Worksheetschapter 14 principals of teaching
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
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
Experimental labs and productive labs both ____.
require careful planning
focus on the end product
require an answer to the question “what if”
can be done with little or no cost
The use of games in the classroom should ____.
only be used if they are commercially prepared
reinforce learning, build skills, and provoke thought
only be used at the elementary and middle school levels
reinforce
Which of the following is a way to improve the effectiveness of a lecture?
Provide partial outlines for students to complete.
Avoid using visual elements.
Make sure the lecture is fairly long with little student interaction.
All of the above.
Which of the following involves bringing outside expertise into the classroom to generate interest?
simulations
skits
Guest speakers.
role-playing
A(n) ____ focuses on producing an end product.
productive lab
experimental lab
skit
Reflective responses require students to ____.
think about thinking
produce an end product
assess participation and learning
The ____ level of Bloom’s Taxonomy includes verbs such as compare, differentiate, outline, and predict.
Knowledge
Comprehension
Application
Analysis
Checking the calendar for major holidays of many religious groups before setting a date for an exam is an example of a ____ method.
differentiated instructional
learner-centered instruction
teacher-centered instruction
Which of the following is not a characteristic of problem-based and project-based learning (PBL)?
Problems and projects are close-ended, limiting higher-order thinking.
Both types of PBL promote student independence and inquiry.
Students use reflective responses to evaluate projects and problems.
Both focus on student-centered strategies.
All of the following are part of the lower levels of thinking in the Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy except _____.
evaluate
remember
understand
Using _____ questions generally encourages higher-level thinking.
true/false
open-ended
multiple choice
All of the following items should be considered when choosing an appropriate teaching strategy except _____.
student characteristics
subject matter
parallel instructional design
teaching situation
Teachers can create successful learning activities because of their knowledge of the subject and their experience with a variety of methods.
true
false
When students gather information, evaluate its quality, and use it effectively, they are using critical-thinking skills.
True
False
According to Bloom’s Taxonomy, knowledge, comprehension, and application are all considered to be critical-thinking skills.
True
False
The ability to handle incorrect student responses is an important skill for all teachers to learn.
true
false
If a student asks an “off-track” question, the teacher should answer it, disrupting the flow of the lesson.
true
false
Verbal explanations can be enhanced by oral or visual examples.
true
false
Lesson pacing is a learned skill, often learned by trial and error.
true
false
Emphasis is placed on literacy skills because reading is one of the basic ways of learning.
true
false
Having a guest speaker is the best teaching strategy when students are exploring feelings and attitudes.
true
false
Skits are adaptable to different ages, subject areas, and educational objectives.
true
false
When there is a community member, such as a guest speaker, in the classroom, the teacher and students represent the school with their behavior
true
false
Cooperative learning offers few ways to build life skills.
true
false
Collaborative teams rarely outperform individuals acting alone in the completion of complex tasks.
true
false
An effective teacher conforms to one teaching strategy, regardless of students’ backgrounds or learning preferences.
true
false
Case studies help students form a consensus, or a general agreement.
true
false
Differentiated instruction means teaching different content to different students.
true
false
to give authority
empower
wait time
skit
A learner-centered simulation that involves students in acting out a role without a script.
role playing
skit
critical thinking
A summarizing process that helps students draw conclusions based on what they have learned.
closure
collaborative learning
repertoire
case study
A teacher's list of skills, activities, and methods or strategies for teaching.
differentiated instructional method
. teacher-centered method
. teacher-centered method
empower
The complex combinations of skills in the three upper levels of Revised Bloom's Taxonomy - analyze, evaluate, and create - that require higher-order thinking skills
learner-centered method
teacher-centered method
collaborative learning
An educational process in which two or more subject areas are integrated with the goal of nurturing heightened learning in each of the subject areas involved
pacing
guided notes
moderater
Integrating interdisciplinary learning through the use of thematic units
interdisciplinary understanding
experimental lab
panel discussions
parallel instructional design
