Terms

cognitive learning,

1 learning that is concerned with acquisition of problem-solving abilities and with intelligence and conscious thought.

2 a theory that defines learning as a behavioral change based on the acquisition of information about the environment.

Cooperative Learning:

Cooperative learning is a form of active learning where students work together to perform specific tasks in a small group.

Eurhythmics:

A system of rhythmical physical movements to music used to teach musical understanding or for therapeutic purposes.

Multiple Intelligence theory:

1 8 different intelligence groups students can be placed into

2 Proposed by Howard Gardner

3 allows for educators to identify differing strengths and weaknesses in students

Rote Learning:

Memorization by definition

Think-pair-share:

A cooperative discussion strategy in which the teacher gives the students a question or topic. The students think about it on their own for a few moments, then form pairs and discuss their individual thoughts. Finally, each pair shares their insights with the rest of the class

Checking for Understanding:

The process of determining whether students understand a task, exercise or concept that has been presented to them.