WGU C913 (C913)

Ms. Morgan's professional goal this school year is to keep a journal in which she uses an inquiry process to improve her teaching. Which of the following practices would not fit her goal? -take action based on her instincts in the situation -ask useful questions about what worked with your students and what didn't -gather data from the results of her teaching strategies reflect on the meaning of data - *take action based on her instincts in the situation Effective teachers recognize th...

What school conditions did Jerome Bruner observe that led him to advocate for constructivism? a. Students are too dependent on other people for learning. b. Drill and practice worksheets are preselected and prearranged. c. Problem solving is the dominant mode of instruction. d. Students think of learning as something that earns a reward. e. Most school learning is applied outside the classroom. - -a. Students are too dependent on other people for learning. b. Drill and practice worksheets...

What school conditions did Jerome Bruner observe that led him to advocate for constructivism? a. Students are too dependent on other people for learning. b. Drill and practice worksheets are preselected and prearranged. c. Problem solving is the dominant mode of instruction. d. Students think of learning as something that earns a reward. e. Most school learning is applied outside the classroom. - -a. Students are too dependent on other people for learning. b. Drill and practice worksheets...

What factors distinguish standardized tests from other forms of assessment? a. All test-takers answer the same questions under the same conditions. b. They are designed by test construction specialists. c. The questions reflect the values of a school district's community. d. The same scoring key is used to evaluate all test-takers' answers. e. Scores are compared either to a norm group or predetermined criteria. - -a. All test-takers answer the same questions under the same conditions. b....

Why do many teachers dislike the task of assessing student learning? a. Many teachers lack in-depth knowledge of assessment principles. b. The role of assessor is seen as being inconsistent with the role of teacher. c. Classroom assessments contribute little to student learning. d. Many teachers think of assessment as grading rather than as instruction. e. High-quality assessment practices are a regular part of classroom culture. - -a. Many teachers lack in-depth knowledge of assessment pr...

John received a score of 95 percent on his last chemistry test. Based on the principles of operant conditioning, why is John likely to study even harder for his next test? a. John needs to have the highest score in his class. b. John's grade is a form of positive reinforcement. c. John likes his chemistry teacher. d. John's grade is a form of negative reinforcement. - -b. John's grade is a form of positive reinforcement. What do praise or recognition represent in operant conditioning? a....

Formative assessment of teachers and teaching can transform practice by highlighting the difference between the intent and effect of teachers' actions. a. True b. False - -a. True What is characteristic of a reflective teacher? a. thinking about how one ranks among teachers in the same school b. sitting back and thinking about one's teaching c. inquiring critically about one's practice d. identifying and then avoiding the worst teachers in one's school - -c. inquiring critically about o...

Teachers should be knowledgeable about stages of development in human behavior because this information: a. helps teachers control children's behavior. b. explains why behavior changes over time. c. is useful in creating lesson plans. d. tells teachers what students will and will not be able to understand. e. indicates how rapidly some children will learn. - -b. explains why behavior changes over time. c. is useful in creating lesson plans. d. tells teachers what students will and will n...

In what fundamental way does the thinking of primary grade children differ from that of preschool and kindergarten children? a. There is no real difference between these two age groups. b. Primary grade students are more inclined to draw conclusions about experiences by relying on concrete evidence. c. Primary grade students are more inclined to draw conclusions about experience by relying on a personal theory. d. Preschool and kindergarten children are more likely to use inner speech as ...