Deck 13: The Elementary Science Education Professional

Question 1

What does a science teacher need to consider when writing a proposal for grant money?

A) The focus of the granting agency to which they will submit the proposal
B) The congruence between the grant proposal and the objectives of the granting agency
C) The clarity of the grant proposal
D) The arithmetic in the budget
E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Answer 1

E

Question 2

W What represents the ultimate goals of constructivist science education?

A) Students learn how to use the processes of science.
B) Students learn how to do science.
C) Students learn basic concepts and principles of science.
D) Students construct valid personal conceptualizations of science content and ways of doing science.
E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Answer 2

E

Question 3

W When science teachers find they have to teach a science topic which they have not studied, what should they do?

A) Ignore the topic and teach a topic they are familiar with instead.
B) Become familiar with the topic by checking out reliable web sites that deal with the basic concepts of that topic.
C) Assign the students to read about that topic in their textbooks, and use the teacher's guide to help in planning and teaching the topic.
D) Tell the students that you don't know much about the topic, so "let's do the best we can."
E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Most constructivist science teachers are faced with having decide how to include enough emphasis on science content to cover the required curriculum while at the same time teaching the processes of science and methods of inquiry through content that is meaningful to students. What should the teacher take into consideration when making these curriculum decisions?

A) The curriculum requirements of the school
B) The needs of the students
C) The amount of time available
D) The fit between individual topics and a hands-on inquiry approach
E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 5

Where can science teachers find opportunities to increase their knowledge and understanding of science?

A) College and university courses
B) Workshops sponsored by the school district
C) Discussions with a more experienced colleague
D) Participation in online or distance learning workshop opportunities
E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 6

W How often should science teachers participate in professional development opportunities that deal with areas of science content?

A) Every year
B) Every other year
C) Once in each teaching license renewal cycle
D) Whenever they feel the need

Question 7

W The National Association for Research in Science Teaching has taken the position that every teacher is a researcher. How can science teachers participate in science education research efforts?

A) Use a new and innovative approach to teaching a certain topic which they developed, and share what they do with colleagues in their school.
B) Develop and implement a research project in their classes to find whether there is consistent value in teaching a certain topic through an innovative approach which the teacher developed.
C) Offer their classes to college and university professors so the professors will have a class to experiment with.
D) Write a description of the way they run their science classes in a bulletin that students take home.

Question 8

W Which of the following considerations influence a constructivist science teacher's choice of methodology?

A) The number of students in the class
B) The needs of the students in the class
C) The amount of required science curriculum that must be covered
D) The amount of preparation time the teacher has
E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 9

Science teachers are most likely to read articles in periodicals from what professional science education organization?

A) National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
B) National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST)
C) Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE)
D) American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Question 10

What considerations influence a constructivist science teacher's choice of day-to-day curriculum?

A) The number of students in the class
B) The background and prior experiences of the students in the class
C) The number of science teachers in the team
D) The amount of preparation time the teacher has
E) All of the above
F) None of the above