Question 1

Divergent questions are ones that:

Accepted Answer

A)  mainly recall facts. 
B)  allow new directions in answers. 
C)  lead to expected answers. 
D)  are succinct and specific. 
A)  mainly recall facts. 
B)  allow new directions in answers. 
C)  lead to expected answers. 
D)  are succinct and specific. B

Question 2

Describe three ways you would you use computer technology to enhance teaching and learning in your classroom. What benefits and challenges might you and your students experience in the use of classroom computers?

Accepted Answer

The student's response should cover the following:
-Any three of the examples of 'Computer Assisted Instruction' listed in the dot points on page 187.
-Benefits: Any of those listed in the dot points at the top of page188.
-Challenges: Any of the limitations listed in the dot points towards the bottom of page188.

Question 3

Research into whether teachers can produce higher levels of student achievement using computer technology has shown:

Accepted Answer

A)  that students do perform better. 
B)  that students perform less well. 
C)  mixed results. 
D)  that teachers use more student-friendly approaches. 
A)  that students do perform better. 
B)  that students perform less well. 
C)  mixed results. 
D)  that teachers use more student-friendly approaches. C

Question 4

Which of the following do not appear in the Teaching Australia (2008, p. 1) definition of pedagogy? Pedagogy is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the art and science of educating children. 
B)  incorporating new communication technologies. 
C)  strategies for using teacher professional knowledge, skills and abilities. 
D)  fostering good learning outcomes. 
A)  the art and science of educating children. 
B)  incorporating new communication technologies. 
C)  strategies for using teacher professional knowledge, skills and abilities. 
D)  fostering good learning outcomes.

Question 5

For each of the following approaches to teaching and learning, explain the features that characterise it, why it is used and factors that the teacher should consider when implementing it:
-direct instruction
-problem-based learning.
For each technique provide a short description of a lesson in which you would use it.

Accepted Answer

The student's response should cover the

Question 6

As part of Computer Assisted Instruction students can be assisted to create charts and graphs that visually represent collected data by using:

Accepted Answer

A)  blogs. 
B)  desktop publishing. 
C)  simulations. 
D)  spreadsheets. 
A)  blogs. 
B)  desktop publishing. 
C)  simulations. 
D)  spreadsheets.

Question 7

What are three factors that can limit the strategies teachers can use for teaching and learning?

Accepted Answer

Any three of the dot

Question 8

An approach to teaching and learning that could be used with the total class, small groups or an individual is:

Accepted Answer

A)  lecturing. 
B)  problem solving/inquiry. 
C)  directed questioning. 
D)  cooperative learning. 
A)  lecturing. 
B)  problem solving/inquiry. 
C)  directed questioning. 
D)  cooperative learning.

Question 9

In the four dominant teaching styles identified by Ryan and Cooper (2008), teachers who value indepth knowledge and help students think about topics and generate ideas are described as:

Accepted Answer

A)  concrete sequential. 
B)  abstract sequential. 
C)  abstract random. 
D)  concrete random. 
A)  concrete sequential. 
B)  abstract sequential. 
C)  abstract random. 
D)  concrete random.

Question 10

Of the following, the approach that has the lowest emphasis on teacher-direction is:

Accepted Answer

A)  independent study. 
B)  discussion. 
C)  cooperative learning. 
D)  problem solving/inquiry. 
A)  independent study. 
B)  discussion. 
C)  cooperative learning. 
D)  problem solving/inquiry.

Question 11

When using instructional strategies, effective teachers:

Accepted Answer

A)  use those with which they are most familiar. 
B)  use those which best suit their teaching style. 
C)  are flexible and use a wide range of strategies. 
D)  use those which suit most students' learning styles. 
A)  use those with which they are most familiar. 
B)  use those which best suit their teaching style. 
C)  are flexible and use a wide range of strategies. 
D)  use those which suit most students' learning styles.

Question 12

Affirmation that students are significant in the classroom is a key consideration in what encourages student to learn. What are three factors that promote feelings of affirmation?

Accepted Answer

Acceptance in the classroom; f

Question 13

Practice drills are most effective in supporting students to recall information if they:

Accepted Answer

A)  last at least thirty minutes. 
B)  occur as a formal lesson. 
C)  use a consistent format. 
D)  vary in amount and kind depending on the needs of the student. 
A)  last at least thirty minutes. 
B)  occur as a formal lesson. 
C)  use a consistent format. 
D)  vary in amount and kind depending on the needs of the student.

Question 14

Which of the following is not seen to be an advantage of lectures?

Accepted Answer

A)  They can be adapted at short notice. 
B)  They can be used to develop skills and values. 
C)  They enable information to be transmitted quickly and directly. 
D)  They can be valuable if material is not available elsewhere. 
A)  They can be adapted at short notice. 
B)  They can be used to develop skills and values. 
C)  They enable information to be transmitted quickly and directly. 
D)  They can be valuable if material is not available elsewhere.

Question 15

Teachers need to use a wide range of objects and models and ensure that safety considerations are met when using:

Accepted Answer

A)  demonstrations. 
B)  role-playing and simulation games. 
C)  problem solving/inquiry. 
D)  independent study. 
A)  demonstrations. 
B)  role-playing and simulation games. 
C)  problem solving/inquiry. 
D)  independent study.

Question 16

Which of the following is not one of the four common phases that tend to appear within any approach to teaching and learning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Preparation. 
B)  Presentation. 
C)  Investigation. 
D)  Comparison and abstraction. 
A)  Preparation. 
B)  Presentation. 
C)  Investigation. 
D)  Comparison and abstraction.

