Question 1

When choosing fiction books to use as resources, a criterion that would not be used is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the value of the information presented. 
B)  the extent to which the material is developmentally appropriate. 
C)  the literary value of the material. 
D)  the age of the material. 
A)  the value of the information presented. 
B)  the extent to which the material is developmentally appropriate. 
C)  the literary value of the material. 
D)  the age of the material. D

Question 2

An advantage of websites as a resource is that they:

Accepted Answer

A)  are unbiased. 
B)  are up to date. 
C)  put forward multiple perspectives. 
D)  are more inclusive of students' interests. 
A)  are unbiased. 
B)  are up to date. 
C)  put forward multiple perspectives. 
D)  are more inclusive of students' interests. B

Question 3

Which of the following is not true of textbooks?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are only as effective as the teacher who uses them. 
B)  They should be seen as only one of the resources available to enhance student learning and understanding. 
C)  They should not be used by teachers as the sole basis for planning a unit. 
D)  They cater for the diversity of students' backgrounds and knowledge. 
A)  They are only as effective as the teacher who uses them. 
B)  They should be seen as only one of the resources available to enhance student learning and understanding. 
C)  They should not be used by teachers as the sole basis for planning a unit. 
D)  They cater for the diversity of students' backgrounds and knowledge. D

Question 4

Textbooks are very popular with secondary teachers because they:

Accepted Answer

A)  can rely on them as the sole basis for organising a teaching unit. 
B)  provide a chronological sequence of information which helps with planning and assessment. 
C)  provide pedagogical strategies. 
D)  are a cost-effective resource. 
A)  can rely on them as the sole basis for organising a teaching unit. 
B)  provide a chronological sequence of information which helps with planning and assessment. 
C)  provide pedagogical strategies. 
D)  are a cost-effective resource.

Question 5

A BBC Report (2007) into the use of interactive whiteboards in teaching in the UK found that they:

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced students' use of open-ended questions. 
B)  slowed down the pace of whole-class learning. 
C)  improved students' performance. 
D)  changed the teacher's underlying pedagogy. 
A)  reduced students' use of open-ended questions. 
B)  slowed down the pace of whole-class learning. 
C)  improved students' performance. 
D)  changed the teacher's underlying pedagogy.

Question 6

Books that are for sale to the general public are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  textbooks. 
B)  supplementary resources. 
C)  trade books. 
D)  references. 
A)  textbooks. 
B)  supplementary resources. 
C)  trade books. 
D)  references.

Question 7

Is the following statement True or False? 'Printed and electronic resources have no educational value by themselves.'

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Rowley and Cooper (2009) contend that field trips are most suited to:

Accepted Answer

A)  cross-curricular approaches. 
B)  independent study. 
C)  the arts. 
D)  the social sciences. 
A)  cross-curricular approaches. 
B)  independent study. 
C)  the arts. 
D)  the social sciences.

Question 9

An activity that is not normally included as one of the three parts into which learning activities associated with a field trip are divided is:

Accepted Answer

A)  preliminary preparation. 
B)  locating and accessing resources. 
C)  learning activities on the trip. 
D)  follow-up work. 
A)  preliminary preparation. 
B)  locating and accessing resources. 
C)  learning activities on the trip. 
D)  follow-up work.

Question 10

Davis and Krajcik (2005) found that resources are educative for teachers as well as students because they help teachers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  learn the subject matter more deeply. 
B)  discover a range of teaching strategies. 
C)  develop more interesting teaching and learning activities. 
D)  demonstrate their specialised knowledge. 
A)  learn the subject matter more deeply. 
B)  discover a range of teaching strategies. 
C)  develop more interesting teaching and learning activities. 
D)  demonstrate their specialised knowledge.

Question 11

What are two ways that teachers can use blogs to enhance their teaching?

Accepted Answer

Any two of these: to inform st

Question 12

When using a guest speaker as part of a teaching program it is important to:

Accepted Answer

A)  allow them to determine the length of time for which they speak. 
B)  allow them to choose the topic. 
C)  provide them with background information. 
D)  assume they will have good communication skills. 
A)  allow them to determine the length of time for which they speak. 
B)  allow them to choose the topic. 
C)  provide them with background information. 
D)  assume they will have good communication skills.

Question 13

A trial of iPad use in nine primary, secondary and special schools in 2011 found that iPads could be used to achieve a range of educational outcomes but only if:

Accepted Answer

A)  students were proficient in the use of iPads. 
B)  teachers were proficient in the use of iPads. 
C)  there was one iPad per student. 
D)  there was quality teaching and support. 
A)  students were proficient in the use of iPads. 
B)  teachers were proficient in the use of iPads. 
C)  there was one iPad per student. 
D)  there was quality teaching and support.

