DOC1 ( Chapter 1)

Real reflection only takes place when a teacher is formally evaluated by his or her school administrators. T/F

False

Reflective writing involves preparing and teaching brief lessons that other educators would critique to improve your teaching. T/F

False

Sources of student diversity are limited to students with special needs. T/F

False

State licensure requirements for teachers are rarely related to or based upon standards developed by professional teaching organizations, such as the InTASC standards. T/F

False

Studies correlating a teacher's test of basic skills and college entrance exams with their students' scores on standardized test found that high-scoring teachers are no more likely to elicit significant gains in student achievement than their lower-scoring counterparts. T/F

False

The SIOP Model can be described as a: Way to examine teacher dispositions, Framework to organize a teaching portfolio, guideline to include constructivist teaching approaches, Frame work for planning lessons.

Framework for planning lessons

To be considered Highly Qualified, according to the NO Child LEft Behind Act, teacher must :

Have a bachelor's degree, have full state certification, and prove that they know each subject they teach.

What is the approximate percentage of student enrollment in public schools in the US for students of color? 16%, 24%, 40%, 55%

40%

Collecting and analyzing data on student test scores, interviewing faculty and students, and seeking to explain dropout rates are all examples of : The steps for becoming a National Board Certified teacher, Journal Writing, Portfolio development, Action research.

Action research

A teacher applying the constructivist theory would use the following in instruction EXCEPT: Seek and value students' point of view, Assume students have no knowledge to draw upon when learning the new concept., Include activities that challenge students' suppositions, Pose problems of emerging relevance.

Assume students have no knowledge to draw upon when learning the new concept.

The Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) originally identified standards for: Classroom discipline, New principals, K-12 students, Beginning teachers.

Beginning teachers

Of the essential teacher characteristics, the necessary values, commitments, and professional ethics are known as: Personality Traits, Skills, Dispositions, Knowledge.

Dispositions

Before granting tenure, many districts require a teacher to be nationally board certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. T/F

False

Dispositions involve having knowledge about the content and teaching techniques. T/F

False

If using a constructivist teaching approach, which method would most likely be used in class: Recitations, Inquiry lessons, Competitive games, Lectures.

Inquiry lessons

Projects, reports, models, reports, presentations, and portfolios are all examples of what: Planning materials when designing a new unit, Classroom management tools, Means to measure and assess student learning, Differentiating instruction for diverse learners.

Means to measure and assess student learning

Which of the following is NOT an example of a commonly, used basis for teacher reflection? Ms. Engle's analysis of the day's lesson plan after school, The school principal's notes from observing Mr. Thompson's Algebra II Class, Mrs. Darcy reviewing a videotape of herself teaching a lesson on grammar, Mr. Kingsley taking his World History students on a field trip to the Classics Museum.

Mr. Kingsley taking his World History students on a field trip to the Classics Museum.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of reflective teachers? Seek deep understanding of the issues involved in teaching, Ask questions and are curious, Place responsibility for teaching decisions on students and administrators alone, Are purposeful and committed to improving their craft.

Place responsibility for teaching decisions on students and administrators alone.

Which of the following stages of teacher decision making involves decisions regarding topics such as student needs, content to be taught, and the most appropriate learning goals and objectives: Implementing, Planning, Reflecting, Assessing.

Planning

_____________can be defined as a way of thinking about educational matters that involves the ability to make rational choices. Withitness, Constructivism, Planning, Reflection.

Reflection

Which of the following is NOT true regarding reflective teaching practice? Reflection is generally done at the beginning of one's teaching career, as experienced teachers no longer need to be reflective, Reflection requires teachers to be open-minded and introspective, Teachers can reflect on their dispositions as well as teaching strategies, Teacher reflection is a necessary aspect of supporting student learning.

Reflection is generally done at the beginning of one's teaching career, as experienced teacher no long need to be reflective.

Which of the following can be defined as a problem-solving strategy that individuals or groups can use to improve practice by reviewing routines, procedures, and other aspects of the instructional environment? The zone of proximal development, Reflective practice, Scaffolding, Accommodation

Reflective practice

What is the name of an approach to teaching content to ELLs in strategic ways to make the subject matter comprehensible while promoting the students' English language development.? Sheltered instruction, Applying dispositions, Learning community instruction, Diversity development.

Sheltered instruction

Two areas of diversity that draw special attention for regular classroom teachers are: English language learners and student athletes, Students with disabilities and English language learners, Students with disabilities and gifted students, English language learners and students who have been retained a grade level.

Students with disabilities and English language learners.

Which of the following is NOT an overarching principle of a constructivist classroom? Teachers practice "teacher-centered" instruction, Teachers build lessons around "big" ideas, Teachers seek and value their students' points of view, Teachers assess student learning in the context of daily teaching.

Teachers practice "teacher-centered" instruction.

A reflective teacher considers what to teach, how to teach, and how to provide an atmosphere that supports student learning. T/F

True

A teacher portfolio including examples of lesson plans, video-taped lessons with self-critique, and analyses of student work can be a resource for professional reflection. T/F

True

A teacher using constructivist learning theory will encourage students to actively seek understanding and knowledge by relating new investigations to previous learning. T/F

True

Higher levels of reflection in pre-service teachers are related to higher final student teacher evaluations. T/F

True

In a constructivist classroom, students rely on both teacher-directed questions and their own questioning to seek a deeper understanding of course material. T/F

True

Reflective journal writing between a student and a teacher is an effective way to record a student's thought and maintain a dialog between the student and the teacher. T/F

True

State licensure requirements for teachers are often based on standards proposed by professional educational agencies. T/F

True

Teachers are responsible for diversifying instruction and creating a supportive classroom for all learners. T/F

True

Teachers, students, administrators, and peer teacher evaluators can all benefit from the process of teacher reflection. T/F

True

Teaching experience appears to have an influence on student achievement.. T/F

True

The InTASC standards include references to the necessary professional dispositions which teachers should possess. T/F

True

The number of English language learners in the United States public school system has increased more than the number of students identified as disabled has increased. T/F

True

The term SKILLS refers to the necessary values, commitments, and professional ethics that influence teacher behaviors. T/F

True

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards developed five core propositions which identify: What students should know and be able to do, New strategies for supporting students from diverse cultural backgrounds, What accomplished teachers should know and be able to do.

What accomplished teachers should know and be able to do

Decision making involves all of the following EXCEPT; Writing a report, Making choices, Considering an issue, Arriving at a solution.

Writing a report