Deck 7

Question 1

Teams-games-tournaments (TGT)

Answer 1

same teacher presentations/teamwork STAD. In TGT@ however@ students demonstrate individual subject mastery by playing academic games.

Question 2

Three-minute Review

Answer 2

a clarification activity that involves forming a small group for three minutes

Question 3

transformational

Answer 3

students that get the concept but need more details and information

Question 4

Two way listening

Answer 4

actively involves the listener in the exchange of information. Listeners provide feedback to the speaker by asking for more information or paraphrasing the speakers message. Two way listening offers some real advantages for teachers as it boosts th odds that you will accurately and fully understand what the students are telling you. Another advantage is that it often stimulates students to explore issues in greater depth and learn to solve their own problems as they talk through them.

Question 5

Types of Educational Objectives

Answer 5

1. Behavioral Objectives|2.Descriptive Objectives

Question 6

types of Objectives

Answer 6

Educational|Instructional

Question 7

Types of Small Groups

Answer 7

1.cooperative learning groups|2.ability grouping|3.peer tutoring

Question 8

Usability

Answer 8

how well a measurement device is suited to gather the desired information

Question 9

Use

Answer 9

a component of classroom assessment that is used for diagnosis@ grading@ and instruction

Question 10

Validity

Answer 10

the extent to which a device measures what it is supposed to measure

Question 11

Variety

Answer 11

changing up the modalities of instruction and instructional activity

Question 12

weight based grading

Answer 12

every assignment is given a letter grade and then all grades are then weighted to arrive at a final grade

Question 13

Weighted Grading System

Answer 13

assignments are given a letter grade@ all grades are weighed to arrive at a final grade. Example: A=4; B=3; C=2; D=1; F=0

Question 14

What are examples of direct instruction?

Answer 14

Lecture@ lecture-recitation@ Socratic@ Demonstration@ Modeling

Question 15

What are examples of Student-centered instruction?

Answer 15

Discussion@ panel@ debate@ role-playing@ cooperative learning@ discovery@ inquiry@ individualized instruction@ independent study@

Question 16

What are four curricular models I can use?

Answer 16

1. backward curriculum design|2. subject centered curriculum|3. student centered curriculum|4. curriculum integration (thematic/interdisciplinary)

Question 17

What are four types of differentiation?

Answer 17

1. Content differentiation - what the students need to learn|2. Process differentiation - activities in which the students engage to make sense of or master the content.|3. Products differentiation - Culminating projects that ask the students to rehearse@ apply@ and extend what they have learned in a unit. Teachers can give option on how the student expresses what they have learned.|4. Learning environment - the way the classroom works and feels. Teachers can make sure there are quiet places in thee room to work@ provide materials that reflect a variety of cultures and homes settings

Question 18

what are standards?

Answer 18

educational standards define the knowledge and skills students should possess at critical points in their educational career.

Question 19

What are strengths of small group discussion?

Answer 19

development of communication skills@ leadership abilities@ open-mindedness@ persuasive arguing@ and other interpersonal skills. In addition@ group work often leads to a stronger sense of personal commitment to decisions made by the group than those made by the class as a whole. Finally@ there is usually more opportunity for active verbal participation

Question 20

What are the 4 levels of planning

Answer 20

1. Curriculum mapping- Use state curriculum suggestions and textbooks as a guide and should integrate supplementary material into the basic text structure.|2. unit planning - Courses are usually divided into units ex - a unit on earth science might be titled plants or a unit in kinder might be titled community helpers. In effect its a series of intended learning activities and experiences unified around the theme or a cluster of related concepts.|3. Weekly planning - outlines each day’s lesson for 1 week.|4. daily planning- defines the objectives and class activities for a single day.

Question 21

What are the 8 types of small group discussion?

