Exam 4: Building and Managing the Safe and Positive Learning Environment

Research has confirmed that there are three basic ways in which students interact during classroom learning experiences. Which of the following is NOT one of those ways?

Teachers' reactions to students' questions about their health are not as important as the actual responses they give.

It is important to restate a student's question if inappropriate language is used rather than chastise the student for the choice of words.

Identify three advantages of cooperative learning as an instructional approach.

Students who report a stronger attachment to school are just as likely to engage in extracurricular activities as other students.

Insights from multiple content areas contribute to thematic units of instruction refers to

Cooperative learning groups are randomly organized in order to include students with a wide range of abilities.

List two strengths and two limitations of both direct instruction and interdisciplinary approaches. Which method would you prefer as a student? Why? Which method would you prefer as a teacher? Why?

Teachers do not have the time to communicate with parents, and research shows that most parents are not concerned with what teachers are doing in the classroom.

Individualized instruction can be used to

Discuss three benefits of parental engagement. Explain two strategies you could implement in your classroom to encourage parental engagement.

In comparison to traditional learning groups, cooperative learning groups encourage

The types of parental engagement activities that are most likely to improve academic outcomes include:

Explain the purpose of using electronic resources within health education. How might you develop and implement a computer-based lesson in your classroom that meets the goal of technology use in health education? Give an overview of your plan. Could this learning occur without the use of technology? Explain your response. Be as specific as possible.

Cooperative learning has a powerful impact on learner outcomes, but is rarely used in U.S. classrooms.

Positive dependence is one of the common elements of cooperative learning groups and activities.

Name two things that are vital to an effective and positive classroom learning environment.

The use of discipline-specific approaches to teaching and learning in the classroom encourages and reinforces the value of

Participation in school fundraisers is an important way for parents to demonstrate their interest in student academic success.

Name three criteria that should be considered when evaluating a Web-based resource.