Question 1

When evaluations are based on real performance showing mastery of a task rather than performance on a specific test, the process is referred to as _________ assessment.

Accepted Answer

Authentic

Question 2

The type of learning environment in which each student expects to have an equal chance of winning and to enjoy the activity (win or lose) is called

Accepted Answer

A)  Cooperative. 
B)  Individualized. 
C)  Competitive. 
D)  Self-Paced. 
A)  Cooperative. 
B)  Individualized. 
C)  Competitive. 
D)  Self-Paced. C

Question 3

_________ refers to a policy of letting people do as they please.

Accepted Answer

Laissez-Faire

Question 4

The most important influence on students' achievement is the ________________ teacher.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most important influence on students' achievement...

Question 5

_________ refers to the ability to withstand and rebound from crisis or persistent challenges.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ refers to the ability to withstand...

Question 6

Standardized tests may not give an accurate assessment of a child's development because

Accepted Answer

A)  Each child comes from a unique set of family experiences. 
B)  Maturational differences measured by standardized tests do not exist among children. 
C)  All children can control a pencil by a certain age. 
D)  None of the above; Standardized tests always provide an accurate assessment. 
A)  Each child comes from a unique set of family experiences. 
B)  Maturational differences measured by standardized tests do not exist among children. 
C)  All children can control a pencil by a certain age. 
D)  None of the above; Standardized tests always provide an accurate assessment.

Question 7

Families should be included in special needs planning because

Accepted Answer

A)  Parents will likely be implementing some of the training at home. 
B)  Although parents have no valuable information themselves, it's important for them to hear what the teacher has to say. 
C)  The teacher already knows exactly what goes on in the home but needs to confirm it with the parents. 
D)  The teacher will be the only one receiving training in how to best work with the child. 
A)  Parents will likely be implementing some of the training at home. 
B)  Although parents have no valuable information themselves, it's important for them to hear what the teacher has to say. 
C)  The teacher already knows exactly what goes on in the home but needs to confirm it with the parents. 
D)  The teacher will be the only one receiving training in how to best work with the child.

Question 8

Marcus is studying to become an elementary teacher. His advisor suggested he take a class to improve his communication skills. Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  He should take the class; there is a link between communicating well and being a successful teacher. 
B)  He can take the class if he wants, but there is no link between successful teaching and communication skills. 
C)  There is a link between teaching and communicating, however it is in the opposite direction. Therefore, don't take the class since being a better communicator will actually make him a worse teacher. 
D)  There is a link between teaching and communicating; however, it is only found in preschool. Therefore, do not take the class. 
A)  He should take the class; there is a link between communicating well and being a successful teacher. 
B)  He can take the class if he wants, but there is no link between successful teaching and communication skills. 
C)  There is a link between teaching and communicating, however it is in the opposite direction. Therefore, don't take the class since being a better communicator will actually make him a worse teacher. 
D)  There is a link between teaching and communicating; however, it is only found in preschool. Therefore, do not take the class.

Question 9

When time is viewed as a continuum, with no beginning and no end, this is called a _________-time orientation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When time is viewed as a continuum,...

Question 10

Which is a strategy teachers should use to involve families in learning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keep the parents informed 
B)  Use the parents' ideas when working with the child 
C)  Maintain ongoing communication with the parents 
D)  All answers are correct 
A)  Keep the parents informed 
B)  Use the parents' ideas when working with the child 
C)  Maintain ongoing communication with the parents 
D)  All answers are correct

Question 11

Studies consistently show that _______________ have more interactions with teacher than do ______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Studies consistently show that _______________ have more...

Question 12

Children exposed to domestic violence are likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  Be afraid a parent will be seriously injured or killed. 
B)  Be confused about the violence. 
C)  Feel guilty that they may have caused the violence. 
D)  All answers are correct. 
A)  Be afraid a parent will be seriously injured or killed. 
B)  Be confused about the violence. 
C)  Feel guilty that they may have caused the violence. 
D)  All answers are correct.

Question 13

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Boys have more interaction with teachers than girls. 
B)  Teachers generally respond to girls with instructions. 
C)  Teachers are more likely to reprimand girls. 
D)  Teachers give girls attention from a distance. 
A)  Boys have more interaction with teachers than girls. 
B)  Teachers generally respond to girls with instructions. 
C)  Teachers are more likely to reprimand girls. 
D)  Teachers give girls attention from a distance.

Question 14

_________ refers to a biological construct that involves interpretation of stimuli by the brain.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ refers to a biological construct that...

Question 15

Imagine you are explaining Howard's Theory of Multiple Intelligences to a group of high school seniors. Describe what you would say, including categories of intelligence as found in the text.

Accepted Answer

Good morning, everyone. Today, I want to

Question 16

John believes there has to be a logical reason to do something. John's belief is best characterized as _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of John believes there has to be a...

