Question 1

Classrooms that integrate constructivist teaching with needed direct teaching of skills are especially good learning environments for students with ________.

Accepted Answer

special needs

Question 2

Woolfolk suggests that advanced planning is important primarily because such planning

Accepted Answer

A)  allows the teacher more time to correct daily work. 
B)  dictates course readings and requirements. 
C)  eliminates uncertainty in teaching. 
D)  influences what students will learn. 
A)  allows the teacher more time to correct daily work. 
B)  dictates course readings and requirements. 
C)  eliminates uncertainty in teaching. 
D)  influences what students will learn. D

Question 3

Group discussions are most appropriate for use when

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A)  questions require convergent answers. 
B)  students are young or less mature. 
C)  students have difficulty expressing themselves. 
D)  the class is well prepared to evaluate and synthesize. 
A)  questions require convergent answers. 
B)  students are young or less mature. 
C)  students have difficulty expressing themselves. 
D)  the class is well prepared to evaluate and synthesize. D

Question 4

After teaching about classical conditioning, Ms. Lennon explained the function of each major component in the model (conditioned response, unconditioned stimulus, etc.). What level of the new cognitive taxonomy is most directly exemplified by Ms. Lennon's apparent instructional objective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Apply 
B)  Create 
C)  Remember 
D)  Understand 
A)  Apply 
B)  Create 
C)  Remember 
D)  Understand

Question 5

Which one of the following statements is TRUE with regard to instructional planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  For experienced teachers, daily planning is more important than unit or weekly planning. 
B)  It is more critical at the beginning of the year for teachers than at any other time. 
C)  It is more critical in elementary grades than in the higher grade levels. 
D)  Once plans are devised they should generally be followed without variation. 
A)  For experienced teachers, daily planning is more important than unit or weekly planning. 
B)  It is more critical at the beginning of the year for teachers than at any other time. 
C)  It is more critical in elementary grades than in the higher grade levels. 
D)  Once plans are devised they should generally be followed without variation.

Question 6

The revision of Bloom's Cognitive Taxonomy has an added dimension of four levels of conceptual knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The BEST method by which active learning can be incorporated into lectures is to use

Accepted Answer

A)  lower-level cognitive objectives. 
B)  questioning strategies. 
C)  scripted cooperation. 
D)  techniques involving small groups. 
A)  lower-level cognitive objectives. 
B)  questioning strategies. 
C)  scripted cooperation. 
D)  techniques involving small groups.

Question 8

Traditional phonemic methods of teaching are the ________ approach.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Traditional phonemic methods of teaching are the...

Question 9

Ms. Smith would like to measure her first-graders' mastery of their personal information (address, phone number, spelling of name). What level of Bloom's taxonomy do her questions illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Application 
B)  Comprehension 
C)  Evaluation 
D)  Knowledge 
A)  Application 
B)  Comprehension 
C)  Evaluation 
D)  Knowledge

Question 10

Mr. Kotter asks his students to explain their science ideas using physical models. Mr. Kotter's learning goal is teaching for ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mr. Kotter asks his students to explain...

Question 11

Describe the two types of expectation effects that can occur in the classroom. How can these expectation effects influence student learning? What can you, the teacher, do to combat the negative effects and promote the positive effects of these expectations? Provide specific illustrations of both types of outcomes.

Accepted Answer

Two types of teacher-expectation effects

Question 12

Teacher plans should be regarded as flexible frameworks as opposed to rigid specifications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which one of the following procedures is recommended for teachers when using the discussion method?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ask another student to summarize the first student's response if uncertain about what that student has said. 
B)  Discourage students from mentally rehearsing or writing responses before speaking. 
C)  Let shy children decide to participate in the discussions whenever they are ready. 
D)  Remain as uninvolved as possible during the discussion period. 
A)  Ask another student to summarize the first student's response if uncertain about what that student has said. 
B)  Discourage students from mentally rehearsing or writing responses before speaking. 
C)  Let shy children decide to participate in the discussions whenever they are ready. 
D)  Remain as uninvolved as possible during the discussion period.

Question 14

Demonstrate your understanding of Bloom's taxonomy for the cognitive domain by listing and describing each level. Be sure to list the levels in order and explain the significance of the sequence.

Accepted Answer

Bloom's revised taxonomy includes six le

Question 15

Larry identifies the names of all present members of the Prime Minister's Cabinet. What element from Bloom's taxonomy is most directly exemplified?

Accepted Answer

A)  Analysis 
B)  Comprehension 
C)  Knowledge 
D)  Synthesis 
A)  Analysis 
B)  Comprehension 
C)  Knowledge 
D)  Synthesis

Question 16

Lecturing is an appropriate and economical method for teaching a large amount of material to students.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

An effective approach for teaching basic skills to low achievers is to use lecture presentations with minimal homework and seatwork.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Under a whole-language perspective, a school is likely to have separate designated periods for reading, writing, and communication skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A major criticism of direct instruction is that it

Accepted Answer

A)  has proven ineffective in evaluation studies. 
B)  is often limited to lower-level objectives. 
C)  overemphasizes constructivist viewpoints. 
D)  works well with high-ability students but not with low-ability students. 
A)  has proven ineffective in evaluation studies. 
B)  is often limited to lower-level objectives. 
C)  overemphasizes constructivist viewpoints. 
D)  works well with high-ability students but not with low-ability students.

