Deck 3: Planning and Delivering Effective Language Arts Instruction

Question 1

______________ motivation comes from outside the learner.

Answer 1

Extrinsic

Question 2

The __________________learning domain emphasizes the mental processes.

Answer 2

cognitive

Question 3

The ____________________ learning domain includes the appreciation gained from the lesson.

Answer 3

affective

Question 4

The ____________________ learning domain emphasizes effective human relations.

Question 5

The _____________ learning domain includes such activities as pantomime and public speaking.

Question 6

Name the eight intelligences described in the Multiple Intelligences Theory.

Question 7

Who was the theorist who described the Multiple Intelligences Theory.

Question 8

If a student enjoys reading and writing over any other type of activity, his dominant intelligence is _______________________.

Question 9

A student with a dominant ______________________ intelligence enjoys doing activities by herself.

Question 10

Students with a dominant ____________________________ enjoy doing activities with others.

Question 11

A student's attitude and perception of a situation play a powerful role in learning.

Question 12

Students learn best when they memorize information that a teacher deems important.

Question 13

It is more important for a teacher to fill children's heads with facts than to excite them about learning.

Question 14

The ability of a teacher to motivate students is part of extrinsic motivation.

Question 15

The conditions under which students motivate themselves is called intrinsic motivation.

Question 16

An effective teacher has a positive attitude toward all students.

Question 17

An effective teacher understands that the curriculum must be developmentally appropriate for all students.

Question 18

Effective teachers embrace multiple cultures.

Question 19

All of the following are important principles of learning EXCEPT

A) A positive attitude toward learning
B) Children construct knowledge that is meaningful
C) Most concepts can be learned through memorization
D) Cognitive skills develop over time

Question 20

Good general principles for an effective teacher include which of the following?

A) Be guided by child development
B) Establish a positive learning environment
C) Maintain high academic standards for all students
D) Only a and b
E) a, b, and c

Question 21

Intrinsic motivation includes which of the following?

A) The teacher creating a decorative classroom
B) The teacher offering a field trip if the students perform well
C) Both a and b
D) Neither a nor b

Question 22

Which of the following is true of at-risk students?

A) They face the greatest risk of being killed in school.
B) They face the greatest risk of leaving school without having acquired the skills necessary to function successfully in society.
C) They have no fine arts program in school.
D) They have too many students in one classroom.

Question 23

Students are more likely to succeed in a classroom where the teacher does which of the following?

A) Focuses attention on negative behavior
B) Rewards positive behavior with candy
C) Provides a supportive, positive environment for all students
D) Gives at-risk students plenty of time for skill sheets

Question 24

Which of the following learning domains stresses the intellectual process?

A) Psychomotor domain
B) Cognitive domain
C) Affective domain
D) Socialization domain

Question 25

Which of the following learning domains stresses the enhancement of physical movement?

A) Psychomotor domain
B) Cognitive domain
C) Affective domain
D) Socialization domain

Question 26

Which of the following learning domains stresses interpersonal relationships?

A) Psychomotor domain
B) Cognitive domain
C) Affective domain
D) Socialization domain

Question 27

Which of the following learning domains includes attitudes and appreciation of aesthetics?

A) Psychomotor domain
B) Cognitive domain
C) Affective domain
D) Socialization domain

Question 28

Which of the following is the opposite of a global learner?

A) Reflective learner
B) Analytic learner
C) Impulsive learner
D) None of the above

Question 29

Which of the following is one of the eight intelligences as described in the Multiple Intelligences Theory?

A) Spatial
B) Global
C) Auditory acuity
D) Visual

Question 30

Intrapersonal skills include which of the following?

A) The ability to interact well with others
B) The ability to create 3-D objects
C) The ability to understand oneself
D) The ability to master languages

Question 31

Explain who are at-risk students and describe what you as a teacher can do to assure that they are successful learners.

Question 32

Describe a classroom that promotes a positive learning environment; how can a teacher can create such a positive learning environment?

Question 33

Describe the four principles for effective instruction as explained by the text authors.

Question 34

What is the Multiple Intelligences Theory and how should it affect teachers' planning of classroom experiences?