Mixed Bag
Alphabet Soup
Think and Ink
100
True or false, Verbal explanations can be enhanced by oral or visual examples.
What is true?
100
Demonstrations are considered to be the best way to teach a process because _____. A. students can see each step B. it is useful for both visual and kinesthetic learners C. it includes a verbal explanation which helps auditory learners D. All of the above.
What is D, All of the above.
100
Briefly summarize Bloom’s Taxonomy. Explain why knowledge of this can improve teaching and student learning.
What is: Bloom’s Taxonomy is a basis for understanding and teaching various levels of thought. The lower levels, knowledge, comprehension, and application, are the most basic. The upper levels of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation are known as higher-level thinking skills. This knowledge can help teachers to develop progressively more complex thinking skills in their students.
200
True or false, Lesson pacing is a learned skill, often learned by trial and error.
What is true?
200
Teacher-centered methods include which of the following? A. Lectures. B. Discussions. C. Demonstrations. D. Simulations.
What is A, Lectures.
200
Discuss the three guidelines for preparing questions. Explain why each of these guidelines is important as a teacher plans questions for students.
What is: Plan questions along with the lesson. Ask questions of varying difficulty. Include open-ended questions. By asking good questions, the teacher will encourage student participation and understanding of the lesson.
300
In order to pace a lesson properly, a teacher needs to _____. A. move slowly so all students will understand B. move quickly, if there is a great deal of material to cover C. experiment to find the appropriate pace D. use the guidelines in the curriculum guide
What is C, experiment to find the appropriate pace
300
Case studies _____. A. can only be done with high school students B. involve the use of higher order thinking skills C. can be used only with small groups D. must be fully planned prior to starting analysis
What is B, involve the use of higher order thinking skills
300
How do teachers learn to pace their lesson? What points should a teacher consider when determining the pace of a lesson?
What is: Pacing of a lesson is important to hold the interest of the students and increase understanding. Teachers should consider their natural style, the ability of the students, the types of activities, and the complexity of the information.
400
Closure is _____. A. not necessary for most lessons B. is a time for student reflection C. provides students with the correct answers to the question D. keeps students focused on the process
What is B, is a time for student reflection
400
Experimental labs and productive labs both _____. A. require careful planning B. require an answer to the question “what if” C. focus on the end product D. can be done with little or no cost
What is A, require careful planning
400
Explain why it is important to include individual accountability in cooperative learning.
What is: Individual accountability is important in cooperative learning so that each learner is responsible and therefore can be assessed as an individual as well as on the total project.
500
Teacher-centered methods include which of the following? A. Lectures. B. Discussions. C. Demonstrations. D. Simulations.
What is A, Lectures.
500
The use of games in the classroom should _____. A. be discouraged B. only be used at the elementary school level C. only be used if they are commercially-prepared D. None of the above.
What is D, None of the above.
500
List factors that should be considered when choosing appropriate teaching strategies. Which of these factors do you feel is the most important? Defend your answer.
What is: meets objectives, age and developmentally appropriate, meets all learning styles, engages all students, respects cultural differences, appropriate for the subject matter and topic, allows for active involvement, promotes thinking skills, allows appropriate reinforcement of concept, can be completed in allotted time and space, uses available resources and materials, matches teacher’s experience and skills.
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