Test 2 (notes)

Question 1

What does following procedures do?

Answer 1

Saves time
Helps maintain control
Reduces unnecessary questions
Helps establish an impartial classroom

Question 2

What should you do on the first day?

Answer 2

Be friendly
Let them know you care

Question 3

What are the benefits of being on time?

Answer 3

Students learn self-discipline
Christian example of dependability

Question 4

How do you take attendance?

Answer 4

Don’t waste class time
Take during homeroom (high school) or lunch (elementary)

Question 5

What are some considerations to make when seating students and desk policies?

Answer 5

Empty seats should be at the back of the room
Check desks for marks at the beginning - spot check
Keep aisles clear
Check with veteran teachers

Question 6

What are some things to keep in mind about room appearance?

Answer 6

The room is a reflection of you
Cooperate w/Sunday School teachers if the room has dual use
Clean every day
Have neat & colorful bulletin boards

Question 7

How do you dismiss class?

Answer 7

You dismiss class
End on time

Question 8

T/F: You should always give homework, even if it’s just “busy work”

Answer 8

False: If you are not going to use it, do not assign it!

Question 9

What are your responsibilities as a teacher concerning homework?

Answer 9

1. Show importance
2. Have variety (verbal, chalkboard, assignment sheet, webpage)
3. Anticipate problems
4. Require neat, accurate work
5. Demand that work be on time
6. Suggest available resources to help students
7. Check all

Question 10

What are the students responsibilities concerning homework?

Answer 10

1. Understanding the assignment before leaving
2. Set time for study
3. Assume responsibility
4. Study every day
5. Utilize study helps and resources
6. Study efficiently

Question 11

What are some cautions concerning homework?

Answer 11

Learning and homework go together if you explain it.
Do not let your homework become busy work.

Question 12

What are the advantages of the lecture method?

Answer 12

Introduce material not accessible to the learner
Selection and arrangement of subject matter
Spoken word more effective than the printed page
Personality of the teacher is stronger force than text
Teacher can deal with a larger class

Question 13

90% of communication is…

Answer 13

not what you say but how you say it

Question 14

Lecture method fails when the teacher lacks _____.

Answer 14

skill in presenting

Question 15

How can the oral presentation of material be made most effective?

Answer 15

Content
Presentation

Question 16

What is the largest single activity of giving a lecture?

Answer 16

Acquiring and prepping content

Question 17

What are the consequences of not preparing?

Answer 17

Unsure of yourself
Lecture does not fit in allotted time
Material seems confused, jumbled, and disjointed
Relevant material overlooked
False or misleading information presented

Question 18

What is the structure of a lecture?

Answer 18

Intro (10%)
Main Body (75%)
Conclusion (15%)

Question 19

What things should you keep in mind about your presentation?

Answer 19

Visual Aids
Appearance
Body Language
Eye Contact
Movement
Voice

Question 20

Things to keep in mind about Visual Aids

Answer 20

should be professional
use them well

Question 21

Things to keep in mind about your Appearance

Answer 21

Look smart and be professional
Dress up rather than down
Avoid distracting items
Your face and hair are most important

Question 22

Things to keep in mind about Body Language

Answer 22

Move and carry yourself boldly and confidently
Alway smile
Be yourself

Question 23

Things to keep in mind about your Voice

Answer 23

Low and Slow

Question 24

Lecture Checklist

Answer 24

Involve your audience
Vary your pace
Use your voice
Use visual aids
Use humor
Comfortable physical conditions
Teach in an informal and intimate way
Students held accountable

Question 25

What is motivating a student?

Answer 25

Convincing the student that he’s always wanted to learn something that he never knew he wanted to learn.

Question 26

Do you motivate students individually or as a group?

Answer 26

Individually; you will never motivate students as a group.

Question 27

What are some basic human motivators?

Answer 27

1. personal gain
2. prestige
3. pleasure in work
4. security
5. convenience
6. peer pressure
7. fear

Question 28

What are some spiritual motivators?

Answer 28

1. desire to please God
2. desire to be Biblically right
3. clear conscience

Question 29

What are the characteristics of a motivating teacher?

Answer 29

1. Enjoys the class
2. Mixes hard work with achievement and enjoyment.
3. Is someone the students desire to please.
4. Has a sense of humor.
5. Shows the students that he/she cares by actions and listening.
6. Gives the occasional encouraging word.
7. Presents the materials in various ways.
8. Stimulates their curiosity and shows importance of the subject.
9. Acts with enthusiasm and teaches with passion.
10. Gives the slow student a taste of success.
11. Always positive.

Question 30

How do you motivate?

Answer 30

Spring in your step
Positive attitude
Do others know your mood?

Question 31

What are your tools of motivation?

Answer 31

Eyes
Face
Verbal
Physical
Parents
Test notes

Question 32

What are some tangible ways to motivate students?

Answer 32

Stickers
Certificates
Stuffed Animals
Time in Back of Room
Colored Pencils
Hats
Picture Frame
Clubs for tests
Homework Pass
Quiz Pass

Question 33

Motivation should be…

Answer 33

Intrinsic (internal; self-motivated)
Extrinsic (tangible items)