Question 17

When Aronson & Patenoe (1996) used the "jigsaw-puzzle" method, the result was

Accepted Answer

A)  An increase in social insults. 
B)  Children who were better able to finish a large puzzle piece by themselves. 
C)  Lower self-esteem among the children. 
D)  Improved attitudes toward school. 
A)  An increase in social insults. 
B)  Children who were better able to finish a large puzzle piece by themselves. 
C)  Lower self-esteem among the children. 
D)  Improved attitudes toward school.

Question 18

Teacher _______________ can be used to enable children to be tolerant and respectful of differences.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Teacher _______________ can be used to enable...

Question 19

Students in traditional, teacher-directed classrooms tended to perform better __________________ than students in modern, learner-directed programs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Students in traditional, teacher-directed classrooms tended to...

Question 20

Compare and contrast authentic assessments and standardized tests as a means of accountability.

Accepted Answer

Authentic assessments and standardized t

When evaluations are based on real performance showing mastery of a task rather than performance on a specific test, the process is referred to as _________ assessment.

The type of learning environment in which each student expects to have an equal chance of winning and to enjoy the activity (win or lose) is called

_________ refers to a policy of letting people do as they please.

The most important influence on students' achievement is the ________________ teacher.

_________ refers to the ability to withstand and rebound from crisis or persistent challenges.

Standardized tests may not give an accurate assessment of a child's development because

Families should be included in special needs planning because

Marcus is studying to become an elementary teacher. His advisor suggested he take a class to improve his communication skills. Which of the following is true?

When time is viewed as a continuum, with no beginning and no end, this is called a _________-time orientation.

Which is a strategy teachers should use to involve families in learning?

Studies consistently show that _ have more interactions with teacher than do .

Children exposed to domestic violence are likely to

Which of the following is true?

_________ refers to a biological construct that involves interpretation of stimuli by the brain.

Imagine you are explaining Howard's Theory of Multiple Intelligences to a group of high school seniors. Describe what you would say, including categories of intelligence as found in the text.

John believes there has to be a logical reason to do something. John's belief is best characterized as _________.

When Aronson & Patenoe (1996) used the "jigsaw-puzzle" method, the result was

Teacher _______________ can be used to enable children to be tolerant and respectful of differences.

Students in traditional, teacher-directed classrooms tended to perform better __________________ than students in modern, learner-directed programs.

Compare and contrast authentic assessments and standardized tests as a means of accountability.

Ecology of the Child

Ecology of Socialization

Ecology of the Family

Ecology of Parenting

Ecology of Nonparental Child Care

Ecology of the School

Ecology of the Peer Group

Ecology of the Mass Media

Ecology of the Community

Emotional and Cognitive Socialization Outcomes

Social and Behavioral Socialization Outcomes

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Exam 7: Ecology of Teaching

When evaluations are based on real performance showing mastery of a task rather than performance on a specific test, the process is referred to as _________ assessment.

The type of learning environment in which each student expects to have an equal chance of winning and to enjoy the activity (win or lose) is called

_________ refers to a policy of letting people do as they please.

The most important influence on students' achievement is the ________________ teacher.

_________ refers to the ability to withstand and rebound from crisis or persistent challenges.

Standardized tests may not give an accurate assessment of a child's development because

Families should be included in special needs planning because

Marcus is studying to become an elementary teacher. His advisor suggested he take a class to improve his communication skills. Which of the following is true?

When time is viewed as a continuum, with no beginning and no end, this is called a _________-time orientation.

Which is a strategy teachers should use to involve families in learning?

Studies consistently show that _______________ have more interactions with teacher than do ______________.

Children exposed to domestic violence are likely to

Which of the following is true?

_________ refers to a biological construct that involves interpretation of stimuli by the brain.

Imagine you are explaining Howard's Theory of Multiple Intelligences to a group of high school seniors. Describe what you would say, including categories of intelligence as found in the text.

John believes there has to be a logical reason to do something. John's belief is best characterized as _________.

When Aronson & Patenoe (1996) used the "jigsaw-puzzle" method, the result was

Teacher _______________ can be used to enable children to be tolerant and respectful of differences.

Students in traditional, teacher-directed classrooms tended to perform better __________________ than students in modern, learner-directed programs.

Compare and contrast authentic assessments and standardized tests as a means of accountability.

Ecology of the Child

Ecology of Socialization

Ecology of the Family

Ecology of Parenting

Ecology of Nonparental Child Care

Ecology of the School

Ecology of the Peer Group

Ecology of the Mass Media

Ecology of the Community

Emotional and Cognitive Socialization Outcomes

Social and Behavioral Socialization Outcomes

Filters

Studies consistently show that _ have more interactions with teacher than do .