Ch.10 What Makes An Effective Teacher Study Set

The most important role of the teacher is the facilitator of learning.

True

CH.10 ESSAY QUESTIONS

CH.10 ESSAY QUESTIONS

A teacher's knowledge base should be appropriate in scope and depth for the level taught.

True

The official version of an organization's purpose and goals, along with policies and procedures.

mission statement

List the steps in conflict resolution.

1. Clarify the issue. 2. Find out what each person wants. 3. Identify various alternatives. 4. Decide how to negotiate. 5. Choose the best alternative. 6. Solidify the agreement. 7. Review and renegotiate.

A way to encourage young children to behave appropriately in the classroom is to utilize _____. A. active listening B. aggressive communication C. passive communications D. punishment

A. active listening

The conflict resolution model includes all of the following except which of the following? A. Find out what each person wants. B. Sticking with the chosen alternative. C. Identify various alternatives. D. Choosing the best alternative.

B. Sticking with the chosen alternative.

Which of the following is not considered to be an important professional quality for teachers? A. Being dependable. B. Being committed to students. C. Being irresponsible. D. Being respectful.

C. Being irresponsible.

The reason some disagreements require the use of a mediator is _____. A. one person is right and the other is wrong B. the disagreement is easy to resolve C. a third party can help each participant move through the process of reaching a settlement D. the mediator can listen to the issue and provide a simple solution

C. a third party can help each participant move through the process of reaching a settlement

Communication skills include which of the following? A. Listening. B. Speaking. C. Writing. D. All of the above.

D. All of the above.

Ethics have nothing to do with being a successful teacher.

False

It is critical that teachers stick to their daily plans and not deviate.

False

It is not important for teachers to take part in professional development opportunities.

False

MULTIPLE CHOICE

MULTIPLE CHOICE

Teachers use assessment and grading to monitor student progress.

True

TRUE/FALSE

TRUE/FALSE

Name three ways of creating positive relationships and describe how you would use them as a teacher in a classroom setting.

Take ownership in the relationship. Be an active listener. Use assertive communication. (Descriptions are at your discretion)

Understanding and assessing the organizational culture can mean the difference between success and failure in the workplace.

True

VOCABULARY RECALL

VOCABULARY RECALL

When there is a discrepancy between verbal and nonverbal messages.

mixed message

Asking questions and restating ideas to discover the true message of the sender by giving verbal feedback.

active listening

A person whose verbal or nonverbal communication aims to hurt or put other people down in a disrespectful way.

aggressive communicator

A person who expresses thoughts, ideas, and feelings in respectful ways.

assertive communicator

Determining how much a student or class has learned or is in the process of learning.

assessment

The official organizational structure that tells who reports to whom.

chain of command

List six professional qualities of a teacher and one example of how a teacher can demonstrate each of these qualities.

dependable responsible committed to students respectful team player see the big picture positive attitude (Examples are up to you)

Conduct based on moral principles.

ethics

A person who creates situations that help students learn by developing activities that actively involve students in learning, rather than just presenting information.

facilitator

Name five roles of a teacher. Explain which one you think is the most important and why.

information provider facilitator planner learning evaluator role model (Explanation is at your discreation)

People committed to staying up to date in their knowledge and skills.

lifelong learners

The process of bringing about agreement or reconciliation between opponents in a dispute.

mediation

A neutral person who oversees conflict resolution in order to help others reach a peaceful settlement.

mediator

The "personality" of an organization based on the assumptions, values, standards, behaviors, and actions of people, as well as the tangible signs of an organization.

organizational culture

A person who is unwilling to say what he or she feels, thinks, or desires in order to avoid conflict.

passive communicator

Taking part in professional organizations, attending seminars and conferences, pursuing an advanced degree, or other activities meant to improve one's professional knowledge and skills.

professional development