CR 201: Qualities of Effective Teachers

Which of the following descriptions fit those of an great teacher? * Demanding * Able to clearly explain course content * Consistent and fair * Always calls on student who raise their hands

* Able to clearly explain course content * Consistent and fair

Because Mr. Cole has a Ph.D. in chemistry, he feels comfortable glancing at the textbook to check the content students are focusing on and then giving a short explanation and answering questions. A few parents have contacted Mr. Cole's principal to complain that their students never know what is assigned and sometimes they do not receive the same study materials as their peers who have other chemistry teachers. Which statement best describes what r. Cole is doing wrong. * Although he is comfortable with his knowledge of chemistry, he is not preparing to teach chemistry and planning his lessons so that they are effective * He hasn't communicated enough with the parents who have complained * He needs to brush up on his chemistry knowledge * He hasn't provided his principal with proof of his knowledge of chemistry content

* Although he is comfortable with his knowledge of chemistry, he is not preparing to teach chemistry and planning his lessons so that they are effective

Which of the following are types of professional development? * Operational meetings * Conferences * Mentoring * Learning teams * Team planning

* Conferences * Mentoring * Learning teams

Mr. Cole has a Ph.D. in chemistry, and he's selected to teach a mixed schedule of Chemistry 1 and Biology 1. In his biology class, there are many times when he pauses to look up an answer to a student's question and sometimes wonders if what he's said is correct. Sometimes, when he pauses, students start side conversations, and he struggles to get every student listening and paying attention. What should Mr. Cole do to improve the situation? * Be sure to get copies of the answer keys for any assignments or quizzes his team offers him. * Take a refresher course in biology at the local community college during the next semester. * Devote enough weekend and afternoon time to get several days ahead of his students and thoroughly study the content in the textbook before attempting to discuss it with them. * Assign sections of each chapter for the students to become "experts" in so they can answer their peer's questions.

* Devote enough weekend and afternoon time to get several days ahead of his students and thoroughly study the content in the textbook before attempting to discuss it with them.

According to the student interviews, which of the following classroom environments are appealing to students? * Environments where seating arrangements are consistent * Environments that teachers have personalized * Environments where seating arrangements are flexible * Environments that are highly structured and restrict movement so as not to distract

* Environments that teachers have personalized * Environments where seating arrangements are flexible

Which of the following types of professional development is typically required for new teachers? * Induction program * Learning teams * Conference * Face-0to-face

* Induction program

According to recent research, which of these methods of professional development is particularly effective? * Conference * Independent reading * Mentoring * Online

* Mentoring

Which of the following situations is an effective teacher unlikely to face? * Not getting along with other teachers and staff * Insufficient instructional time to complete course * Walking around the classroom while teaching * Adjusting the lesson plan

* Not getting along with other teachers and staff * Insufficient instructional time to complete course

Which of the following factors positively impact the professional development of learning teams? * Learning teams depend on location * Participants are highly qualified * Participants work collaboratively * Learning teams are small * Learning teams are highly engaged

* Participants work collaboratively * Learning teams are small * Learning teams are highly engaged

Which of the following definitions of "effective" is most suitable in the context of teaching? * Producing or capable of producing an intended result * Ready for service or action * Having a striking effect * Having an impressive effect

* Producing or capable of producing an intended result

Which of the following is the most complete definition of effective teaching? * A set of activities designed to motivate students * Purposeful and intentional instruction that results in student learning * A style of teaching that includes participating with the student * Instruction that results in student enjoyment

* Purposeful and intentional instruction that results in student learning

Suzanne, a 9th grade history teacher has carefully planned an introductory lesson that involves a brief lecture, a role-playing activity, watching a short video, and answering some questions based on a reading. Unfortunately, after the first class completed the lesson, Suzanne felt that students hadn't really understood the concept as evidenced by poor quality answers on the questions. What should she do for her other classes? * Ask another teacher on her team to co-teach the lesson with her for the rest of the day. * Reflect on the various parts of the lesson and determine a portion to change in a way that might be more effective. * Present the lesson in the exact same way so that all of her students have exposure to the same information and method of teaching. * Drop the lesson for the day, give the students an opportunity to read the textbook during class, and revisit the topic the next day.

* Reflect on the various parts of the lesson and determine a portion to change in a way that might be more effective.

