs. (Modification is changing what they learn) |
| Authentic Assessment | "realistic assessment for life skills" Assessment tasks that mirror real-world applications and require students to demonstrate their understanding in practical contexts |
| Bloom's Taxonomy | "posing questions based on tiered levels, simple to difficult" |
| Epistemology | The study of knowledge beliefs, exploring how individuals acquire, understand, and use knowledge |
| Psychosocial Development | "social, emotional, and academic connections" The interconnected relationship between psychological and social factors that influence an individual's growth and maturity. |
| Behavioral Learning Theories | "various ways of learning depending on environment" Theories that focus on observable behaviors as a result of interactions with the environment. |
| Transdisciplinary Approach | Integrates knowledge and skills from multiple disciplines to address complex issues and promote holistic learning |
| Cognitive Development | "overall learning progress" The growth and maturation of mental processes, including perception, memory, reasoning, and problem-solving |
| Inquiry-Based Learning | "students discover new topics based on posed questions from teacher" Emphasizes students actively engaging in asking questions, conducting investigations, and exploring topics |
| Instructivist Approach | "direct instruction and lecture" An instructional method where the teacher is the primary source of info, delivering content and directing student learning |
| theory of multiple intelligences | The theory of multiple intelligences proposes the differentiation of human intelligence into specific intelligences, rather than defining intelligence as a single, general ability |
| Cooperative Learning | Organizes classroom activities into academic and social learning experiences. Examples: peer support, group work, etc. |
| Family systems theory | A theory of human behavior that views the family as an emotional unit and uses systems |
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