Question 20

If a student who is called on to respond to a question gives a partially wrong answer, the recommended procedure is to

Accepted Answer

A)  ask "does anyone have a different answer?" Then call on the first volunteer. 
B)  correct the student's answer and go on with the lesson. 
C)  provide a prompt or cue and stay with the student for a little while. 
D)  say "that's almost correct" and then call on another student. 
A)  ask "does anyone have a different answer?" Then call on the first volunteer. 
B)  correct the student's answer and go on with the lesson. 
C)  provide a prompt or cue and stay with the student for a little while. 
D)  say "that's almost correct" and then call on another student.

Classrooms that integrate constructivist teaching with needed direct teaching of skills are especially good learning environments for students with ________.

Woolfolk suggests that advanced planning is important primarily because such planning

Group discussions are most appropriate for use when

After teaching about classical conditioning, Ms. Lennon explained the function of each major component in the model (conditioned response, unconditioned stimulus, etc.). What level of the new cognitive taxonomy is most directly exemplified by Ms. Lennon's apparent instructional objective?

Which one of the following statements is TRUE with regard to instructional planning?

The revision of Bloom's Cognitive Taxonomy has an added dimension of four levels of conceptual knowledge.

The BEST method by which active learning can be incorporated into lectures is to use

Traditional phonemic methods of teaching are the ________ approach.

Ms. Smith would like to measure her first-graders' mastery of their personal information (address, phone number, spelling of name). What level of Bloom's taxonomy do her questions illustrate?

Mr. Kotter asks his students to explain their science ideas using physical models. Mr. Kotter's learning goal is teaching for ________.

Teacher plans should be regarded as flexible frameworks as opposed to rigid specifications.

Which one of the following procedures is recommended for teachers when using the discussion method?

Demonstrate your understanding of Bloom's taxonomy for the cognitive domain by listing and describing each level. Be sure to list the levels in order and explain the significance of the sequence.

Larry identifies the names of all present members of the Prime Minister's Cabinet. What element from Bloom's taxonomy is most directly exemplified?

Lecturing is an appropriate and economical method for teaching a large amount of material to students.

An effective approach for teaching basic skills to low achievers is to use lecture presentations with minimal homework and seatwork.

Under a whole-language perspective, a school is likely to have separate designated periods for reading, writing, and communication skills.

A major criticism of direct instruction is that it

If a student who is called on to respond to a question gives a partially wrong answer, the recommended procedure is to

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Classrooms that integrate constructivist teaching with needed direct teaching of skills are especially good learning environments for students with ________.

Woolfolk suggests that advanced planning is important primarily because such planning

Group discussions are most appropriate for use when

After teaching about classical conditioning, Ms. Lennon explained the function of each major component in the model (conditioned response, unconditioned stimulus, etc.). What level of the new cognitive taxonomy is most directly exemplified by Ms. Lennon's apparent instructional objective?

Which one of the following statements is TRUE with regard to instructional planning?

The revision of Bloom's Cognitive Taxonomy has an added dimension of four levels of conceptual knowledge.

The BEST method by which active learning can be incorporated into lectures is to use

Traditional phonemic methods of teaching are the ________ approach.

Ms. Smith would like to measure her first-graders' mastery of their personal information (address, phone number, spelling of name). What level of Bloom's taxonomy do her questions illustrate?

Mr. Kotter asks his students to explain their science ideas using physical models. Mr. Kotter's learning goal is teaching for ________.

Teacher plans should be regarded as flexible frameworks as opposed to rigid specifications.

Which one of the following procedures is recommended for teachers when using the discussion method?

Demonstrate your understanding of Bloom's taxonomy for the cognitive domain by listing and describing each level. Be sure to list the levels in order and explain the significance of the sequence.

Larry identifies the names of all present members of the Prime Minister's Cabinet. What element from Bloom's taxonomy is most directly exemplified?

Lecturing is an appropriate and economical method for teaching a large amount of material to students.

An effective approach for teaching basic skills to low achievers is to use lecture presentations with minimal homework and seatwork.

Under a whole-language perspective, a school is likely to have separate designated periods for reading, writing, and communication skills.

A major criticism of direct instruction is that it

If a student who is called on to respond to a question gives a partially wrong answer, the recommended procedure is to

Learning, Teaching, and Educational Psychology

Cognitive Development and Language

Self and Social and Moral Development

Learner Differences and Learning Needs

Culture and Diversity

Behavioural Views of Learning

Cognitive Views of Learning

Complex Cognitive Processes

The Learning Sciences and Constructivism

Social Cognitive Views of Learning and Motivation

Motivation in Learning and Teaching

Creating Learning Environments

Classroom Assessment and Grading

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