Which are the following are characteristics of an effective teacher? * Review the lesson the night before teaching it * Prepare materials for the lesson well in advance of the day of teaching * Use class time to prepare the next lesson while students are working * Form relationships with students by using a class period to discuss student interest * Plan lessons several days in advance in order to prepare properly

* Review the lesson the night before teaching it * Prepare materials for the lesson well in advance of the day of teaching * Plan lessons several days in advance in order to prepare properly

Michelle, a first grade teacher is reading her students a story when two students (Talya and Angela) start arguing with each other. Talya has been disruptive two other times that day and Michelle is frustrated. How should she handle this situation? * She should stop what she is doing and tell the class that because of Talya and Angela's misbehavior, she is not going to read the story. * She should redirect and separate Talya and Angela, finish the story, and then privately discuss the misbehavior. * She should immediately send Talya to the office and explain to the class why she is sending her * She should immediately send both students to the office.

* She should redirect and separate Talya and Angela, finish the story, and then privately discuss the misbehavior.

Which of the following characteristics of a teacher do students say are important? * Correcting faults * Showing trust * Exhibiting patience * Following discipline

* Showing trust * Exhibiting patience

Which of the following determines the quality of a school? * Students * Locations * Program * Teachers * Principal

* Students * Teachers * Principal

According to the video of student interviews, what type of classroom environment could teachers create that students will like? * Teachers who are unconventional and change seating arrangements once in awhile * Teachers who maintain a highly disciplined environment * Teachers who do not change anything in the classroom * Teachers who give a personal touch to the classroom

* Teachers who are unconventional and change seating arrangements once in awhile * Teachers who give a personal touch to the classroom

Self-esteem strategies used by teachers include all of the following EXCEPT: * They limit giving encouragement to students so students are intrinsically motivated * They provide students with responsibilities through which they perceive themselves as contributing and making a difference * They offer students opportunities to make choices, decisions, and solve problems. * They help students feel they belong and are welcome in the school setting

* They limit giving encouragement to students so students are intrinsically motivated

Which of the following statements from students are accurate regarding expectations of great teacher's? * They establish very high expectations at the start and change them frequently to suit students. * They look for opportunities to find what the students are doing well and praise them for it. * They have perfectionists ideals that are hard to live up to, but rewarding for the students. * They challenge only the students who are expected to succeed.

* They look for opportunities to find what the students are doing well and praise them for it.

Which of the following statements is NOT true? * established routines provide the teacher with more time for teaching. * classroom management begins with organization * students understand what is expected when the teacher clearly articulates instructions * classroom management techniques should be established later in the year using observations of student behavior

* classroom management techniques should be established later in the year using observations of student behavior

When planning instruction and making decisions about instruction, great teachers do which of the following? * great teachers are focused on their best students and plan to meet their needs * great teachers reflect on their lessons and adjust their plans if warranted * great teachers consider student behaviors when planning and limit movement if necessary * great teachers are focused on teaching students how to think, not on the state test

* great teachers reflect on their lessons and adjust their plans if warranted * great teachers are focused on teaching students how to think, not on the state test

Which of the following strategies does an effective teacher use? * use negative reinforcement as a primary tool for motivation with difficult lessons * makes the learning challenging but achievable * makes the learning very difficult to build mental endurance in the students * makes the learning easy to encourage the students

* makes the learning challenging but achievable

Which of the following are factors that make learning teams so effective? * participants work collaboratively * learning teams are small * the content discussed is relevant to the participants * learning teams are required to be multidisciplinary

* participants work collaboratively * learning teams are small * the content discussed is relevant to the participants

According to Todd Whitaker, great teachers set themselves apart through knowledge, attitude, behavior, approach, and which of the following? * preparation * skills * discipline * determination

* preparation * skills

When teachers participate in a mentorship program, which of the following are potential benefits? * they are more likely to use smaller classroom management plans * they are able to use the mentor's lesson plan which makes their job easier * they are more likely to remain in the profession * they see a significant effect on student achievement in as little as two years

* they are more likely to remain in the profession * they see a significant effect on student achievement in as little as two years

Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK)

The integration of subject expertise and skilled teaching of that particular subject. It was first developed by Lee Shulman in 1986.

Pygmalion effect

The phenomenon whereby others' expectations of a target person affect the target person's performance; higher expectations lead to an increase in performance