Answer 21

1. Brainstorming - small group activity used to generate ideas. Session is started by a leader who introduces a topic or problem and asks each small group to generate ideas@ solutions or comments. All answers@ no matter how wrong@ should be accepted as possible solutions|2. Round Robin Brainstorming - small groups 4-6. One person appointed as recorder. A question is posed with many answers and students are given “think time” and then respond round robin style|3. Buzz group - a work group of relatively short duration. Group is established quickly to share opinions@ viewpoints@ or reactions. Usually consist of 4-7 members and rarely meet for more than 15min. Should then be followed up with whole class discussion|4. Task group - sets out to solve a problem or complete a project. Unlike other task groups@ students are involved in some kind of work or activity and each group member has a role or assignment that is clearly defined for all group members. Tend to be teacher directed|5. Team-pair-solo - combination of team and individual problem-solving activity. Students do problems first as a team@ then with a partner@ and finally on their own. Designed to motivate students to tackle and succeed at problems that initally are beyond their ability.|6. Think-pair-share - question or problem solving activity. Teacher gives a question or problem@ students initially work independently but then move to pairs to discuss their answers or solutions.|7. Three minute review-group clarification activity. The teacher stops any time during a lecture or discussion and gives teams three minutes to review what has been said@ ask clarifying questions@ or answer questions.|8. Panels aka roundtables - a group of students (5-8) prepare in advance an informal discussion about an assigned issue to be presented in front of class.

Question 22

What are the four components of an objective?

Answer 22

1. Performance - Spell out the terminal behavior @ or performance that details the actions that will be accepted as evidence that the intent has been achieved. |2. Product - specify the product@ or what is to be produced by the students’ actions.|3. Conditions- describe the conditions under which the student action is to be expected|4. Criteria - state the criteria of acceptable performance; you are describing how well you want the students to perform.

Question 23

What are the three taxonomy domains?

Answer 23

Cognitive domain - knowledge based domain consisting of 6 levels.|Affective domain - attitudinal based domain consisting of 5 levels|psychomotor domain - skills based domain consisting of 6 levels

Question 24

What are weaknesses of small group discussion?

Answer 24

tendency for students to drift off task and the activity disintegrates into a bickering session and becomes a waste of time. Group composition can be a problem as well. Some students may not be able to work together.

Question 25

What is an objective?

Answer 25

An objective is a statement of what our students should be able to do after instruction. They establish a framework for instruction and prescribe exactly what skills and knowledge the students must manifest as a result of instruction. They communicate intent and expectations.

Question 26

What is backward design curriculum?

Answer 26

The backward design uses a question format rather than measurable objectives. These questions focus on the line of inquiry leading to the desired learning. The desired learning is determined by the national and state standards or benchmarks. These standards are turned into question form. Instead of starting with the textbook the teacher starts at the end - the desired result or goals. The curriculum is derived from the evidence of learning (performance) called for by the benchmarks or standards.

Question 27

What is exposition with interaction?

Answer 27

a method of teaching in which an authority presents information and then follows up with questioning that determines whether that information has been understood.

Question 28

What is integrated (thematic/interdisciplinary) curriculum?

Answer 28

form of teaching and learning that draws upon the knowledge and skills of a variety of disciplines areas as they become necessary in problem solving. It is maintained that an integrated curriculum provides holistic@ problem-based learning that leads to a greater ability to make connections and solve problems.

Question 29

what is student centered curriculum?

Answer 29

focuses on student needs@ interest and activities. Operates with the student at the center of the learning process. Most appropriate for elementary

Question 30

What is subject centered curriculum?

Answer 30

primarily cognitive development and the acquisition of knowledge. All subjects are separated and taught in isolation. Emphasis is placed on oral discourse and extensive explanations.

Question 31

what is the difference between goals@ standards@ and objectives?

Answer 31

Goals are usually broad statements used to describe the purpose of school or the course. Objectives are narrow statements of the intended learning of a unit or specific lesson.

Question 32

What is the sequence teachers use to plan their curriculum?

Answer 32

1. diagnose the learning situation/select curriculum|2. Plan the course/identify topics|3. plan instruction/write objectives|4. teach lessons/guided learning activities|5. evaluate learning|6. reflect/analyze outcomes|7. follow up/reteach if necessary

Question 33

When is it appropriate to use small group discussion/learning?

Answer 33

Appropriate when developing leadership skills@ social skills@ listening skills@ idea building communication

Question 34

When is it appropriate to use whole class discussion?

Answer 34

When the goals are the development of better content understanding or abilities to analyze@ synthesize@ and evaluate.

Question 35

Whole-Group Instruction

Answer 35

(1) lecture@ demonstrate@ and explain a topic|(2) ask and answer a question in front of the entire class|(3) provide the same recitation@ practice@ and drill exercises for the entire class|(4) work on the same problems|(5) use the same materials.