Chapter 23 Professional Development
for Educators
Which is arguably the most important role of a teacher?
Caregiver
Colleague
Educator
Student - correct answer ✔✔Student
Which of the following is NOT a role of a teacher?
Educator
Caregiver
Medical professional
Student - correct answer ✔✔Medical professional
To become a subject matter expert, a teacher should have all of the following competencies EXCEPT:
Only a deep knowledge of the subject is needed
The ability to connect ideas across disciplines
The ability to logically organize ideas
Critical thinking skills and an understanding of change within a discipline - correct answer ✔✔Only a
deep knowledge of the subject is needed
, What is the primary purpose of reflective teaching?
To create evidence of good teaching for the school administration
To decrease poor student habits in the classroom
To critique and improve instructional strategies
To increase parent engagement in the classroom - correct answer ✔✔To critique and improve
instructional strategies
How can a teacher promote self-efficacy in the classroom?
By letting the students participate only in activities they enjoy
By constantly telling the students how smart they are
By being strict with grading in order to motivate the students
By modeling confidence and inquisitiveness - correct answer ✔✔By modeling confidence and
inquisitiveness
All of the following research questions would lead to an action research conducted by a teacher EXCEPT:
How can parents become more involved in their child's school?
How can teachers encourage students to think critically about social issues?
How can a lesson be organized and presented to maximize understanding?
for Educators
Which is arguably the most important role of a teacher?
Caregiver
Colleague
Educator
Student - correct answer ✔✔Student
Which of the following is NOT a role of a teacher?
Educator
Caregiver
Medical professional
Student - correct answer ✔✔Medical professional
To become a subject matter expert, a teacher should have all of the following competencies EXCEPT:
Only a deep knowledge of the subject is needed
The ability to connect ideas across disciplines
The ability to logically organize ideas
Critical thinking skills and an understanding of change within a discipline - correct answer ✔✔Only a
deep knowledge of the subject is needed
, What is the primary purpose of reflective teaching?
To create evidence of good teaching for the school administration
To decrease poor student habits in the classroom
To critique and improve instructional strategies
To increase parent engagement in the classroom - correct answer ✔✔To critique and improve
instructional strategies
How can a teacher promote self-efficacy in the classroom?
By letting the students participate only in activities they enjoy
By constantly telling the students how smart they are
By being strict with grading in order to motivate the students
By modeling confidence and inquisitiveness - correct answer ✔✔By modeling confidence and
inquisitiveness
All of the following research questions would lead to an action research conducted by a teacher EXCEPT:
How can parents become more involved in their child's school?
How can teachers encourage students to think critically about social issues?
How can a lesson be organized and presented to maximize understanding?