Question 14

A comparison of the features of old media and social media reveals:

Accepted Answer

A)  the flow of communication in old media is two way and in social media it is one way. 
B)  old media can be stored but social media cannot. 
C)  participants are more active in social media. 
D)  the set up costs for social media are higher. 
A)  the flow of communication in old media is two way and in social media it is one way. 
B)  old media can be stored but social media cannot. 
C)  participants are more active in social media. 
D)  the set up costs for social media are higher.

Question 15

The standard criteria used to evaluate the quality of resources do not include:

Accepted Answer

A)  author credentials. 
B)  aesthetic appeal. 
C)  objectivity/bias. 
D)  currency and accuracy. 
A)  author credentials. 
B)  aesthetic appeal. 
C)  objectivity/bias. 
D)  currency and accuracy.

Question 16

What are three things that teachers need to consider then choosing which textbook activities students should complete?

Accepted Answer

-Students' prior knowledge.
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Question 17

A good way for students to apply their critical thinking and literacy skills in relation to websites is to have students:

Accepted Answer

A)  comment on blogs. 
B)  develop their own checklists for evaluating websites. 
C)  share useful websites with each other. 
D)  develop their own websites. 
A)  comment on blogs. 
B)  develop their own checklists for evaluating websites. 
C)  share useful websites with each other. 
D)  develop their own websites.

Question 18

As part of your final professional experience placement you may be asked to plan a cross-curricular unit which involves a field trip and a guest speaker. For a unit on a topic of your choice, describe an excursion and guest speaker you would include. For each of these events, explain how it would enhance teaching and learning and the steps you would need to take to ensure successful implementation.

Accepted Answer

The student's response should cover the

Question 19

Identify two findings from two different researchers about the ways twitter can be used by teachers.

Accepted Answer

Any of the study fin

Question 20

Which of the following is not one of the commonly listed advantages for students using IT equipment and devices in the classroom?

Accepted Answer

A)  Learning and developing at different rates. 
B)  Increasing the quality and quantity of their thinking and writing. 
C)  Increasing the quality and quantity of their interaction with others. 
D)  Developing artistic expression. 
A)  Learning and developing at different rates. 
B)  Increasing the quality and quantity of their thinking and writing. 
C)  Increasing the quality and quantity of their interaction with others. 
D)  Developing artistic expression.

When choosing fiction books to use as resources, a criterion that would not be used is:

An advantage of websites as a resource is that they:

Which of the following is not true of textbooks?

Textbooks are very popular with secondary teachers because they:

A BBC Report (2007) into the use of interactive whiteboards in teaching in the UK found that they:

Books that are for sale to the general public are called:

Is the following statement True or False? 'Printed and electronic resources have no educational value by themselves.'

Rowley and Cooper (2009) contend that field trips are most suited to:

An activity that is not normally included as one of the three parts into which learning activities associated with a field trip are divided is:

Davis and Krajcik (2005) found that resources are educative for teachers as well as students because they help teachers to:

What are two ways that teachers can use blogs to enhance their teaching?

When using a guest speaker as part of a teaching program it is important to:

A trial of iPad use in nine primary, secondary and special schools in 2011 found that iPads could be used to achieve a range of educational outcomes but only if:

A comparison of the features of old media and social media reveals:

The standard criteria used to evaluate the quality of resources do not include:

What are three things that teachers need to consider then choosing which textbook activities students should complete?

A good way for students to apply their critical thinking and literacy skills in relation to websites is to have students:

Identify two findings from two different researchers about the ways twitter can be used by teachers.

Which of the following is not one of the commonly listed advantages for students using IT equipment and devices in the classroom?

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

Pedagogy, Teaching and Learning

Classroom Management

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 13: Using Resources Creatively

When choosing fiction books to use as resources, a criterion that would not be used is:

An advantage of websites as a resource is that they:

Which of the following is not true of textbooks?

Textbooks are very popular with secondary teachers because they:

A BBC Report (2007) into the use of interactive whiteboards in teaching in the UK found that they:

Books that are for sale to the general public are called:

Is the following statement True or False? 'Printed and electronic resources have no educational value by themselves.'

Rowley and Cooper (2009) contend that field trips are most suited to:

An activity that is not normally included as one of the three parts into which learning activities associated with a field trip are divided is:

Davis and Krajcik (2005) found that resources are educative for teachers as well as students because they help teachers to:

What are two ways that teachers can use blogs to enhance their teaching?

When using a guest speaker as part of a teaching program it is important to:

A trial of iPad use in nine primary, secondary and special schools in 2011 found that iPads could be used to achieve a range of educational outcomes but only if:

A comparison of the features of old media and social media reveals:

The standard criteria used to evaluate the quality of resources do not include:

What are three things that teachers need to consider then choosing which textbook activities students should complete?

A good way for students to apply their critical thinking and literacy skills in relation to websites is to have students:

Identify two findings from two different researchers about the ways twitter can be used by teachers.

Which of the following is not one of the commonly listed advantages for students using IT equipment and devices in the classroom?

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

Pedagogy, Teaching and Learning

Classroom Management

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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