ABCTE 1.4

What is one challenge when working with adults in professional development?

• They are less likely to challenge new information.

• They are more forgiving than children.

• They are more critical and less forgiving.

• They are working with a blank slate.

What do adult learners need in professional development?

• Unimportance

• Inconsistency

• Relevance

• Irrelevance

What is important to set at the beginning of a professional development session with adults?

• Uncertainty

• Confusion

• Clear expectations

• No expectations

What does cultural competence refer to for teachers?

• Avoiding cultural discussions

• Ignoring cultural differences

• Understanding and responding to students' and families' unique cultural variables

• Disregarding cultural backgrounds

What is critical for teachers to engage in to advance the field of education?

• Not sharing information

• Avoiding research

• Engaging in different types of research and communication

• Ignoring new strategies

What is the most common type of research for full-time teachers?

• Action research

• Theoretical research

• Historical research

• Biological research

What is important after engaging in research for teachers?

• Disregarding the research

• Ignoring results

• Sharing results with others

• Keeping results to themselves

What is the key to developing cultural competence for teachers?

• Engaging in reflective practice

• Asking questions

• Avoiding reflection

• Ignoring cultural differences

What do adult learners need the opportunity to do in professional development?

• Avoid new information

• Evaluate new information

• Disregard new information

• Ignore new information

What is important to provide when asking adults to change their practices?

• Good reason and incentive

• No reason or incentive

• No change needed

• Avoidance of change