Chapter 14 Multiple Choice Effective Teaching Strategies

To pace a lesson properly, a teacher needs to ____.

• move slowly so all students will understand

• move quickly if there is a great deal of material to cover

• experiment to find the appropriate pace

• use the guidelines in the curriculum guide

Closure ____.

• is not necessary for most lessons

• is a time for student reflection

• provides students with the correct answers to the question

• keeps students focused on the process

Which of the following is least likely to be a teacher-centered method?

• Lectures

• Discussions

• Demonstrations

• Simulations

Which of the following statements about demonstrations is not the best way to teach a process?

• Students can see each step

• They are useful for both visual and kinesthetic learners

• They include a verbal explanation which helps auditory learners

• They put students in an active learning role

Case studies ____.

• can only be done with high school students

• involve the use of critical-thinking skills

• can be used only with small groups

• must be fully planned prior to starting analysis

Experimental labs and productive labs both ____.

• require careful planning

• require an answer to the question “what if”

• focus on the end product

• can be done with little or no cost

The use of games in the classroom should ____.

• be discouraged

• only be used at the elementary and middle school levels

• reinforce learning, build skills, and provoke thought

• only be used if they are commercially prepared

Which of the following is a way to improve the effectiveness of a lecture?

• Make sure the lecture is fairly long with little student interaction.

• Avoid using visual elements.

• Provide partial outlines for students to complete.

• All of the above.

Which of the following involves bringing outside expertise into the classroom to generate interest?

• Guest speakers.

• Role-playing.

• Simulations.

• Skits.

A(n) ___ focuses on producing an end product.