Question 1

A demonstration is similar to the lecture in its direct communication of information from students to teacher.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is not an example of activating students' prior knowledge?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using a K-W-L chart 
B)  Reviewing key concepts from the previous day's lesson 
C)  Teaching new vocabulary 
D)  Making connections to students' learning in other subjects 
A)  Using a K-W-L chart 
B)  Reviewing key concepts from the previous day's lesson 
C)  Teaching new vocabulary 
D)  Making connections to students' learning in other subjects

Question 3

To determine if the students have obtained the necessary prerequisite knowledge or skills for the lesson is the purpose:

Accepted Answer

A)  conducting daily review. 
B)  presenting new material. 
C)  conducting guided practice. 
D)  conducting independent practices. 
A)  conducting daily review. 
B)  presenting new material. 
C)  conducting guided practice. 
D)  conducting independent practices.

Question 4

Identify and discuss several guidelines for effective questioning.

Accepted Answer

Effective questioning is essential for g

Question 5

Provide a definition for each of these terms:
-Direct teaching strategies

Accepted Answer

Direct teaching strategies refer to inst

Question 6

The teaching strategy which refers to the teacher orally questioning students about content that had previously been covered, and is also used as a means to diagnose student progress is:

Accepted Answer

A)  recitations. 
B)  lecture. 
C)  practice and drills. 
D)  reviews. 
A)  recitations. 
B)  lecture. 
C)  practice and drills. 
D)  reviews.

Question 7

The type of question that tends to have only one correct or best answer is:

Accepted Answer

A)  divergent questions. 
B)  convergent questions. 
C)  focusing questions. 
D)  probing questions. 
A)  divergent questions. 
B)  convergent questions. 
C)  focusing questions. 
D)  probing questions.

Question 8

Which level of questioning provides students opportunities to use knowledge and engage in critical and creative thinking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Recall-level 
B)  Knowledge-level 
C)  Higher-level 
D)  Lower-level 
A)  Recall-level 
B)  Knowledge-level 
C)  Higher-level 
D)  Lower-level

Question 9

The Gradual Release of Responsibility Model is based in part from Vygotsky's theory of the zone of proximal development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Identify and discuss several guidelines for selecting and using homework.

Accepted Answer

When selecting and using homework assign

Question 11

All of the following are examples of good teaching practice regarding homework except:

Accepted Answer

A)  teaching homework skills such as effective note-taking, establishing an at-home study spot, and careful reading. 
B)  using homework to address previously covered material, material covered the day the homework is assigned, and material to be covered the next day in class. 
C)  clearly communicating the class homework policy to students early in the course of the year. 
D)  assigning extra homework to students who misbehave in class. 
A)  teaching homework skills such as effective note-taking, establishing an at-home study spot, and careful reading. 
B)  using homework to address previously covered material, material covered the day the homework is assigned, and material to be covered the next day in class. 
C)  clearly communicating the class homework policy to students early in the course of the year. 
D)  assigning extra homework to students who misbehave in class.

Question 12

Which of the following is not an aspect of explicit instruction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gain students' attention 
B)  New material is presented directly by the teacher 
C)  Teachers reinforce correct concepts and provide feedback to students on their progress 
D)  Limit the amount of time which students spend actively engaged in learning course content 
A)  Gain students' attention 
B)  New material is presented directly by the teacher 
C)  Teachers reinforce correct concepts and provide feedback to students on their progress 
D)  Limit the amount of time which students spend actively engaged in learning course content

Question 13

What is the difference between focusing questions and probing questions?

Accepted Answer

Focusing questions and probing questions

Question 14

Provide a definition for each of these terms:
-Divergent questions

Accepted Answer

Divergent questions are open-ended inqui

Question 15

In which of the following instructional models do students work together to gather, process, and learn the target information or skills?

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct instructional approaches 
B)  Inductive instructional approaches 
C)  Independent instructional approaches 
D)  Social instructional approaches 
A)  Direct instructional approaches 
B)  Inductive instructional approaches 
C)  Independent instructional approaches 
D)  Social instructional approaches

Question 16

Provide a definition for each of these terms:
-Recitation

Accepted Answer

Recitation refers to the act of reading

Question 17

Direct instruction is an effective way to promote social learning outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Direct instruction is based on ______________ learning principles.

