Teacher & training semester 1 study guide
which of the following would NOT be a personality characteristic for an effective teacher to have?
intolerance
Exceptional Learners
students that require special educational modifications and, perhaps, other services that align with their abilities and potential
collaborative learning
Learning that takes place when students work in groups to discuss and solve problems together.
a portfolio should include all of the following EXCEPT
a list of your social network friends
certified teacher
a person who has met the state requirements for teacher preparation
gross motor skills
physical skills involving larger muscles of the body, such as the legs, hips, back, and arms.
Mainstreaming
placing students with special needs who show the ability to keep up with the curriculum in a regular class
A person's portfolio
shows how the person's skills have evolved
which of the following behaviorists is known for identifying the basic principle of operant conditioning?
skinner
a child with strong __________ intelligence is likely to think in three dimensions
spatial
while children still respect their parents, the first real change in the parent-child relationship occurs
during adolescence
Special education
educational settings that provide adapted programs, extra staff, and specialized equipment or learning environments or materials to help students with special needs to learn
Teacher salaries are consistent and seldom vary
false
Play is the main occupation of children
true
prerequisite course
A class that must be completed before entering a program or prior to taking a higher-level course
teaching license
A formal document, issued by a state, verifying that a teacher is qualified to teach at specific grade levels or particular subject areas.
developmental disability
A group of conditions caused by physical, learning, language, or behavior impairments
Developmental Delay
A noticeable lag in a specific aspect of development that is beyond average variations.
Amygdala
A part of the brain that is involved in emotions reactions such as anger
student teaching
A period of acquiring and practicing teaching skills under the supervision and mentor ship of an experienced teacher
psychologist
A person who studies how people think, feel, and behave
self-concept
A persons own assessment of them self based on an evaluation of personal abilities, successes, failures, and comments from other people
sequence
A step-by-step pattern.
Individualized Education Program (IEP)
A written educational plan developed for a specific student with disabilities.
personal portfolio
An organized collection of materials and information that shows how personal knowledge, skills, and attitudes have developed over time.
reciprocal agreements
Arrangements between states that allow teachers certified in one state to teach in another state that is part of this arrangement
Philosophy of teaching statement should
Be kept short
learning diversity
Differences in learning based on learning styles, language and cultural barriers, and physical, mental, social or emotional challenges
multiple intelligences
Howard Gardner's theory that individuals have a broad range of types of intelligence, each to a different degree
Abstract thinking
In-depth thinking about ideas and concepts, such as justice or love.
accommodation
Modifications to the environment, learning strategies, or materials that are made to help students with particular special needs succeed in the classroom
prefrontal cortex
Part of the brain that regulates emotions and impulse control which is not fully developed until age 20
Cooperate trainer
Person who designs, conducts, and supervises, programs to improve the skills of a company's employees
advocate
Person who supports or promotes the interests of others
fine motor skills
Physical skills involving smaller muscles in the body, such as the hands and wrists.
Inclusion
Placing students with special needs into a regular class, using modified class assignments, if they will benefit from the class experience.
technical schools
Post secondary schools that teach the specific skills needed to begin working in a trade
Learning Styles
Preferred methods of absorbing and processing information
executive strategies
Skills used to solve problems, including assessing problems, setting goals, developing a plan to meet goals, and implementing and evaluating solutions.
Metacognition
The ability to think about ones own thinking
conservation
The ability to understand that a simple change in the shape of an object does not change its amount
transtivity
The ability to understand that relationships between two objects can extend to a third object
gray matter
The cells of of the brain that actually make a person think
Neurons
The links between brain cells that develop when actions are repeated
Differentiated Instruction
Varied modes of instruction to match a students preferred more of learning, disability, or background
philosophy of teaching
a personal statement about your thoughts, views, and values as they relate to teaching
which of the following describes mainstreaming?
a student is included in a classroom with other peers and may have extra learning aids, but receives no treatment as a student with special needs
operant conditioning
a type of learning in which behavior is strengthened if followed by a reinforcer or diminished if followed by a punisher
classical conditioning
a type of learning in which we learn to link two or more stimuli and anticipate events
cognition
all of the actions or processes involving thought and knowledge
Howard Gardner published the theory of multiple intelligences. Which of the following statements is NOT part of his theory?
all types of intelligences have been explored, there are no more to add to his list
Self-contained classroom
an arrangement in which the same teacher and a group of students remain in one classroom for most of the day, with one teacher teaching most or all subjects
which of the following statements is false regarding the physical growth and development of children ages five to seven?
baby teeth fall out at once
the fourth step in becoming a teacher is to
become certified
resilience
being able to bounce back after a defeat or setback
the struggle for independence and autonomy of teens
causes many conflicts betweens teens and their parents
helps develop course content in a program of study or specific course
curriculum developer
which of the following is an example of social-emotional developmental?
dealing with increasing independence
While slight variations in development are normal, significant discrepancies may signal a _____.
