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TExES Pedagogy and ProfessionalResponsibilities PPR (160)-Test Questions and
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Culturally Responsive Teaching Correct Ans-an approach that recognizes the importance of
including students' cultures in all aspects of learning
Cultural/ Individual Stereotypes Correct Ans-General assumptions made about individuals or
groups, sometimes based on information that is not correct or incomplete.
Small group instruction Correct Ans-a few members of the class learning together, as
opposed to whole-group instruction
Bloom's Taxonomy Correct Ans-a hierarchy of levels of knowledge; each level has associated
verbs teachers can use to start questions
Analyze (Bloom's Taxonomy) Correct Ans-Level 4. Connect different ideas
(Differentiate, compare, contrast)
Evaluate (Bloom's Taxonomy) Correct Ans-Level 5. Justify a stance (Defend, support, critique)
Interdisciplinary Learning Correct Ans-relating to more than one curriculum area
Quantitative Assessment Correct Ans-assessments that objectively measure a specific
performance. (Teacher-created tests, standardized tests, and rubrics.)
Backward Design/ Planning Correct Ans-Lesson planning that begins with the desired
outcome in mind
,Create (Bloom's Taxonomy) Correct Ans-Level 6. Produce original thoughts or work (Design,
author, formulate)
Understand (Bloom's Taxonomy) Correct Ans-Level 2. Explanation of an idea or concept
(Describe, recognize, identify)
Apply (Bloom's Taxonomy) Correct Ans-Level 3. Use the information acquired in a new
setting/problem (Implement, solve, demonstrate)
Thematic Unit Correct Ans-a unit that has an overarching, uniting idea or topic, and
incorporates skills into that theme. It can be within one subject-area or support cross-curricular
instruction.
Closure Activity Correct Ans-a time to summarize the learning for the day (What question(s)
do you still have about today's lesson?)
Learning Objectives Correct Ans-the specific skill or knowledge that the student is expected
to master in a lesson (The students will be able to appropriately use a question mark.)
Remember (Bloom's Taxonomy) Correct Ans-Level 1. Rote memorization or recall (Define,
memorize, listz0
Learning Goals Correct Ans-the "big picture" focus of a class or unit within a class
Scope and Sequence Correct Ans-a plan for the order and depth of skills to be taught
throughout the year. Scope refers to the topics to be covered and how deeply to cover them,
while the sequence describes the order in which the topics are to be taught.
qualitative assessment Correct Ans-assessments that describe a person, object, or activity
, Think-Pair-Share Correct Ans-Active learning activity in which the teacher provides a prompt,
the students consider it individually, then pair up and brainstorm responses or solutions, and
then the students then share their results with the class.
Intrinsically Motivated Correct Ans-students draw their motivation from the learning process
itself
Teachers Wait Time Correct Ans-the silence that often comes after a question has been
asked but before students have finished considering their answer and/or find the courage to
speak up
Scaffolding Correct Ans-a method of teaching that involves gradually removing aids when
teaching new concepts
Constructivism Correct Ans-Learning new behaviors by adjusting our current view of the
world (Research Projects)
Student Engagement Correct Ans-the level of attention and interest students demonstrate
while learning
Cognitivism Correct Ans-Learning new behaviors by connecting current knowledge with new
knowledge (Teaching Fractions by talking about pizza slices)
Transfer Correct Ans-the process of student learning when students are able to use the
knowledge or skill in new situation
Behaviorism Correct Ans-learning theory rooted in the notion that all behaviors are learned
through interaction with the environment
Feedback Correct Ans-the information provided to students to improve their learning
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