MODULE 1 Flashcards
Which of the following is an accurate statement about the role of educational psychology in teacher preparation?
A. Educational psychology is the study of learning theory as it relates to aspects of education outside of the classroom.
B. Educational psychology aims to improve teacher candidates’ subject matter knowledge.
C. Educational psychology provides teachers with research-based principles to guide their teaching.
D. Educational psychology provides teachers with specific actions to improve classroom teaching
C. Educational psychology provides teachers with research-based principles to guide their teaching.
Effective teaching occurs best when a teacher is prepared with:
A. Knowledge of subject matter and enthusiasm.
B. Subject matter and school expectations.
C. Knowledge of subject matter and students’ background information.
D. Knowledge of subject matter and the skills to share that knowledge.
D. Knowledge of subject matter and the skills to share that knowledge.
During sixth hour, two students whisper to each other about the upcoming dance. The teacher continues discussing the lesson while walking toward the students. The students stop whispering and begin taking notes. Which principle of classroom management has the teacher employed?
A. Ignoring minor problems in the classroom
B. Using behavior issues as teaching opportunities
C. Using the mildest intervention possible
D. Redirecting off task behavior with reminders
C. Using the mildest intervention possible
Intentional teachers are constantly thinking about:
A. The efficacy of student outcomes and related assessments
B. The input needed to advance student learning and how to measure input effectively
C. The outlooks they want for their students and assessments of outlooks
D. The outcomes they want for their students and how each decision moves students toward those outcomes
D. The outcomes they want for their students and how each decision moves students toward those outcomes
Teacher efficacy is the degree to which teachers do what?
A. Believe they are able to build rapport with at risk students
B. Believe the efficacy of student outcomes is curriculum based
C. Make effective decisions regarding student outcomes
D. Believe their own efforts determine their students’ success
D. Believe their own efforts determine their students’ success
The aim of research in educational psychology is:
A. To test principles of education used in planning learning outcomes
B. To identify learning styles and preferences exhibited by students
C. To assess behaviors that occur in the classroom during instruction
D. To test the theories that guide the actions of those involved in education
D. To test the theories that guide the actions of those involved in education
In Chapter 1, Dr. Slavin tells which two stories about his classroom research and its impact?
A. His work with physically disabled students and his visit to Sarah’s house.
B. His work with 4th grade special education teachers and his visit Tom’s house.
C. The students who copied his conferencing skills and his visit to Regina’s house.
D. The students who copied his clipboard note taking and his visit to Mark’s house.
D. The students who copied his clipboard note taking and his visit to Mark’s house.
According to our text, to become an intentional teacher you must first:
A. Attend graduate school
B. Become a certified teacher
C. Finish post-secondary education
D. Conduct an action research study
B. Become a certified teacher
Strategies to become an Intentional Teacher include all BUT which of the following?
A. Pursuing professional development
B. Publishing in a journal or presenting at a conference
C. Seeking mentors
D. Talking to colleagues about your Experiences
B. Publishing in a journal or presenting at a conference
Educational psychologists are often accused of studying the obvious. Which one is obvious AND supported by research?
A. Whole class instruction is more effective than individualized instruction.
B. Intentional teachers balance competing goals according to the needs of particular students and situations.
C. Scolding students for misbehavior improves student behavior.
D. Student achievement is increased when students are assigned to classes according to their ability
B. Intentional teachers balance competing goals according to the needs of particular students and situations.
A “Growth Mindset” in the field of education refers to which of the following?
B. A person’s ability to assess others effectively and provide constructive criticism.
C. A person’s ability to deflect constructive criticism and focus on self-improvement.
D. None of answers listed.
A. A person’s ability to reflect on strengths and weaknesses and be open to outside coaching for improvement.
The Kagan Structures are used in classrooms to promote which of the following?
A. Increased Student Engagement
B. Cooperative Learning
C. Team Building
D. All answers listed.
D. All answers listed.
Increased Student Engagement; Cooperative Learning; Team Building
