1. Educ 200 quiz 2 | Applied Sciences homework help
1010Question 1 1Teachers in foreign (or world) language departments have sought to
attract more students by making more use of language labs. expanding their course
offerings and integrating the study of language with the study of culture. using the audio-
lingual approach. decreasing the course requirements for most language classes.2
points Question 2 Teaching is significantly affected by the teacher’s attitude toward the
practice of habits. being a professional. other teachers, parents, and the subject. teacher
education training.2 points Question 3 How has the content of textbooks been affected by
the standards-based movement? The content standards in a few large states determine
the content in the books. Fewer textbooks are being used in most states. There has not
been much change in the content of the textbooks. Teachers have been creating their own
curriculum rather than using textbooks.2 points Question 4 An essential part of
understanding and dealing with the feelings of students is watching students’ behavior
out of class. taking courses in adolescent psychology. studying students’ records
and talking to their previous teachers. knowing and understanding one’s own feelings.2
points Question 5 Brian, frustrated by his math worksheet, tears the paper in half. Which
of the teacher’s following responses would best characterize what psychologist Carl
Rogers calls “empathic understanding”? “Joanna, why don’t you sit with Brian and help
him with his math worksheet? He needs your help.” “Brian, tearing your math worksheet is
not a constructive way to solve your problems.” “You were working on those problems for
some time without getting many done. Why don’t you show me where you got
stuck?” “Math was always my worst subject, too. Finally, I just realized I was better at other
things.”2 points Question 6 What is the best description of cooperative learning? Students
working in small groups or teams to help one another learn academic material Bringing
together various segments of the curriculum in meaningful association An emphasis on
writing as a tool for student learning Reversing the order of homework and lecture
elements of the course. The video lecture is viewed at home while the homework and
discussion is completed during the class period.2 points Question 7 A focus on problem
solving is considered an innovative instructional approach. How is problem solving best
described? Providing students with a problem and giving them independence to solve
it Providing students with a problem and then observing and helping them become aware
of conditions, procedures, and steps needed to solve it. Providing students with a
problem and multiple-choice answers in order to choose the best solution All of the above2
points Question 8 A student listens to an editorial response on the TV news in which the
2. speaker charges that a city politician is acting like Macbeth. The student immediately
knows by the reference to Macbeth that the city politician is trying to usurp power,
according to the speaker. The student is able to make that connection because of her
critical thinking skills. of her powers of memorization. she is culturally literate. she has had
courses in British history.2 points Question 9 During an Open House night, Tyrone Green
met with parents of his Algebra I students. He briefly mentioned some of
the fundamental concepts in Algebra I and spent most of his time explaining his
techniques for teaching Algebra I to ninth-graders. What kind of knowledge did Tyrone
use to explain how he teaches algebra? Discipline content knowledge Pedagogical content
knowledge Curriculum content knowledge Theory-in-use knowledge2 points Question
10 Current trends in math instruction are likely to lead to graduates who are able to add
long columns of numbers accurately in their heads. explain math theories and
concepts with insight and ease. use mathematical reasoning to solve real problems that
confront them. find exact answers speedily by referring to texts and tables.2
points Question 11 Which of the following are guiding the development of physical
education curricula? Focus on individual rather than team sports skills Coordination,
endurance, and strength goals Information on nutrition Development of aerobic
capacity and appropriate levels of body fat2 points Question 12 Which of the following is
an example of “self-fulfilling prophecy?” If a teacher believes in herself, she will be
effective. Students will achieve to match the teacher’s expectation of them. If the students
believe in the teacher, he will be effective. if students believe in themselves, then they will
be effective 2 points Question 13 Which personality trait or traits do many
people believe are most critical in successful teaching? Enthusiasm and
sensitivity Warmth Empathy and humor All of the above 2 points Question 14 According to
Gary Borich, which of the following is a characteristic behavior of effective
teachers? They present challenging tasks so that students have to work exceptionally hard
to experience success. They spend a great deal of time going over procedural matters. They
present lessons in the same instructional format for consistency. They present lessons
clearly and logically.2 points Question 15 Which of the following teachers best exemplifies
the behavior of a reflective teacher? Keshia reviews her lessons each day after teaching
and keeps a teaching journal. Anselm talks frequently to veteran teachers to see how they
teach particular topics. Darnell uses commercially prepared instructional materials when
he begins a unit. Tina prepares detailed thematic units demonstrating the most recent
research on different learning styles.2 points Question 16 A teacher’s attitude toward
students plays an obvious role in influencing teacher behavior. Which other attitude also
plays an important role? A teacher’s attitude toward his or her teacher education
program A teacher’s attitude toward his or her colleagues A teacher’s attitude toward
professional associations A teacher’s attitude toward his or her own parents2
points Question 17 According to the recent trends in foreign (or world) language
instruction, which of the following would one expect to see in foreign language
classes? More programs starting early in elementary schools More integration of
international and multicultural education content Use of the Internet to access current
materials from other countries All of these2 points Question 18 Which of the following has
3. had the most influence over the content of the curriculum in the past decade? Back-to-
basics movement Standards-based movement Decreases in financial support Technology
revolution in education2 points Question 19 An example of differentiation provided at
the elementary level is through the project approach which includes an in-depth
investigation of a real-world topic. This approach uses a set of teaching strategies to
guide the children through their investigation. Which of the following choices is not part
of the project approach? An opening event is used to capture the students’ attention which
sparks interest. Children participate in some type of field trip to investigate the topic and
to try to answer the questions. A culminating event takes place in which the children can
demonstrate their knowledge of the subject through differentiated imaginative
activities Projects adhere to guidelines which all students complete in a similar fashion2
points Question 20 Which of the following is not included in Weinstein and Weber’s
specific suggestions for designing classroom space ? Almost always arrange
desks/tables into rows and columns for orderly pathways through the room Personalize
the classroom by including displays that reflect students’ cultural backgrounds,
interests, and accomplishments, as well as your own interests, goals, and values. Organize
shelves and storage areas so students know where materials and equipment
belong Arrange seating so students have a clear view of instructional presentations.2
points Question 21 According to Good and Brophy (2008), teachers tend to treat low
and high achieving students differently. In what ways do teachers treat low achievers
differently from high achievers? Teachers wait less time for low achievers to answer a
question. Teachers reward low achievers for correct answers more often than high
achievers. High achievers are praised less frequently for success compared to low
achievers. Low achievers are criticized for failure less often when compared to high
achievers.2 points Question 22 Which of the following are traits that effective teachers
demonstrate in their dealings with peers, administrators, and parents? Intellectual rigor
and competitiveness innovativeness in problem solving Competence and control of
students Cooperation, collaboration, and acceptance of others2 points Question 23 The
Common Core standards were developed because of the belief by many people that What
students should learn in English language arts and mathematics shouldn’t differ depending
on the state they live in. Some state standards have weaknesses in the difficulty level of
the standards and in the tests used to evaluate them Students should graduate and
be prepared to succeed in entry level college courses and workplace training programs All
of the above2 points Question 24 The process of teacher who continually examines
and evaluates her attitude, practices, effectiveness and accomplishments
is called Personal practical knowledge Scaffolding Reflective teaching Pedagogical
content knowledge 2 points Question 25 In general, educational writers comment that
textbooks provide sufficient depth of coverage. are written in a lively,
varied style. typically pique students’ interest and stimulate student learning. match none
of the descriptions given here.
