Educational Theory Quiz

According to Barak Rosenshine, which of the following is a key principle of instruction?

• Group work

• Direct instruction

• Project-based learning

• Flipped classroom

What does John Sweller's Cognitive Load Theory emphasize as crucial for effective teaching?

• Increasing the amount of information students process at once

• Reducing unnecessary cognitive load on students

• Encouraging multitasking in learning

• Focusing on rote memorization

In John Hattie's research, which of the following has the highest effect size on student achievement?

• Homework

• Class size reduction

• Feedback

• Technology use in the classroom

What is the primary focus of Dylan Wiliam's work on formative assessment?

• Summative testing

• Peer grading

• Improving instructional decisions based on student feedback

• Increasing student competition

Alex Quigley is well-known for his work on improving which aspect of student learning?

• Mathematical problem-solving

• Reading comprehension and vocabulary

• Scientific experimentation

• Artistic creativity

According to Rosenshine's principles, which activity is recommended for checking student understanding?

• End-of-term exams

• Peer presentations

• Frequent questioning

• Group discussions

What does BASICS stand for in creating effective learning environments?

• Balance, Assessment, Structure, Independence, Clarity, Safety

• Belonging, Aspirations, Safety, Collaboration, Independence, Successful behaviors

• Behavior, Activities, Support, Integrity, Collaboration, Success

• Beliefs, Attitude, Safety, Involvement, Clarity, Success

Dylan Wiliam suggests that effective formative assessment should focus on:

• Ranking students by performance

• Diagnosing student misunderstandings

• Teaching to the test

• Maintaining a fast-paced curriculum

What is meant by "tiered language" in the context of vocabulary instruction?

• Language that is only used for specific tests

• A hierarchy of vocabulary from basic to advanced levels

• Language that is specific to science

• A system of language classification used only in early education

What components make up the QE Teaching for Learning Framework?

• Technology use, collaborative projects, peer assessment

• Learning environment, assessment, subject/curriculum knowledge, and research-led pedagogy

• Student engagement, extracurricular activities, leadership development

• Personalized learning, digital tools, community involvement