DC Intro to edu pre test

What is the name of the tool that helps teachers plan the types of questions they will ask and assignments they will give? a. blooms taxonomy b. maslow's hierarchy of needs c. cooperative learning d. differentation

a. blooms taxonomy

The ability to recognize and feel the emotions of others a. empathy b. engagement c. sympathy d. emotional consonance

a. empathy

In the 1600s, instruction provided by housewives in the neighborhood to small groups of children occurred in _________. a. Mother's Schools b. Field Schools c. Common Schools d. Dame Schools

d. Dame Schools

What does IEP stand for?

Individualized Education Plan

The separate but equal doctrine court case is known as what?

Plessy v. Ferguson

Are mistakes made by effective teachers?

yes, effective teachers apologize when they make mistakes and adjust accordingly.

Explicit curriculum can be defined as

a curriculum based on standards and chosen by the state

Schools for poor children not paid by Government taxes were known as _______. a. Charity Schools b. Common Schools c. Academies d. Parson Schools

a. Charity Schools

What is a substantial alteration that reduces the complexity of the learning standard for a student? a. Modification b. Accommodation c. differentiated lesson plan d. diagnostic assessment

a. Modification

which act replaced the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)? a. NCLB b. IDEA c. EEOA d. Title IX

a. NCLB

Educated ministers ran schools out of their homes to young boys. Those schools were known as ___________. a. Parson Schools b. Academies c. Seminaries d. Common Schools

a. Parson Schools

Which of the following is the best definition of data driven instruction? a. The act of reviewing various assessments when considering the next course of action when planning instructional focus. b. when students show mastery of a concept the concept show always be reviewed for greater test results. c. The teacher solicits help from a technology source to fix data issues d. current data should be compared to the data of neighboring schools to determine planning changes for greater achievement.

a. The act of reviewing various assessments when considering the next course of action when planning instructional focus.

Which of the following is true about the types of curricula presented in schools? a. The null curriculum is made up of those things that are not taught in schools at all. b. The implicit curriculum is taught using inquiry based instructional models. c. Teachers choose the curriculum that best suits their instructional goals. d. The null curriculum allows more opportunities for differentiation.

a. The null curriculum is made up of those things that are not taught in schools at all.

Why are ongoing professional learning opportunities important? a. professional learning opportunities allow for reflection, possibilities of leadership roles, collaborating with other teachers and to stay current with teaching trends and strategies. b. Professional learning opportunities provide the required credits needed for licensure renewal. c. Professional learning opportunities help a teacher climb the district career ladder. d. Professional learning opportunities help teachers share lessons with other teachers.

a. professional learning opportunities allow for reflection, possibilities of leadership roles, collaborating with other teachers and to stay current with teaching trends and strategies.

who or what determines the standards and expectations taught in schools? a. states b. federal government c. individual school district d. subject area experts

a. states

what percentage of the funding for a schools budget comes from a local level? a. 65 b. 45 c. 85 d. 25

b. 45

Which act mandates that public schools must provide reasonable and safe accommodations for students with disabilities and equitable education? a. FERPA b. IDEA c. Title IX d. FAPE

b. IDEA

NEA stands for what organization? a. New Education Affiliation b. National Education Association c. National Experience Affiliate d. National Education Affiliate

b. National Education Association

What was the first school to prepare African American women to become teachers? a. The Virginia School for Teachers b. Tuskegee Institute c. College of Georgia d. New York Teacher's College

b. Tuskegee Institute

When the teacher adapts a lesson plan to meet the needs of specific learners its a process called__________. a. objective b. differentiation c. assessment d. procedure

b. differentiation

When were the ongoing inequalities in educational opportunities for minority groups led by limitations in federal funding addressed? a. during WW1 b. during WW2 c. during the 1980s d. after the vietnam war

b. during WW2

What characteristic is described as effective teachers establish clear requirements for assignments, give everyone what they need to succeed, and recognize that learners are unique? a. Respectful b. Fair c. Compassionate d. Forgiving

b. fair

What classroom practice should be avoided? a. schedules b. group punishment c. classroom responsibilities d. individual contacts

b. group punishment

What should be included in an effective learning environment? a. student created decorations and materials b. individual and collaborative learning, encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self motivation. c. collaboration between grade level and subject level teachers. d. students in desks and rows with no interaction between the students.

b. individual and collaborative learning, encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self motivation.