Question 17

Is the following statement True or False? 'Researchers at the University of Melbourne (2012) found that 69% of teachers reported that national testing (NAPLAN) had increased the amount of time that they spent teaching subjects that are not tested.'

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is one advantage and one disadvantage of online discussion?

Accepted Answer

Advantage: students may be motivated to

Question 19

An approach well suited to enabling students to explore values and interpersonal needs is:

Accepted Answer

A)  direct instruction. 
B)  role-playing and simulation games. 
C)  discussion. 
D)  directed questioning. 
A)  direct instruction. 
B)  role-playing and simulation games. 
C)  discussion. 
D)  directed questioning.

Question 20

What are two factors that may influence teachers' use of technology?

Accepted Answer

Level of comfort usi

Divergent questions are ones that:

Describe three ways you would you use computer technology to enhance teaching and learning in your classroom. What benefits and challenges might you and your students experience in the use of classroom computers?

Research into whether teachers can produce higher levels of student achievement using computer technology has shown:

Which of the following do not appear in the Teaching Australia (2008, p. 1) definition of pedagogy? Pedagogy is:

As part of Computer Assisted Instruction students can be assisted to create charts and graphs that visually represent collected data by using:

What are three factors that can limit the strategies teachers can use for teaching and learning?

An approach to teaching and learning that could be used with the total class, small groups or an individual is:

In the four dominant teaching styles identified by Ryan and Cooper (2008), teachers who value indepth knowledge and help students think about topics and generate ideas are described as:

Of the following, the approach that has the lowest emphasis on teacher-direction is:

When using instructional strategies, effective teachers:

Affirmation that students are significant in the classroom is a key consideration in what encourages student to learn. What are three factors that promote feelings of affirmation?

Practice drills are most effective in supporting students to recall information if they:

Which of the following is not seen to be an advantage of lectures?

Teachers need to use a wide range of objects and models and ensure that safety considerations are met when using:

Which of the following is not one of the four common phases that tend to appear within any approach to teaching and learning?

Is the following statement True or False? 'Researchers at the University of Melbourne (2012) found that 69% of teachers reported that national testing (NAPLAN) had increased the amount of time that they spent teaching subjects that are not tested.'

What is one advantage and one disadvantage of online discussion?

An approach well suited to enabling students to explore values and interpersonal needs is:

What are two factors that may influence teachers' use of technology?

What Is Teaching All About

How Students Develop and Learn

Learner Motivation and Developing Self-Esteem

Learning Environments

The Australian Curriculum

Exploring and Contesting Curriculum

Planning and Preparing for Teaching

Organising Classroom Structures and Routines

Planning to Achieve Goals, Aims, Objectives, Outcomes and Standards

Communicating Effectively

Classroom Management

Using Resources Creatively

Meeting the Diverse Needs of Students

Developing Knowledgeable, Responsible and Caring Students

Parents and Caregivers Partnerships With Schools

Assessment and Reporting

Professional and Cultural Dimensions of Teaching

Equity, Ethics and Legal Issues in Teaching

Teacher Standards

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Exam 11: Pedagogy, Teaching and Learning

Divergent questions are ones that:

Describe three ways you would you use computer technology to enhance teaching and learning in your classroom. What benefits and challenges might you and your students experience in the use of classroom computers?

Research into whether teachers can produce higher levels of student achievement using computer technology has shown:

Which of the following do not appear in the Teaching Australia (2008, p. 1) definition of pedagogy? Pedagogy is:

As part of Computer Assisted Instruction students can be assisted to create charts and graphs that visually represent collected data by using:

What are three factors that can limit the strategies teachers can use for teaching and learning?

An approach to teaching and learning that could be used with the total class, small groups or an individual is:

In the four dominant teaching styles identified by Ryan and Cooper (2008), teachers who value indepth knowledge and help students think about topics and generate ideas are described as:

Of the following, the approach that has the lowest emphasis on teacher-direction is:

When using instructional strategies, effective teachers:

Affirmation that students are significant in the classroom is a key consideration in what encourages student to learn. What are three factors that promote feelings of affirmation?

Practice drills are most effective in supporting students to recall information if they:

Which of the following is not seen to be an advantage of lectures?

Teachers need to use a wide range of objects and models and ensure that safety considerations are met when using:

Which of the following is not one of the four common phases that tend to appear within any approach to teaching and learning?

Is the following statement True or False? 'Researchers at the University of Melbourne (2012) found that 69% of teachers reported that national testing (NAPLAN) had increased the amount of time that they spent teaching subjects that are not tested.'

What is one advantage and one disadvantage of online discussion?

An approach well suited to enabling students to explore values and interpersonal needs is:

What are two factors that may influence teachers' use of technology?

What Is Teaching All About

How Students Develop and Learn

Learner Motivation and Developing Self-Esteem

Learning Environments

The Australian Curriculum

Exploring and Contesting Curriculum

Planning and Preparing for Teaching

Organising Classroom Structures and Routines

Planning to Achieve Goals, Aims, Objectives, Outcomes and Standards

Communicating Effectively

Classroom Management

Using Resources Creatively

Meeting the Diverse Needs of Students

Developing Knowledgeable, Responsible and Caring Students

Parents and Caregivers Partnerships With Schools

Assessment and Reporting

Professional and Cultural Dimensions of Teaching

Equity, Ethics and Legal Issues in Teaching

Teacher Standards

Filters