Quiz 1 (Principles, Constructivism, and 4 E's of ME)

Question 1

7 Principles of Me

Answer 1

1. ) Help Students increase their academic achievement levels
2. ) learning styles of students and teaching style of the teacher are understood
3. ) Oral and Nonverbal communication patterns are analyzed
4. ) ME must start “where people are”
5. ) ME must be integrated throughout the curriculum at all levels
6. ) ME must deal with social and historical realities of American society and the global society
7. ) ME should incorporate multicultural resources from the local community

Question 2

1.) {ME} Help students increase their academic achievement levels

Answer 2

Cultural relevance (bringing in actual background)

Question 3

2.) {ME} learning styles of students and teaching style of the teacher are understood

Answer 3

Pay attention to the fact you need to bring in different ways of learning

Question 4

3.) {ME} Oral and nonverbal communication patterns are analyzed

Answer 4

35% of what we convey is verbal and 65% is nonverbal
sends powerful message of who you are
changed to increase involvement of students in the learning process

Question 5

4.) {ME} starts “where the people are”

Answer 5

Their identity, interests, language, family and culture, networks, community, passions, input
Get to know you’re students by researching community

Question 6

5.) {ME} Must be integrated throughout the curriculum at all levels

Answer 6

all levels must integrate things

Question 7

6.) {ME} Me must deal with social and historical realities of American society and global society

Answer 7

Have difficult dialog to bring awareness to issues

Question 8

7.) {ME} should incorporate multicultural resources from the local community

Answer 8

Include speakers, museums, parents, community outreach, organizations etc. into learning

Question 9

5 Principles of Constructivism

Answer 9

1. Pose problems of emerging relevance to learners
2. structure learning around big ideas or primary concepts
3. seek and value students’ points of view
4. adapt curriculum to address students’ suppositions
5. assess student learning within the context of teaching

Question 10

1.) {Constructivism} Pose problems of emerging relevance to learners

Answer 10

Adjust lessons to fit backgrounds 
time vs. coverage
learning for transfer 
value of changing one's mind 
make learning relevant

Question 11

2.) {Constructivism} structure learning around big ideas or primary concepts

Answer 11

Outline learning and let kids get things on their own

Question 12

3.) {Constructivism} seek and value students’ points of view

Answer 12

hear/honor their voices

Question 13

4.) {Constructivism} adapt curriculum to address students’ suppostitions

Answer 13

know their presumptions

Question 14

5.) {Constructivism} assess student learning within the context of teaching

Answer 14

assessment is used as entry point for intervention and planning on how to lead students

Question 15

3 Major Learning Theories

Answer 15

Behaviorism
Cognitivism
Constructivism

Question 16

Behaviorism

Answer 16

Programmed instruction (logical presentation of content , overt responses, immediate knowledge of correctness)

Question 17

Cognitivism

Answer 17

Events of instruction (Conditions of Learning)

Question 18

Constructivism

Answer 18

Working together
Cognitive flexibility
Can be exciting but dangerous (run out of time)

Question 19

What is Constructivism?

Answer 19

Teachers search for learners understanding

Question 20

Four E’s of {ME}

Answer 20

serve as pillars which prop up the field of ME.

1. ) Educational Achievement
2. ) Empathy
3. ) Equity
4. ) Self-Esteem/ Encouragement

Question 21

1.) {E} Educational Achievement

Answer 21

refers to academic goals achieved by a student

Question 22

2.) {E} Empathy

Answer 22

the ability to understand and share the feelings of another

Question 23

3.) {E} Equity

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equity pedagogy refers to the extent to which a teacher utilizes different instructional approaches with diverse learners in order to achieve similar results

Question 24

4.) {E} Self-Esteem/Encouragement

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Confidence in one’s own worth or abilities usually gained through encouragement; self respect

Question 25

Dualistic approach

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ME involves understanding yourself and others

Question 26

fundamental empathy

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basic characteristics and means of communication which are needed to initiate empathetic relationships

Question 27

profound empathy

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overtime with frequency of interaction, this is what fundamental empathy can turn into
encompasses a rich understanding of others in their social, historical and relational contexts.
One to one or small group setting is best
development of positive emotions and interactions

Question 28

functional empathy

Answer 28

product of working conditions in schools and links closely to the constraints on empathy
Making connections with large groups by bringing up different common topics that interest a wide mix of individuals