Teaching Philosophies
Refers to instructional approaches designed for adult learners.
What is andragogy?
The acronym UDL stands for this.
What is Universal Design for Learning?
This question type checks for student understanding and helps guide future teaching.
What are formative questions?
Effective rubrics are designed to align with this...
What is a learning outcome?
The part of a learning outcome that provides the context or purpose for the task.
What is a condition?
The American educator who defined the six principles of adult learning.
Malcolm Knowles
Motivating and involving learners based on their interests, strengths, and needs.
What is "Multiple Means of Engagement"?
This question type has more than one correct answer.
What is divergent?
Essential for valid assessment, they must be clear, specific and measurable.
What are criteria?
"I do, we do, you do" is a best practice of this type of lesson.
What is a demonstration lesson?
This theory emphasizes personal growth, self-expression, and achieving one's potential.
What is Humanism?
Providing both written and audio instructions is using this UDL principle.
What is "Multiple Means of Representation"?
This type of question asks learners to use reasoning and critical thinking.
What is evaluative?
A rubric with detailed descriptors at each level is considered to be this.
The key characteristic of a discussion-based lesson.
What is student-led?
This theory suggests learners build knowledge through social interaction, experiences, and reflection.
What is Constructivism?
To take ownership, make choices, and drive one's own learning.
What is learner agency?
This question type encourages learners to reflect and connect to their experiences.
What is reflective?
The middle column lists criteria, with space on both sides for feedback.
What is a single-point rubric?
Cognitive, affective and psychomotor.
What are domains of learning?
Emphasizes interconnectedness, relationships, and holistic learning.
What are Indigenous worldviews/ways of knowing?
Offering a variety of ways to demonstrate learning.
What is Multiple Means of Expression?
This questioning technique asks students to elaborate on their thinking.
What are probing questions?
Assesses overall performance.
What is a holistic rubric?
Directly measures what students are expected to achieve by the end of instruction.
What is summative assessment?