Deck 12: How to Teach

Question 1

How are convergent and divergent questions different? Give examples to illustrate your response.

Answer 1

Convergent questions are closed-ended questions with a single correct answer, whereas divergent questions are open-ended questions that call for analysis or interpretation of information.An example of a convergent question: How did the main character react when he learned of the accident?; an example of a divergent question: What might explain the main character's reaction he learned of the accident?

Question 2

What explains the seemingly popularity of lecture lessons in many high school classroom?

A)They engage students and teachers in a meaningful dialogue.
B)They allow students opportunities to interact with concepts.
C)They provide students with specific feedback to help guide their learning.
D)They allow for efficient transmission of information.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Why is wait time seen as an effective teaching techniques?

Answer 3

It encourages more students to formulate responses to questions asked.

Question 4

The key to an effective class discussion is in

A)the visual structure provided by the teacher.
B)grouping students by ability level.
C)the questions the teacher asks.
D)all of these.

Question 5

.How can graphic organizers help students follow a class lecture?

Question 6

For which of the following purposes is independent seat work is often used?

A)Introducing a new concept or topic.
B)Assessing student progress or achievement.
C)Reviewing concepts learned.
D)Applying concepts to real-world settings.

Question 7

Which of the following is a key concern for many teachers when managing cooperative learning groups?

A)noise.
B)student movement.
C)control issues.
D)all of these.

Question 8

Which of the following is an essential element of cooperative learning?

A)group interdependence.
B)group and individual accountability.
C)focus on social and interpersonal skills.
D)all of these.

Question 9

The type of learning activity you plan should depend upon

A)what your students most enjoy doing.
B)which type of activity you most enjoy.
C)the purpose of the lesson.
D)all of these.

Question 10

When deciding on learning activities for a course or content area, which of the following idioms or expressions should you follow?

A)Variety is the spice of life.
B)A stitch in time saves nine.
C)In for a penny, in for a pound.
D)The early bird gets the worm.