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Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12 (160)-Qs & As
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Pedagogy and Professional ResponsibilitiesEC-12 (160)-Qs & As
One day a week, a middle school social studies teacher holds a class discussion on a current
event. To prepare students for the discussion, the teacher sends home an article and a list of
online sites related to the topic. The teacher also suggests that students watch the news for
additional information regarding the issue. Which of the following is a primary benefit of the
teacher's actions? Correct Ans-Accommodating students' differing access to resources
A teacher finds a cell phone after students have left class. Which of the following is the most
ethical way for the teacher to handle the situation? Correct Ans-Taking the phone to the
school office as soon as possible
While grading students' research projects, a teacher observes that many of the students
document unreliable Internet sources. To best ensure students use the most reliable sources,
the teacher should provide students with Correct Ans-a list of several school-subscribed Web
sites.
A fourth-grade teacher reviews whole-number place value before introducing decimal place
value. It is evident that four students still struggle with the concept of whole-number place
value. The teacher's best approach is to Correct Ans-adapt the lesson plans to include small-
group instruction for those students who have not mastered the concept.
While teaching a new science unit on weather, a teacher wants to measure the instructional
effectiveness of lessons that have been presented against specific science Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). The best way to determine the lessons' effectiveness is to
Correct Ans-monitor students' learning by asking specific questions and measuring students'
performance on assignments.
Mr. Smigla's students are reading a novel in history class. He provides twenty minutes for
sustained silent reading each class period. Near the end of the established time frame, one of
the students asks Mr. Smigla a question about a character in the novel. He answers the
question, and this sparks a conversation about the novel that involves the whole classroom. The
,best way for Mr. Smigla to respond to this situation is by Correct Ans-allowing the students
to continue the conversation while he monitors the discussion.
Allows for purposeful selection of student work
Promotes self-reflection on accomplishments
Provides an emphasis on improvement
Encourages meaningful goal setting
The listed information best describes Correct Ans-portfolio assessment.
A class reads a novel about a man who returns to his homeland. The teacher extends the
reading by having the students each create a family tree, research their family's homeland,
model that country's traditional clothing, and share a food of that country. A primary benefit of
including the project in the curriculum is that it Correct Ans-promotes acceptance of and
respect for students' diverse backgrounds.
A teacher allows students in a seventh-grade science class to choose objects from home or from
the classroom to use for a demonstration. By allowing the students to choose the objects for
the demonstration, the teacher primarily addresses the typical adolescent's developmental
need for Correct Ans-autonomy.
While reviewing student data from a recent mathematics exam, a high school teacher notices
that a majority of students do not understand a key concept. Which of the following actions
should the teacher take first to address the students' deficiency in understanding? Correct
Ans-Reteaching the essential concept before covering any new material
During a face-to-face conference about a student, which of the following strategies best ensures
open communication between the teacher and parents? Correct Ans-Limiting the use of
education-specific terminology
Middle school students are working in cooperative learning groups on a project. While
monitoring the classroom, the teacher notices that some students are not actively working on
, the project. Which of the following techniques should the teacher implement first to address
the issue? Correct Ans-Reviewing assigned roles for the project with members of each group
Which of the following approaches would most effectively support kindergarten students' social
development when they participate in learning centers? Correct Ans-Creating opportunities
for interaction among students during learning center activities
A high school English-language arts teacher wants to ensure that students successfully complete
a content-specific essay. Which of the following actions by the teacher will best help students
understand the teacher's expectations for the assignment's format? Correct Ans-Showing
students examples of what to do and what not to do
Which of the following teacher strategies best promotes ongoing communication to enhance
parental involvement in student learning? Correct Ans-Creating an accessible class blog to
provide parents with a forum for open discussion
If a teacher suspects a student is being abused or neglected, it is the teacher's primary
responsibility to Correct Ans-report the suspected abuse or neglect to law enforcement or
family protective services within 48 hours.
Use the information below to answer the question that follows.
Offering student choices
Incorporating real-world applications
Designing appropriately challenging tasks
A high school teacher can expect implementation of the listed strategies to primarily increase
student Correct Ans-motivation
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