A lesson where students first question and explore instead of receiving information from the teacher is called ________________. a. backward design b. inquiry based model c. TQM model d. herbartian lesson plan

b. inquiry based model

Which of the following statements is true about state standards? a. standards are a part of the explicit curriculum b. it may take multiple lessons for students to master the content of a single standard c. inquiry based learning does not use standards d. teachers can change standards

b. it may take multiple lessons for students to master the content of a single standard

What do ACEs during childhood have strong associations in adults later in life? a. Autism b. substance abuse, mental illnesses, and heart disease c. delayed development d. vestibular malfunctions

b. substance abuse, mental illnesses, and heart disease

How does an effective teacher achieve the following traits in their classroom, compassionate and helping to cultivate a sense of belonging in their classroom? a. Effective teachers make students feel outcast based on their behavior and ability level. b. Effective teachers share student information with other students and teachers. c. Effective teachers make sure students feel welcome and safe in the classroom and are sensitive and empathetic to students' situations. d. Effective teachers do not make adjustments to schedules or due dates based on personal needs or abilities.

c. Effective teachers make sure students feel welcome and safe in the classroom and are sensitive and empathetic to students' situations.

Who is known as the father of education? a. Mortimer Adler b. Charles Eliot c. Horace Mann d. William Bagley

c. Horace Mann

What educational philosophy promotes social change? a. Perennialism b. Progressivism c. Social Reconstruction d. Behavior

c. Social Reconstruction

A teacher's first amendment rights were affirmed by what court case? a. plessy v. ferguson b. brown v. board c. bartels v. iowa

c. bartels v. iowa

How can a classroom establish and maintain an effective behavioral management model? a. by developing a rewards system, asking the students to follow rules, and setting aside an area in class for disruptive students. b. communication, incentives, and consequence based practice c. by reviewing or posting acceptable expectations, establishing a rewards or consequences system, and communications system established for teachers, students, and families.

c. by reviewing or posting acceptable expectations, establishing a rewards or consequences system, and communications system established for teachers, students, and families.

When a teacher uses planning, assessment, and instruction for teaching, it is called which of the following? a. informal curriculum b. implicit curriculum c. explicit curriculum d. null curriculum

c. explicit curriculum

what is known as, working with families, rather than doing things "to" or "for" families? a. CPF or Collective Family Protocols b. community support c. family engagement d. a hands off approach

c. family engagement

Data driven instruction can be described as which of the following? a. relies on explicit instruction b. may leave struggling students behind c. looks at the results of various assessments when considering next instructional steps d. inquiry based instruction is preferred to data driven

c. looks at the results of various assessments when considering next instructional steps

What does a code of ethics provide for teachers? a. specific directions on what to do b. guidelines on what to teach c. moral standards to help guide decision making and teacher practice d. the rationale for what a teacher should do

c. moral standards to help guide decision making and teacher practice

An Assessment that compares students performance to other students is known as, what? a. Criterion-referenced assessments b. informal assessments c. Norm-referenced assessments d. diagnostic assessments

c. norm referenced assessments

What does FERPA protect? a. a students right to privacy b. a students right to due process c. privacy of a students education records d. equal education opportunities

c. privacy of a students education records

Who would work with such issues as student drop out prevention, suicide prevention, and students experiencing homelessness? a. principal b. teacher c. school social worker d. sped teacher

c. school social worker

What label can be used for the following INTASC standard? "The teacher understands how to connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem solving related to authentic local and global issues." a. Standard #4: Content Knowledge b. Standard #7: Planning for instruction c. Standard #5: Application of Content d. Standard #9: Professional Learning and Ethical Practice

c. standard #5: Application of Content

Why is it important for teachers to be a reflective practitioner? a. so they can get a raise b. to ensure their students like them c. to improve their professional practice d. so they can teach their grade of choice

c. to improve their professional practice

Which of the following describe the clip charts and card flipping systems? a. ways to motivate children b. good whole group behavior regulators c. ways to make children feel safe

c. ways to make children feel safe

"I do, We do, You do" is a popular model of instruction also known as which of the following? a. 5-e Model b. Collaborative Group Model c. direct instruction model d. Gradual release of responsibility model

d. Gradual release of responsibility model

What philosophy promotes the idea that all enduring ideas can be found in the classics and historical art? a. Behaviorism b. Humanisim c. Progressivism d. Perennialism

d. Perennialism

What does PLC stand for in an educational setting? a. Professional Learning Coach b. Professional Learning Community c. Professionals Leading Curriculum d. Professional Lesson Curriculum

d. Professional Lesson Curriculum

What type of testing would be an important first step when using a universal design for learning approach? a, Norm referenced b. deductive c. implicit d. diagnostic

d. diagnostic

The first license that a teacher in tennessee can have is called what? a. apprentice license b. masters license c. none of the answer choices are correct d. practitioner license

d. practitioner license

The expectation that an assessment will produce consistent results is known as ____________. a. validity b. standardization c. accountability d. reliability

d. reliability

Which teacher characteristic is described as the ability of teachers to maintain privacy and don't embarrass students in front of the class? a. prepared b. compassionate c. forgiveness d. respectful

d. respectful

How many endorsed areas can a teacher have? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. unlimited

d. unlimited