Education Major Essentials
What does IEP stand for?
Individualized Education Program
What does the acronym PLT stand for?
Principles of Learning and Teaching
Who is Kappa Delta Pi's falcuty sponsor?
Dr. Cunningham
What is a quick activity used at the end of class to assess what students learned?
Exit ticket
What teacher has her class aboard a transforming school bus to take her class on impossible field trips?
Ms. Frizzle
What does PD stand for in education?
Professional Development
What free test-prep database available through Thomas Cooper Library includes Praxis study guides, flashcards, and practice questions?
Mometrix eLibrary
What is Ms. Page's title?
Clinical Instructor, Early Childhood Education
In Bloom’s Taxonomy, what is the highest level of thinking?
Creating
What practically perfect nanny arrives carrying an umbrella and a magical bag?
Mary Poppins
What does “scaffolding” mean in education?
Providing temporary supports that help students complete increasingly independent learning
What should you use when searching for study materials for your specific Praxis exam?
Your Praxis test code (ex. 5589)
What is Mrs. Powell's title?
Clinical Instructor, Elementary Education
Rather than immediately telling a student an answer, a teacher asks guiding questions that lead them toward it. What practice does this demonstrate?
Scaffolding/Questioning
What teacher from Boy Meets World follows Cory and his friends from middle school through college?
Mr. Feeny
What does UDL stand for?
Universal Design for Learning
Praxis exams aren't all testing the same thing. Generally, what is the difference between a PLT and a content Praxis?
The PLT focuses primarily on teaching/pedagogy and theory; content Praxis exams assess subject-area knowledge.
What is Dr. William's title?
Associate Professor, Middle Level Education
A teacher gives students several different ways to demonstrate that they understand the same learning objective. What practice does this represent?
Differentiation / Student Choice
What Hogwarts professor teaches Transfiguration and serves as head of Gryffindor House?
Professor McGonagall
In education, what does “least restrictive environment” mean?
Idea that students with disabilities must be educated alongside their non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate
You're getting ready to apply for teacher certification. Besides the PLT, what other type of Praxis exam might you need to pass?
Praxis Core (Reading, Writing, Math)
ECE: Praxis II and Reading Assessment
ELEM: Praxis II and Reading Assessment
ML: 2 Subject-Content Areas, 1 for each specialization
Who is the Director of Undergraduate Advising and Certification?
Lauren Sanborn
Name two challenges you might experience when transitioning from observing a classroom to actually taking on the role of a teacher.
Multiple acceptable answers: classroom management, earning student respect, balancing university assignments with the school's curriculum, finding your role in the classroom, time management, etc.
In what movie does teacher Erin Gruwell have her students write anonymous journal entries about their lives and experiences?
Freedom Writers