Spring Trivia for Faculty Fun

Which holiday marks the beginning of spring in many cultures and is often associated with the vernal equinox?

• Easter

• Nowruz

• Holi

• Passover

What is a popular student engagement technique that involves students teaching each other in small groups?

• Lecture

• Peer Instruction

• Silent Reading

• Independent Study

Which spring holiday is known for its colorful festival of lights and is celebrated by Hindus?

• Diwali

• Holi

• Vesak

• Ramadan

What is the term for a teaching strategy that involves students actively participating in their learning process through activities and discussions?

• Passive Learning

• Active Learning

• Rote Memorization

• Direct Instruction

What is a common technique used to increase student engagement by incorporating technology into the classroom?

• Flipped Classroom

• Chalk and Talk

• Traditional Lecture

• Silent Reading

What is the name of the teaching method that involves students working together to solve problems and complete tasks?

• Individual Study

• Cooperative Learning

• Direct Instruction

• Lecture

Which spring festival is celebrated in Japan and is famous for cherry blossom viewing?

• Tanabata

• Hanami

• Obon

• Setsubun

What is a strategy that involves asking students questions to stimulate critical thinking and discussion?

• Rote Memorization

• Socratic Method

• Silent Reading

• Direct Instruction

What is the educational approach that involves students learning by doing and reflecting on their experiences?

• Lecture

• Rote Memorization

• Experiential Learning

• Silent Reading

What is the name of the teaching strategy that involves students working in pairs to discuss and solve problems?

• Think-Pair-Share

• Independent Study

• Silent Reading

• Lecture