Strand 1
Difference between Principal and Assistant Principal?
The Principal runs a single school and manages daily operations while the Assistant Principal is more of a supportive role.
What is multiculturalism?
It is people from different cultures learning together in a classroom with mutual respect.
What are learning intentions?
Statements that define the day-to-day learning goals.
What is explicit instruction?
An instructional approach that is structured, sequenced, and led by teachers. (Lecture)
What is classroom management?
Variety of skills and techniques that teachers use to keep students organized and academically productive during class.
What is a superintendent?
Basically the CEO of the district.
What is diversity?
An understanding that each individual is unique and recognizing our individual differences.
What is success criteria?
How Educators and students will know if they have met the learning intentions.
What is Universal Design for Learning?
Instruction as tailored instruction to meet individual needs. (Engagement, representation, action and expression)
What are procedures?
An established or official way of doing something.
What is a paraprofessional?
Assist by providing instructional and non-instructional support for the teacher.
What is personal bias?
A subjective inclination or prejudice towards a group, person, idea, etc
What is a formative assessment?
Ongoing evaluation of student learning that is administered multiple times during a lesson, unit, or course.
What are DuFour's four critical questions?
What do we want all students to know and be able to do?
How will we know if they learn it?
How will we respond when some students do not learn?
How will we extend the learning for students who are already proficient?
What is proximity?
Nearness in space, time, or relationship.
What is a personal philosophy of education?
Explanation of personal values and beliefs as they relate to teaching.
Define socio-economic status?
Three levels (high, middle, low) that describe the three places a family and/or individual may fall based on income, education, and occupation.
What is a scope and sequence?
Instructional map/calendar that outlines the strands and standards, lessons, activities, and assessments of a course.
What is cooperative instruction?
A technique that allows students to learn from each other and gain important interpersonal skills.(pair share)
What is rapport?
A close and harmonious relationship where teachers and students understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well.