TExES 160: PPR EC-12- Domain 1 Exam
Questions and Answers
cognitive abilities - Answer -one's ability to think and even to think about thinking
developmental processes - Answer --teaching effectively requires extensive knowledge
of all facets of the learners in our classroom
-a teacher must understand where the learners are developmentally
-learners grow constantly in multiple dimensions: cognitive, affective, social and
physical
Jean Piaget - Answer --cognitive psychologist
-his theory of cognitive development is based on the notion that cognitive abilities are
developed as individuals mature physiologically and have opportunities to interact with
their environment
-says there are 4 stages of cognitive development, beginning with the sensorimotor
stage and culminating in the formal operation stage
Piaget's stages of cognitive development - Answer -sensorimotor, preoperational,
concrete operational, formal operational
Sensorimotor - Answer --birth to 2 years
-experience processed by reaching, grasping, and moving about
-experience centered on the child's own body
-the child gradually learning that objects exist even if out of sight
What stage: object permanence? - Answer -sensorimotor
pre-operational - Answer --preschool years
-Intentional use of language; acquisition of language structures
-representational thought: child can represent objects and events removed in time and
space
-play remains a critical development component as children demonstrate the ability to
play symbolically
What stage: symbolic play? - Answer -pre-operational
What stage: egocentrism? - Answer -pre-operational
,concrete operational - Answer --elementary grade years
-understanding that format or shape do not affect mass
-recognizing subset relationships
-ordering ability
-Integration of self into physical and social environment
What stage: class inclusion? - Answer -concrete operational
What stage: decentering? - Answer -concrete operational
formal operational - Answer --early adolescence and onward
-ability to think in and of possibilities
-ability to think deductively
-ability to plan
-engage in logical, abstract, and hypothetical thinking
-can use the scientific method and identify cause and effect relationships
What stage: abstract thinking? - Answer -formal operational
What stage: logic? - Answer -formal operational
Piaget in the classroom - Answer -Variety of hands-on experiences to explore and learn
from, not focused on the end result. Understand that children develop at different rates -
don't push students not ready.
-a child who lags behind in Piaget's stages may exhibit frustration, anger, and low self-
esteem because "developmentally-appropriate" tasks are beyond their ability
According to _______'s theory children should not be taught certain concepts until they
have reached the appropriate stage of cognitive development. - Answer -Piaget
Erikson theory in classroom - Answer -suggests an expected norm for children and
young people, thus a child who seems timid, non-participatory, academically and
socially lethargic is the opposite of what Erikson describes
-contributes to the teacher's ability to analyze learner's behavior effectively and make
corresponding adjustments to create a positive learning environment for all and make
the learner feel like a valued member of the class
Erik Erikson - Answer --concentrated on how human development reflects the
individuals social affiliations
-8 stages of psychosocial development
-developed a "crisis" for each stage where the individual "re-emerges with an increased
sense of inner unity, with an increase of good judgement, and an increase in the
capacity 'to do well' according to his own standards and to the standards of those who
are significant to him"
, Piaget vs Erikson - Answer --frameworks generalize about expected behaviors,
attitudes and capabilities young people demonstrate at the developmental stages
-both explained that stages are not absolutely linear
learning community - Answer -a common approach to integrating life skills into the
school space
-learners operate as participating members of a group
-requires mutual respect, the ability to negotiate with other members of the community,
recognition of diverse qualities that members bring to the community
play in the classroom - Answer --Important part of childhood and should be part of
classroom experiences
-can be symbolic, constructive, solitary, social, indirect, intellectual, or physical
-provides opportunities for learners to develop oral language skills, observational skills,
critical thinking skills, social skills and motor skills
the school space functions as a site where young people interact meaningfully in: -
Answer -situations that mimic the real world
complications from the real world: - Answer --external risks that impact students'
classroom performance and demeanor
-teachers must take these into account and be aware of which directly impact students'
behavior, academic performance, and social interaction
-"problems" caused by the real-world complications must not be allowed to taint the
teacher's perception of the learner or to compromise the learner's full participation in the
classroom.
"at risk" - Answer -used to generically describe students whose academic, social or
economic circumstances threaten their classroom success
sleep - Answer --sleep deprivation results in lower grades, decreased motivation, and
problems in concentration, attention, and coherent reasoning
-also reduces memory, self-control, and speed of thinking, along with increases errors
A grade 4 teacher wants to teach a unit about the classification system in the animal
kingdom. As an initial activity for this unit, the teacher brings to class a cardboard box
filled with 30 household items, displays the contents on a table, and asks the students
to put similar items in groups and explain why. Which of the following rationales best
explains the developmental appropriateness of this instructional activity?
A. the assignment moves students into higher-order thinking skills.
B. It allows students to make home-school connections.
C. focuses on categorizing, a skill that calls for explaining interrelationships
D. the assignment will enable students to practice socialization skills. - Answer -C.
focuses on categorizing, a skill that calls for explaining interrelationships