Accepted Answer

A)  humanistic 
B)  behavioral 
C)  historical 
D)  technological 
A)  humanistic 
B)  behavioral 
C)  historical 
D)  technological

Question 19

What are the merits and possible disadvantages for using direct instructional approaches such as lectures, demonstrations, practice, and reviews?

Accepted Answer

Direct instructional approaches such as

Question 20

Explain the process for effectively preparing students for the knowledge base in a lesson with new material.

Accepted Answer

Preparing students for new material in a

A demonstration is similar to the lecture in its direct communication of information from students to teacher.

Which of the following is not an example of activating students' prior knowledge?

To determine if the students have obtained the necessary prerequisite knowledge or skills for the lesson is the purpose:

Identify and discuss several guidelines for effective questioning.

Provide a definition for each of these terms: -Direct teaching strategies

The teaching strategy which refers to the teacher orally questioning students about content that had previously been covered, and is also used as a means to diagnose student progress is:

The type of question that tends to have only one correct or best answer is:

Which level of questioning provides students opportunities to use knowledge and engage in critical and creative thinking?

The Gradual Release of Responsibility Model is based in part from Vygotsky's theory of the zone of proximal development.

Identify and discuss several guidelines for selecting and using homework.

All of the following are examples of good teaching practice regarding homework except:

Which of the following is not an aspect of explicit instruction?

What is the difference between focusing questions and probing questions?

Provide a definition for each of these terms: -Divergent questions

In which of the following instructional models do students work together to gather, process, and learn the target information or skills?

Provide a definition for each of these terms: -Recitation

Direct instruction is an effective way to promote social learning outcomes.

Direct instruction is based on ______________ learning principles.

What are the merits and possible disadvantages for using direct instructional approaches such as lectures, demonstrations, practice, and reviews?

Explain the process for effectively preparing students for the knowledge base in a lesson with new material.

Teaching Students in Todays World

Knowing and Connecting With Your Students

The Fundamentals of Planning

Planning Lessons and Units

Student-Centered Instructional Strategies

Strategies That Promote Understanding, Thinking, and Engagement

Managing Lesson Delivery

Classroom Management

Classroom Discipline

Assessing Student Performance

Grading Systems, Marking, and Reporting

Collaborating With Colleagues and Families

Filters

Exam 5: Teacher-Centered Instructional Strategies

A demonstration is similar to the lecture in its direct communication of information from students to teacher.

Which of the following is not an example of activating students' prior knowledge?

To determine if the students have obtained the necessary prerequisite knowledge or skills for the lesson is the purpose:

Identify and discuss several guidelines for effective questioning.

Provide a definition for each of these terms: -Direct teaching strategies

The teaching strategy which refers to the teacher orally questioning students about content that had previously been covered, and is also used as a means to diagnose student progress is:

The type of question that tends to have only one correct or best answer is:

Which level of questioning provides students opportunities to use knowledge and engage in critical and creative thinking?

The Gradual Release of Responsibility Model is based in part from Vygotsky's theory of the zone of proximal development.

Identify and discuss several guidelines for selecting and using homework.

All of the following are examples of good teaching practice regarding homework except:

Which of the following is not an aspect of explicit instruction?

What is the difference between focusing questions and probing questions?

Provide a definition for each of these terms: -Divergent questions

In which of the following instructional models do students work together to gather, process, and learn the target information or skills?

Provide a definition for each of these terms: -Recitation

Direct instruction is an effective way to promote social learning outcomes.

Direct instruction is based on ______________ learning principles.

What are the merits and possible disadvantages for using direct instructional approaches such as lectures, demonstrations, practice, and reviews?

Explain the process for effectively preparing students for the knowledge base in a lesson with new material.

Teaching Students in Todays World

Knowing and Connecting With Your Students

The Fundamentals of Planning

Planning Lessons and Units

Student-Centered Instructional Strategies

Strategies That Promote Understanding, Thinking, and Engagement

Managing Lesson Delivery

Classroom Management

Classroom Discipline

Assessing Student Performance

Grading Systems, Marking, and Reporting

Collaborating With Colleagues and Families

Filters