EDU 101 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Which of the following are guiding the development of physical education curricula? -
Answer- Development of aerobic capacity and appropriate levels of body fat
List five of Kevin and Jim's rules of management. Explain each. - Answer- Kevin and
Jim's rules for classroom management include the following: when students misbehave,
check teaching; make sure everyone knows the rules; monitor the class regularly;
squelch flagrant misbehavior quickly; correct in private; don't make empty threats; don't
put hands on a child in anger; think through problems; get help; have a backup; and
make sure your rules are consistent with the school's.
If you listened to the full lecture you'll recall Oct 3rd was Mrs. Little's birthday. How old
did she turn? - Answer- 29!
A teacher's attitude toward students plays an obvious role in influencing teacher
behavior. Which other attitude also plays an important role? - Answer- A teacher's
attitude toward his or her colleagues
After giving her class several algebra problems to work on individually, Melina observed
that half the students were stuck. She gathered the students' attention and asked them
to work on their algebra problems in pairs in order to help each other. What kind of
decision did Melina make? - Answer- Implementing
During an Open House night, Tyrone Green met with parents of his Algebra I students.
He briefly mentioned some of the fundamental concepts in Algebra I and spent most of
his time explaining his techniques for teaching Algebra I to ninth-graders. What kind of
knowledge did Tyrone use to explain how he teaches algebra? - Answer- Pedagogical
content knowledge
When teachers choose questions to ask, reflect on the level of understanding that
student answers demonstrate, and then decide how to adjust instruction to improve
results, they are making what kinds of decisions? - Answer- Evaluating
Which of the following is an example of "self-fulfilling prophecy?" - Answer- Students
will achieve to match the teacher's expectation of them.
Which of the following is not included in Weinstein and Weber's specific suggestions for
designing classroom space? - Answer- Almost always arrange desks/tables into rows
and columns for orderly pathways through the room
, Which of the following is the best description of reflective teaching? - Answer- Teaching
that incorporates a teacher's self-examination and self-evaluation
Juan, a talented young artist, has already had some of his watercolors displayed at
showings. In addition to painting, he also enjoys teaching young children how to paint.
He feels strongly that art should be part of every child's education. If Juan decides to
become an art teacher, which of the following extrinsic rewards will he most certainly
experience? - Answer- A generous work schedule, providing him time to pain
Denise, a sales representative, is considering a career switch to become a teacher. She
is bright and outgoing and likes the high pay she has earned in sales. Yet she has felt
drawn to teaching because of the positive contribution she could make to students'
lives. If she makes the career switch, which reward is Denise least likely to experience
in teaching? - Answer- A salary that rivals other professional salaries
Intrinsic rewards in teaching include which of the following? - Answer- The actual
teaching and satisfaction from the performance of an important social service
During Noam's twelve years of teaching, he has coached an award-winning chemistry
team, successfully taught advanced placement chemistry, chaperoned numerous
overnight camping trips, coached the girls' volleyball team, and worked as a class
advisor. In his career, Noam is probably most rewarded by - Answer- his actual work
with adolescents.
Of the following extrinsic rewards, which is most closely associated with teaching? -
Answer- A work schedule allowing generous time for oneself
In one of the short narratives in the text, Julia recognized that her deep interest in
science was both an advantage and a disadvantage. Describe at least one advantage
and one disadvantage of teachers' deep commitment to their subject area as well as
how Julia could change her instruction to solve her problems. - Answer- ;.....
Telly, the president of the senior class at State U., thinks he would enjoy teaching civics
because he finds politics fascinating and has always taken a prominent role in student-
government. If Telly decides to become a teacher, which of Telly's interests would least
likely be satisfied in a teaching career? - Answer- His attraction to status
Tai is a college sophomore with numerous interests. Public service has always
appealed to her, yet she is not sure if teaching will be the most satisfying career. Which
of the following would be the best indicators that Tai would find satisfaction in teaching?
- Answer- She enjoys intellectual stimulation and wants to perform a service to society.
In the model of school as a transmitter of culture, schools - Answer- ensure that the
young know and appreciate the dominant ideas and values of their society's culture.
