GACE School Counselor Exam 2023

GACE School Counselor Exam 2023 Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children falls under the main category of norm referenced tests. An assessment that measures students against other students of the same age is known as a norm referenced test. This category of assessments can help determine if a student is ahead of, at the same level of, or behind the norm. One example of a norm referenced test is the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children. - ANS-In a meeting with the principal, the school counselor is providing examples of different assessment tools that can be utilized at the school. The counselor brought up the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children. The principal asked what type of assessment tool this was. The counselor stated it is what? The diagnostic assessment tool will be used prior to a learning activity. One type of assessment tool is the diagnostic assessment. It is commonly referred to as the pre-assessment. It is used prior to a learning activity and provides information about a student's previous knowledge. - ANS-A school counselor is interested in learning more about various assessment tools. She found that diagnostic assessments are helpful for gaining information about students. She also learned that this tool is used when? Evaluate: these students interpreted the situation, and in defense of the travelers, argued and supported them at the airport. In Bloom's Taxonomy, this is a good example of the evaluate level. The students interpreted the situation, they then argued, defended, and support the travelers. This is not yet the create level, but much more than the remember, understand, apply, and analyze levels. - ANS-Several of the students in the school are very concerned with the treatment travelers at the airports after the recent travel ban. They organized, designed effective signs, and went to the airport to protest. Which of the levels of Bloom's Taxonomy is this exhibiting? A system of course registration for students. When creating a counseling program, they should include a system for course registration. Students need to talk to counselors about future classes they are going to take. If a program is set, the counseling will go smoother. - ANS-Which of the following is something that should be implemented into the school counseling program when it is created? Reaction formation. The examinee is expected to demonstrate knowledge of the defense mechanisms that control the demands of superego. Defense mechanisms are psychological strategies that are unconsciously used to protect a person from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings. - ANS-Anxiety is controlled by defense mechanisms that protect the ego from demands made by superego. Which of the following is the defense mechanism that helps? Dragging. When creating a school assembly it should be fun and exciting for students. If the presenter can get the students attention, they are more likely to get their point across. The assembly should be engaging, attention grabbing, and effective in point. - ANSWhen creating a school assembly it should be all of the following, except: Individual counseling Individual counseling is an essential part of the guidance program, but it is not associated with needs assessment. A needs assessment attempts to identify the basic needs of students and teachers, then goals and objectives for the program are developed to meet these needs. - ANS-A needs assessment for a guidance program might employ all of the following tools EXCEPT Open-ended. A focus group uses an open-ended interview technique. The people in these groups are normally associated in a similar way. - ANS-A focus group uses what type of interview technique? Warning signs that their child may be being bullied. School counselors are trained in warning signs of bullying in schools. They can talk to parents, and discuss warning signs with them. By discussing warning sign, parents can help their children if needed. - ANS-When counselors are discussing bullying in schools to parents, they may talk about which of the following? 9 The ACA Code of Ethics has six main purposes for its creation. It also contains nine sections that address different areas of ethics. - ANS-he ACA Code of Ethics is divided into how many sections? Individualized Education Program. IEP stands for Individualized Education Program. School counselors can develop these programs for students - ANS-What does IEP stand for? The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that schools develop IEPs for students with disabilities. An IEP describes a student's current level of performance, sets goals for improving performance, and describes the special services a student will receive. - ANS-Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) are mandated by Programs should focus on the financial stability of the community and the families that make up the student body, providing resources for the lower income families. The purpose of counseling programs is not to assist the families of the students financially. They are however focused on the needs of the students in being successful in school. This includes monitoring their needs, like tutoring and goals, identifying barriers to their success such as learning skills and strategies, and being an advocate for eliminating these barriers often in the form of added curriculum and classes. - ANSSchool counseling programs are developed in order to provide the necessary tools for students to achieve success in their education. These programs should focus on all the below listed criteria, except: Begin each class with the lecture of the day, freeing up the rest of the class time for the completion of assignments. Using learner centered techniques is much easier than it sounds. Assign the lesson readings as homework the night before the actual lessons. Begin the class with a pre assessment to determine that the readings were completed. You can also assign instructional videos to be watched and later complete a worksheet. This frees up the class time for practice on the lessons, further questions from students, and feedback. Lecturing is not part of learner centered classrooms. - ANS-Active learning classrooms have been proven to be more successful in learning, classroom management, etc. Many school counselors agree with the theory, but do not know how to incorporate it into their own curriculums. Which of the suggestions listed below is not an active learning suggestion? Hot plate, electric skillet and other small appliances for cooking meals at the room and not spending on eating out every night.Some of the things that students take for granted, are the things that are readily available for them at home. They will need to take many of these conveniences to school with them. This should include hygiene and laundry products, shower shoes, kitchen items like coffee mug or water bottle and large snack bowls. Most dorms to do not allow hot plates and cooking so check ahead on these items. - ANS-In the college planning curriculum that you design for the students, include a handout on the preparation needed to begin college. Students are busy planning coursework, but fail to consider the daily necessities needed to live away from home. Which of the items listed below is not recommended for dorm life? Continues...