Domain 3-Session 2 Onboard-Pedagogy and Teaching Approaches Quiz

During a faculty meeting, you are asked to define pedagogy for new teachers. You recall that pedagogy is not just about what is taught but also how and why it is taught. It involves principles, strategies, and methods that guide teachers in creating effective learning environments. Which statement best describes pedagogy?

• A list of competencies in the curriculum

• The principles and strategies guiding teaching and learning

• The grading system used in schools

• The physical arrangement of the classroom

In a post-observation conference, a teacher asks you what the STAR Feedback Model stands for. You remember that this model structures feedback by focusing on specific elements of a teaching event. What does STAR represent?

• Situation, Task, Action, Result

• Strategy, Task, Analysis, Reflection

• Situation, Technique, Assessment, Review

• Standards, Task, Action, Reflection

A teacher designs a lesson where students actively construct meaning by connecting new concepts to prior knowledge through hands-on activities. Which pedagogical approach is being applied?

• Constructivist Approach

• Collaborative Approach

• Reflective Approach

• Integrative Approach

During a classroom observation, you notice students working in small groups to solve a real-world problem, sharing ideas and negotiating solutions. Which approach does this illustrate?

• Inquiry-Based Approach

• Collaborative Approach

• Reflective Approach

• Explicit Instruction

A teacher encourages students to ask questions, investigate, and explore answers rather than simply providing facts. This method promotes curiosity and critical thinking. Which approach is this?

• Reflective Approach

• Inquiry-Based Approach

• Integrative Approach

• Constructivist Approach

After a lesson, a teacher asks students to write in their journals about what strategies worked for them and what they would do differently next time. Which approach is being used?

• Reflective Approach

• Collaborative Approach

• Integrative Approach

• Inquiry-Based Approach

You are reviewing a teacher’s lesson plan that combines Science and Math concepts in one activity to help students see the connection between the two subjects. Which approach is this?

• Constructivist Approach

• Integrative Approach

• Collaborative Approach

• Reflective Approach

During a pre-observation conference, you emphasize that the observation process should be non-threatening and supportive. What is the primary purpose of technical assistance in this context?

• To identify teachers for promotion

• To foster growth and continuous improvement

• To enforce strict compliance with rules

• To evaluate teachers for dismissal

A teacher uses the Jigsaw Method, Think-Pair-Share, and Peer Teaching in class. These strategies encourage learners to share ideas and learn from each other. Which pedagogical approach do these strategies belong to?

• Collaborative Approach

• Inquiry-Based Approach

• Reflective Approach

• Constructivist Approach

Which of the following are key characteristics of the Constructivist Approach?

• Teacher-centered, lecture-based, passive learning

• Active participation, critical thinking, connecting prior knowledge

• Memorization, repetition, and drills

• Strict adherence to textbooks