One of the history teachers below is violating a principle recommended for teacher-directed instruction. Which one?
A) Mr. Annenberg explains to his students how the American Revolution was in some ways similar to conflicts children have about ownership and rights.
B) Ms. Bartholomew begins her discussion of the American Civil War by drawing some parallels between it and something the class has already studiedthe American Revolution.
C) During a unit on World War I, Mr. Cortez often uses maps to show how certain battles were fought at especially strategic locations.
D) Ms. DeLuca talks quickly to cover the battles of World War II because the class time is about to end.
Ques. 2Three of the teachers below are using strategies consistent with the textbook's suggestions for holding class discussions. Which teacher is using a strategy that is not consistent with the textbook's recommendations?
A) Mr. Poston assures students that it's okay if they change their minds about an issue.
B) Mr. Morris encourages shy students to remain silent throughout a discussion if they prefer to do so.
C) Mr. Sheehan asks a student to think of a justification for a point of view opposite to what the student actually believes.
D) Mr. Retzlaff divides his class into groups of four students each to discuss both sides of a controversial issue.
Ques. 3The four teachers below are assigning homework to their students. Which teacher is giving an assignment that's inconsistent with general recommendations regarding the appropriate use of homework?
A) Mr. Rhodes asks his eighth graders to write the answers to a series of questions based on material they've been studying over the past week.
B) Ms. Wong asks her sixth graders to make up sentences using each of their new spelling words.
C) Mr. Needham asks his first graders to bring something from home that begins with the letter B.
D) Ms. Powell asks her high school algebra students to read the next two chapters in their textbook, do the end-of-chapter problems, and submit their work to be graded.
Ques. 4Which one of the following best illustrates differentiated instruction?
A) Having students work in cooperative groups with peers from diverse cultural backgrounds
B) Using at least three different instructional methods (e.g., a lecture, a cooperative learning activity, and computer-based instruction) in a single lesson
C) Using competitive activities with boys but cooperative activities with girls
D) Assigning different reading materials to different students, depending on each student's current reading skills
Ques. 5Which one of the following statements best captures the textbook's view about the value of the Internet in classroom instruction?
A) It has potential as a learning tool, but teachers should scaffold and monitor students' use of it.
B) Many computer experts suggest that its dangers (e.g., exposure to racism and other forms of intolerance) far outweigh the benefits it might have for children and adolescents.
C) It appears to be far more effective than classroom lectures as a way to promote learning, especially at the secondary level.
D) Its effects are minimal unless students each have access to their own computer terminal.
Ques. 6As a teacher, you want your students to get firsthand experiences with a particular topic. Which of the following instructional strategies would be best to accomplish this goal?
A) Direct instruction
B) Peer tutoring
C) Inquiry learning
D) Mastery instruction
Ques. 7Which one of the following uses of a computer in instruction is most similar to an authentic activity?
A) A computer simulation that allows students to conduct an experiment
B) A computer-based instructional program that teaches the basics of first aid
C) A computer-based instructional program that teaches advanced human anatomy
D) A computer game that promotes automaticity for basic math facts
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