Chapter 1-6 Classroom Instruction that Works

Finish the sentence. Set learning objectives that are specific but...

• not restrictive

• very restrictive

• vague

• open ended

Which of the following is the best way to communicate learning objectives?

• Write them on a sticky note on your desk

• State them only once at the beginning of the year

• Let students and parents know by communicating them verbally and in writing

• Communicate them verbally

Which of the following is correct for providing feedback

• Have a parent teacher conference

• Provide feedback that only addresses what the student did wrong

• Provide feedback in time to meet students' needs

• Provide feedback to struggling students only

Why is it important for teachers to reinforce effort?

• Hopefully, it will encourage students to persevere when a task is difficult

• Hopefully, students will ask the teacher fewer questions

• Students need reminders often

• It will make the teacher's job easier

Which of the following is an example of classroom practice for reinforcing effort?

• Teach students about the relationship between effort and achievement

• Provide students with vague guidance about what it means to expend effort

• Don't ask students to keep track of their effort and achievement

• Only reinforce when necessary

When providing praise a teacher should...

• Do it often

• Do it rarely

• Be specific and aligned with expected performance and behaviors

• Be specific

When practicing cooperative learning, should groups be large or small?

• large

• small

Why is cooperative learning important?

• Gives the teacher time to lesson plan

• Allows students to spend time with their peers

• Allows students to process what they are learning by talking and listening to peers

• Gives teacher an opportunity to split up talkative kids

Which is NOT a recommendation for classroom practice that uses cooperative learning?

• Include elements of both positive interdependence and individual accountability

• Keep group size small

• Give explicit directions

• Use cooperative learning consistently and systematically

Which of the following is a recommendation for using cues and questions?

• Ask inferential questions

• Use vague cues

• Don't focus on what is important

• Rely on students to ask questions