developmental delay
most school districts divide preteens and young teens into separate schools due to
developmental differences
cooperating teacher
experienced teacher who supervises and mentors a student teacher
when students experience and then reflect on their learning, ________ learning occurs
experiential
Piaget believed that children learn through continuous exposure to
experimentation, discovery, first hand experiences
Developmental theories
explanations based on research about why people act and behave the way they do and how they change over time
Most kindergarteners do NOT have difficulty with maintaining self-control.
false
adult education is limited to General Equivalency Diploma (GED) programs for those who have NOT earned their high school diploma
false
it has been proven that multitasking, such as listening to music and watching a movie while studying, makes students produce better quality work in much less time
false
the primary job of the cooperating teacher is to evaluate the student teacher
false
younger teens use abstract thinking most of the time
false
Egocentrism
focused primarily on one's own concerns
during adolescence, the brain is
full sized, though not fully developed
in the debate of nature versus nurture, nurture refers to environment and nature refers to
genetics
the development of abstract thinking allows the adolescent to
grasp concepts such as honor and freedom, consider multiple solutions to problems and their consequences, figure out why things are the way they are
the teen who is more likely to become involved in high risk behaviors may
have low self-esteem, have poor grades and struggle in school, not communicate well with parents
Developing a philosophy of teaching
helps you think seriously about your beliefs and values
which of the following statements about the adolescent brain is true
inactivity wastes windows of opportunity
autonomy
independence that includes personal responsibility and decision making
A child with strong ____ intelligence would prefer journaling, reflection exercises, self-paced work, and personal projects.
intrapersonal
which of these statements about physical growth and development in adolescence is true?
it is marked with rapid increases in height and weight, growth does not always occur in an orderly pattern, hormone shifts trigger sexual development
which type of learner would learn best by physically placing numbers on a map to learn the sequence of Civil War battles?
kinesthetic-tactile
Experiential Learning
learning that takes place when students actually experience and then reflect on their learning
The role of peer relations change during the teen years in all of the following ways EXCEPT _____.
making friends is based more on appearances than character
which of the following subject areas have the greatest demand for teachers?
math and science
which of the following is a basic principle of human development?
normal growth patterns can be predicted
the steps to gaining teacher certification include all of the following EXCEPT
pledging a fraternity or sorority
according to Kholberg's theory of moral development, when teens make moral decisions based on principles, such as justice and individual conscience, they are at the level of ____________ mortality
postconventional
most young teens are beginning to enter Kholberg's __________ stage of mortality, in which teens begin to make moral decisions based on universal principles
postcoventional
in which of Piaget's stages of cognitive do young children learn to recognize symbols and learn concepts?
preoperational
Growth spurts
rapid increases in height and weight, such as those associated with puberty
proficiency test
this measures skill and knowledge in a subject area
which of the following is NOT true of teens' concern about body image?
risk of developing eating disorders decreases
a professional who helps students learn social skills, solve issues, cope with personal crises, and make education and career decisions
school guidance counselor
Every child comes to school with a unique combination of experiences, expectations, and abilities. Therefore, which of the following statements is NOT true?
students must conform to an established educational system
postsecondary programs include
technical schools, community colleges, four-year colleges
during the teen years
teens may question and reject their family's values
risk-taking behavior is common during adolescence for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
teens with high self-esteem are more likely to get involved with risky behaviors
Seriation
the ability to place objects in order by a characteristic, such as smallest to largest
curriculum
the courses taught in a school, what is taught in each course, and how the courses are sequenced
development
the gradual increase in skills and abilities that occurs over a lifetime
cognitive development
the way people change and improve in their ability to think and learn throughout life
Future teachers should study developmental theories because
theories help teachers understand what students are doing and why
which of the following about 10-12 year old children is true?
they are called preadolescents or preteens, they have traits of both children and adolescents, they are capable of more complex thought
which statement is NOT true when discussing the development of self-concept in children ages 10-12?
they focus on their own limitations
concrete thinking
thinking about things that are actually experienced
Job shadowing is a good way to get a firsthand look at a career that you find interesting
true
Most teachers agree that seeing students develop new knowledge, skills, and confidence can be the most rewarding part of teaching.
true
Physical Development is very rapid during the first years of life
true
The ability of a seven-year-old to tell jokes is a sign of cognitive development.
true
by providing positive feedback, adults can help young teens develop a positive self-concept
true
career and technical educators instruct and train students to work in a variety of careers
true
during adolescence, physical growth is faster than any time other infancy
true
establishment of teens' values begins with the questioning of existing ones
true
middle childhood is the period of time from the start of school to adolescence
true
since development is a step-by-step process, it is important to understand the development of children at all ages not just the age you intend to teach
true
students who are considered gifted and talented and students with special needs are both called exceptional learners
true
supporting staff in educational organizations is called administration and administrative support
true
the brain of an adolescent is both physically and functionally different from the brain of a child or an adult
true
young children are especially open to kinesthetic-tactile learning
true
teacher education programs
university or college programs that prepare students to become teachers
learning styles are the methods individuals prefer and the way that they learn best. Which of the following is a learning style?
visual, auditory, kinesthetic-tactile
