Question 1

Provide a definition for each of these terms:
-Withitness

Accepted Answer

"Withitness" is a term coined by educational psychologist Jacob Kounin in the 1970s, referring to a teacher's awareness of what is happening in all parts of the classroom at all times. It involves being alert, organized, and proactive in preventing and addressing potential issues or disruptions. A teacher with strong "withitness" can effectively manage their classroom, maintain discipline, and ensure a productive learning environment.

Question 2

To stay on track while delivering a lesson, a teacher should do all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  ensure a consistent pace that works for all students. 
B)  engage students in the lesson 70-80% of the time. 
C)  display the learning objectives of the lesson. 
D)  display the language objectives of the lesson. 
A)  ensure a consistent pace that works for all students. 
B)  engage students in the lesson 70-80% of the time. 
C)  display the learning objectives of the lesson. 
D)  display the language objectives of the lesson. B

Question 3

Effective teachers vary their teaching strategies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Inquiry is a teacher-centered instructional approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Give an example of a situation where a teacher may need to use a desist in the classroom. How should he or she present this desist?

Accepted Answer

An example of a situation where a teache

Question 6

Weekly and monthly reviews provide the teacher with all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  an opportunity for slower students to catch up. 
B)  a check for student understanding. 
C)  insurance that prior skills are adequately learned. 
D)  a check on the teacher's pace. 
A)  an opportunity for slower students to catch up. 
B)  a check for student understanding. 
C)  insurance that prior skills are adequately learned. 
D)  a check on the teacher's pace.

Question 7

Identify three approaches that can be used as a means of review in a daily lesson.

Accepted Answer

1. Exit tickets: At the end of the lesso

Question 8

Provide a definition for each of these terms:
-Ability grouping

Accepted Answer

Ability grouping is an educational pract

Question 9

Provide a definition for each of these terms:
-Clarity

Accepted Answer

Clarity refers to the quality of being c

Question 10

Provide a definition for each of these terms:
-Closure

Accepted Answer

Closure in programming refers to a funct

Question 11

Provide a definition for each of these terms:
-Transitions

Accepted Answer

Transitions refer to the process or peri

Question 12

Identify and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of whole-group instruction.

Accepted Answer

Whole-group instruction, where the teach

Question 13

Researchers report that some students cannot screen out distracting stimuli.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Requiring the student to complete certain activities related to the instructional objectives relates to:

Accepted Answer

A)  reinforcing desired behaviors. 
B)  academic accountability. 
C)  enhancing student self-concepts. 
D)  establishing positive teacher-student relationships. 
A)  reinforcing desired behaviors. 
B)  academic accountability. 
C)  enhancing student self-concepts. 
D)  establishing positive teacher-student relationships.

Question 15

All of the following are ways to effectively manage student work except:

Accepted Answer

A)  modeling problems for students ahead of time. 
B)  clearly explaining instructions once students begin working. 
C)  monitoring students as they are working on the assignment. 
D)  explaining the reason for the activity to students. 
A)  modeling problems for students ahead of time. 
B)  clearly explaining instructions once students begin working. 
C)  monitoring students as they are working on the assignment. 
D)  explaining the reason for the activity to students.

Question 16

All seatwork assigned to students should be graded.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

With the SIOP Model, identify some ways that teachers can speak appropriately for students' proficiency levels (which is one aspect of comprehensible input).

Accepted Answer

In the SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Obser

Question 18

When planning for directions, have no more than five student actions that are required for the activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

To effectively provide feedback to students, a teacher should:

Accepted Answer

A)  try to provide feedback frequently and quickly. 
B)  wait until a few assignments have been handed in. 
C)  ensure the feedback is provided privately, outside of class. 
D)  ask for an assistant to grade assignments. 
A)  try to provide feedback frequently and quickly. 
B)  wait until a few assignments have been handed in. 
C)  ensure the feedback is provided privately, outside of class. 
D)  ask for an assistant to grade assignments.

Question 20

What is the rationale for using a variety of whole-group instruction, small-group instruction, and independent work in each unit that you teach?

Accepted Answer

The rationale for using a variety of who

Provide a definition for each of these terms: -Withitness

To stay on track while delivering a lesson, a teacher should do all of the following except:

Effective teachers vary their teaching strategies.

Inquiry is a teacher-centered instructional approach.

Give an example of a situation where a teacher may need to use a desist in the classroom. How should he or she present this desist?

Weekly and monthly reviews provide the teacher with all of the following except:

Identify three approaches that can be used as a means of review in a daily lesson.

Provide a definition for each of these terms: -Ability grouping

Provide a definition for each of these terms: -Clarity

Provide a definition for each of these terms: -Closure

Provide a definition for each of these terms: -Transitions

Identify and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of whole-group instruction.

Researchers report that some students cannot screen out distracting stimuli.

Requiring the student to complete certain activities related to the instructional objectives relates to:

All of the following are ways to effectively manage student work except:

All seatwork assigned to students should be graded.

With the SIOP Model, identify some ways that teachers can speak appropriately for students' proficiency levels (which is one aspect of comprehensible input).

When planning for directions, have no more than five student actions that are required for the activity.

To effectively provide feedback to students, a teacher should:

What is the rationale for using a variety of whole-group instruction, small-group instruction, and independent work in each unit that you teach?

Teaching Students in Todays World

Knowing and Connecting With Your Students

The Fundamentals of Planning

Planning Lessons and Units

Teacher-Centered Instructional Strategies

Student-Centered Instructional Strategies

Strategies That Promote Understanding, Thinking, and Engagement

Classroom Management

Classroom Discipline

Assessing Student Performance

Grading Systems, Marking, and Reporting

Collaborating With Colleagues and Families

Filters

Exam 8: Managing Lesson Delivery

Provide a definition for each of these terms: -Withitness

To stay on track while delivering a lesson, a teacher should do all of the following except:

Effective teachers vary their teaching strategies.

Inquiry is a teacher-centered instructional approach.

Give an example of a situation where a teacher may need to use a desist in the classroom. How should he or she present this desist?

Weekly and monthly reviews provide the teacher with all of the following except:

Identify three approaches that can be used as a means of review in a daily lesson.

Provide a definition for each of these terms: -Ability grouping

Provide a definition for each of these terms: -Clarity

Provide a definition for each of these terms: -Closure

Provide a definition for each of these terms: -Transitions

Identify and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of whole-group instruction.

Researchers report that some students cannot screen out distracting stimuli.

Requiring the student to complete certain activities related to the instructional objectives relates to:

All of the following are ways to effectively manage student work except:

All seatwork assigned to students should be graded.

With the SIOP Model, identify some ways that teachers can speak appropriately for students' proficiency levels (which is one aspect of comprehensible input).

When planning for directions, have no more than five student actions that are required for the activity.

To effectively provide feedback to students, a teacher should:

What is the rationale for using a variety of whole-group instruction, small-group instruction, and independent work in each unit that you teach?

Teaching Students in Todays World

Knowing and Connecting With Your Students

The Fundamentals of Planning

Planning Lessons and Units

Teacher-Centered Instructional Strategies

Student-Centered Instructional Strategies

Strategies That Promote Understanding, Thinking, and Engagement

Classroom Management

Classroom Discipline

Assessing Student Performance

Grading Systems, Marking, and Reporting

Collaborating With Colleagues and Families

Filters