Domain 3: Competency 8

Question 1

Competency 8

Answer 1

The teacher provides appropriate instruction that actively engages students in the learning process.

Question 2

Deductive Strategies

Answer 2

teachers present material through mastery lecture or students each other through presentations.

Question 3

Inductive Strategies

Answer 3

Inquiry or discovery lessons that begin with a thought provoking question.

Question 4

Discussion Strategies

Answer 4

carefully planned with specific objectives leading to the understanding of specific concepts. (can be inductive or deductive)

Question 5

Wait Time/Think Time

Answer 5

The time a teacher waits for an answer vs. the time it takes a student to think of the answer. Teachers usually only wait 1-2 seconds but students usually require at least 3 seconds.

Question 6

Tacit Knowledge (The product of Direct Instruction)

Answer 6

the kind of information and knowledge that is acquired or understood without direct instruction or awareness. (unconsciously learns or understands)