Deck 1: Frames of Reference for Teaching

Question 1

In general, the school culture is:

A)legislated state by state.
B)very similar nationally.
C)dependent on local norms and values.
D)almost identical to that found in the business sector.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

One external influence on instruction is federal policies. ​

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The key incentive for teachers is: ​

A)salary.
B)working on instructional designs with colleagues.
C)student achievement.
D)working alone on the job without interference from others.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

High school teachers tend to: ​

A)Be subject oriented and emphasize knowledge of subject matter.
B)Overemphasize processes to the detriment of content.
C)Be child oriented, with an objective to help children grow and mature mentally  and physically.
D)Help the "whole" child.

Question 5

Pluralism describes how our schools are composed of many similar groups. ​

Question 6

What is an instructional model? ​

A)A behavioral strategy of instruction
B)Teacher directed learning
C)A Piagetian teaching concept
D)A broad description of a teaching concept or practice

Question 7

Teachers should set the classroom norms before the students enter the classroom. ​

Question 8

Which is NOT a characteristic of a reflective teacher? ​

A)Knows content
B)Uses one instructional strategy well
C)Identifies problems and issues
D)Evaluates results and processes used

Question 9

What traits would you expect to find in a "reflective teacher?" ​

Question 10

Discuss the implications of meeting various sets of professional standards. ​

Question 11

What is a key point the authors make about using technology with elementary age students? ​

A)It is an instructional tool used to make learning more efficient.
B)It is an intrinsic motivator.
C)Younger students don't have the necessary skills to use modern technology successfully.
D)School reform has expanded learning opportunities using electronic media to its full potential

Question 12

One element of social capital is communities. ​

Question 13

The implementation of an educational goal takes place in: ​

A)society.
B)a teacher's classroom.
C)the deliberations of a school board.
D)the state legislature.

Question 14

One way of being a professional is to utilize research-based teaching methods. ​

Question 15

Describe the three major external influences on instruction ​

Question 16

To what extent do intrinsic and extrinsic motivations affect individual decisions to become a teacher? ​

Question 17

Describe how teaching is both an art and science. ​

Question 18

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) has direct effect on classroom instruction.  It is an example of: ​

A)a business group.
B)an advocacy group.
C)a teacher's association.
D)a federal program.

Question 19

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards established both content and instructional standards in 2010. ​

Question 20

Which characteristic is essential to be able to do the tough job of teaching? ​

A)Conformity to the school's culture
B)Using a subject-centered approach
C)Having a rationale for using chosen instructional strategies
D)Being efficacious

Question 21

Which quote is the best example of a teacher using an intrinsic motivator?

A)"This is tough, but look at what you've accomplished."
B) "There will be a pizza party if the class does well." ​
C)"The best three paper will get school pencil sets."
D)"Your grades will be determined by three different criteria."

Question 22

Declarative and procedural knowledge:

A)in general are identical.
B) differ in focus. ​
C) are seldom taught in grades K-6. ​
D)are less important than the content of a lesson. ​

Question 23

Relative teaching is demonstrated by:

A)careful consideration of instructional options and evaluation of methods.
B) reflecting the teaching style of your master teacher. ​
C) developing simple and concrete lesson plans. ​
D) all of the above. ​

Question 24

Which statement is most correct?

A)There is no one "right" way to teach anything or anyone.
B)Education experts are getting close to discovering the answer to our nations teaching  problems.
C)If everyone conformed to the "best" practices of good teachers, all students regardless of background would have greater achievement.
D)Most students learn and achieve in similar ways.

Question 25

Which statement is most correct regarding Research Based Teaching Methods?

A)Educational fads are usually research based with longitudinal studies backing them up.
B)Understanding and interpreting research is not the responsibility of classroom teachers.
C)There is a powerful link between instructional knowledge and student performance.
D)Teachers need to develop trial and error strategies to determine which instructional techniques are best.