AND ANSWERS
Which of the following are guiding the development of physical education curricula? -
Answer- Development of aerobic capacity and appropriate levels of body fat
List five of Kevin and Jim's rules of management. Explain each. - Answer- Kevin and
Jim's rules for classroom management include the following: when students misbehave,
check teaching; make sure everyone knows the rules; monitor the class regularly;
squelch flagrant misbehavior quickly; correct in private; don't make empty threats; don't
put hands on a child in anger; think through problems; get help; have a backup; and
make sure your rules are consistent with the school's.
If you listened to the full lecture you'll recall Oct 3rd was Mrs. Little's birthday. How old
did she turn? - Answer- 29!
A teacher's attitude toward students plays an obvious role in influencing teacher
behavior. Which other attitude also plays an important role? - Answer- A teacher's
attitude toward his or her colleagues
After giving her class several algebra problems to work on individually, Melina observed
that half the students were stuck. She gathered the students' attention and asked them
to work on their algebra problems in pairs in order to help each other. What kind of
decision did Melina make? - Answer- Implementing
During an Open House night, Tyrone Green met with parents of his Algebra I students.
He briefly mentioned some of the fundamental concepts in Algebra I and spent most of
his time explaining his techniques for teaching Algebra I to ninth-graders. What kind of
knowledge did Tyrone use to explain how he teaches algebra? - Answer- Pedagogical
content knowledge
When teachers choose questions to ask, reflect on the level of understanding that
student answers demonstrate, and then decide how to adjust instruction to improve
results, they are making what kinds of decisions? - Answer- Evaluating
Which of the following is an example of "self-fulfilling prophecy?" - Answer- Students
will achieve to match the teacher's expectation of them.
Which of the following is not included in Weinstein and Weber's specific suggestions for
designing classroom space? - Answer- Almost always arrange desks/tables into rows
and columns for orderly pathways through the room
, Which of the following is the best description of reflective teaching? - Answer- Teaching
that incorporates a teacher's self-examination and self-evaluation
Juan, a talented young artist, has already had some of his watercolors displayed at
showings. In addition to painting, he also enjoys teaching young children how to paint.
He feels strongly that art should be part of every child's education. If Juan decides to
become an art teacher, which of the following extrinsic rewards will he most certainly
experience? - Answer- A generous work schedule, providing him time to pain
Denise, a sales representative, is considering a career switch to become a teacher. She
is bright and outgoing and likes the high pay she has earned in sales. Yet she has felt
drawn to teaching because of the positive contribution she could make to students'
lives. If she makes the career switch, which reward is Denise least likely to experience
in teaching? - Answer- A salary that rivals other professional salaries
Intrinsic rewards in teaching include which of the following? - Answer- The actual
teaching and satisfaction from the performance of an important social service
During Noam's twelve years of teaching, he has coached an award-winning chemistry
team, successfully taught advanced placement chemistry, chaperoned numerous
overnight camping trips, coached the girls' volleyball team, and worked as a class
advisor. In his career, Noam is probably most rewarded by - Answer- his actual work
with adolescents.
Of the following extrinsic rewards, which is most closely associated with teaching? -
Answer- A work schedule allowing generous time for oneself
In one of the short narratives in the text, Julia recognized that her deep interest in
science was both an advantage and a disadvantage. Describe at least one advantage
and one disadvantage of teachers' deep commitment to their subject area as well as
how Julia could change her instruction to solve her problems. - Answer- ;.....
Telly, the president of the senior class at State U., thinks he would enjoy teaching civics
because he finds politics fascinating and has always taken a prominent role in student-
government. If Telly decides to become a teacher, which of Telly's interests would least
likely be satisfied in a teaching career? - Answer- His attraction to status
Tai is a college sophomore with numerous interests. Public service has always
appealed to her, yet she is not sure if teaching will be the most satisfying career. Which
of the following would be the best indicators that Tai would find satisfaction in teaching?
- Answer- She enjoys intellectual stimulation and wants to perform a service to society.
In the model of school as a transmitter of culture, schools - Answer- ensure that the
young know and appreciate the dominant ideas and values of their society's culture.
