Pedagogy and Professional
Responsibilities EC-12 (160) Exam with
correct Answers
During a face-to-face conference about a student, which of the following strategies best
ensures open communication between the teacher and parents? - Answer -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? - Answer -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? - Answer -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? -
Answer -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? - Answer -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 - Answer -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 - Answer -motivation
A new elementary school teacher attends a writing workshop that addresses strategies
for improving student writing. After the workshop, the teacher can best help students by
- Answer -incorporating the strategies into current and future lesson plans.
Claire is a 10-year-old student who is unable to focus on any academic task for more
than a couple of minutes at a time. She spends much of her work time tapping her
pencil, bothering others, rummaging through her desk, or crawling on the floor. She is
currently receiving special education services and has a behavioral intervention plan
(BIP).
Which of the following is the most appropriate way for the teacher to seek support in
teaching Claire how to better manage her behaviors? - Answer -Requesting that Claire's
behaviors be reevaluated by an Admission Review Dismissal (ARD) committee
Claire is a 10-year-old student who is unable to focus on any academic task for more
than a couple of minutes at a time. She spends much of her work time tapping her
pencil, bothering others, rummaging through her desk, or crawling on the floor. She is
currently receiving special education services and has a behavioral intervention plan
(BIP).
When Claire disrupts the class, the teacher's most appropriate course of action is to -
Answer -document Claire's behavior and implement the consequences detailed in her
behavioral plan.
Mr. Marin, a middle school teacher, wants to establish a productive learning
environment for his students. Which of the following should Mr. Marin focus on first? -
Answer -Developing a feeling of trust between the students and the teacher
Middle school science students are creating a multimedia presentation about different
types of soil. The students are required to include pictures of various types of soil and
an explanation of the attributes of each soil type. Which of the following best ensures
that students can include pictures in the presentation without breaking copyright laws? -
Answer -Having students use photographs that they took with a digital camera
For the units in her high school physics class, Ms. Galloway develops a series of
experiments for students to work on independently at their own pace within a specified
time frame. After each experiment, students turn in their lab notes and a detailed report,
and Ms. Galloway notes any problems for students to review. Students determine how
to improve and revise their work according to Ms. Galloway's feedback before they can
move on to the next experiment. As the school year progresses, Ms. Galloway is very
pleased with the overall improvement in her students' lab skills, scientific thinking, and
writing skills. However, she feels overwhelmed by the amount of time she spends
reviewing student work and maintaining student records. Ms. Galloway discusses the
, issue with her mentor teacher who helps her list the specific problems she is having, as
shown below.
1. Too much class time gets wasted collecting and passing out - Answer -opportunities
for reflection.
For the units in her high school physics class, Ms. Galloway develops a series of
experiments for students to work on independently at their own pace within a specified
time frame. After each experiment, students turn in their lab notes and a detailed report,
and Ms. Galloway notes any problems for students to review. Students determine how
to improve and revise their work according to Ms. Galloway's feedback before they can
move on to the next experiment. As the school year progresses, Ms. Galloway is very
pleased with the overall improvement in her students' lab skills, scientific thinking, and
writing skills. However, she feels overwhelmed by the amount of time she spends
reviewing student work and maintaining student records. Ms. Galloway discusses the
issue with her mentor teacher who helps her list the specific problems she is having, as
shown below.
1. Too much class time gets wasted collecting and passing out - Answer -Developing
students' sense of personal responsibility for their own achievement
For the units in her high school physics class, Ms. Galloway develops a series of
experiments for students to work on independently at their own pace within a specified
time frame. After each experiment, students turn in their lab notes and a detailed report,
and Ms. Galloway notes any problems for students to review. Students determine how
to improve and revise their work according to Ms. Galloway's feedback before they can
move on to the next experiment. As the school year progresses, Ms. Galloway is very
pleased with the overall improvement in her students' lab skills, scientific thinking, and
writing skills. However, she feels overwhelmed by the amount of time she spends
reviewing student work and maintaining student records. Ms. Galloway discusses the
issue with her mentor teacher who helps her list the specific problems she is having, as
shown below.
1. Too much class time gets wasted collecting and passing out - Answer -a reflective
process for Ms. Galloway to use to improve her instruction.
For the units in her high school physics class, Ms. Galloway develops a series of
experiments for students to work on independently at their own pace within a specified
time frame. After each experiment, students turn in their lab notes and a detailed report,
and Ms. Galloway notes any problems for students to review. Students determine how
to improve and revise their work according to Ms. Galloway's feedback before they can
move on to the next experiment. As the school year progresses, Ms. Galloway is very
pleased with the overall improvement in her students' lab skills, scientific thinking, and
writing skills. However, she feels overwhelmed by the amount of time she spends
reviewing student work and maintaining student records. Ms. Galloway discusses the
issue with her mentor teacher who helps her list the specific problems she is having, as
shown below.
1. Too much class time gets wasted collecting and passing out - Answer -review
research-based educational articles about managing materials.
Responsibilities EC-12 (160) Exam with
correct Answers
During a face-to-face conference about a student, which of the following strategies best
ensures open communication between the teacher and parents? - Answer -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? - Answer -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? - Answer -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? -
Answer -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? - Answer -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 - Answer -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 - Answer -motivation
A new elementary school teacher attends a writing workshop that addresses strategies
for improving student writing. After the workshop, the teacher can best help students by
- Answer -incorporating the strategies into current and future lesson plans.
Claire is a 10-year-old student who is unable to focus on any academic task for more
than a couple of minutes at a time. She spends much of her work time tapping her
pencil, bothering others, rummaging through her desk, or crawling on the floor. She is
currently receiving special education services and has a behavioral intervention plan
(BIP).
Which of the following is the most appropriate way for the teacher to seek support in
teaching Claire how to better manage her behaviors? - Answer -Requesting that Claire's
behaviors be reevaluated by an Admission Review Dismissal (ARD) committee
Claire is a 10-year-old student who is unable to focus on any academic task for more
than a couple of minutes at a time. She spends much of her work time tapping her
pencil, bothering others, rummaging through her desk, or crawling on the floor. She is
currently receiving special education services and has a behavioral intervention plan
(BIP).
When Claire disrupts the class, the teacher's most appropriate course of action is to -
Answer -document Claire's behavior and implement the consequences detailed in her
behavioral plan.
Mr. Marin, a middle school teacher, wants to establish a productive learning
environment for his students. Which of the following should Mr. Marin focus on first? -
Answer -Developing a feeling of trust between the students and the teacher
Middle school science students are creating a multimedia presentation about different
types of soil. The students are required to include pictures of various types of soil and
an explanation of the attributes of each soil type. Which of the following best ensures
that students can include pictures in the presentation without breaking copyright laws? -
Answer -Having students use photographs that they took with a digital camera
For the units in her high school physics class, Ms. Galloway develops a series of
experiments for students to work on independently at their own pace within a specified
time frame. After each experiment, students turn in their lab notes and a detailed report,
and Ms. Galloway notes any problems for students to review. Students determine how
to improve and revise their work according to Ms. Galloway's feedback before they can
move on to the next experiment. As the school year progresses, Ms. Galloway is very
pleased with the overall improvement in her students' lab skills, scientific thinking, and
writing skills. However, she feels overwhelmed by the amount of time she spends
reviewing student work and maintaining student records. Ms. Galloway discusses the
, issue with her mentor teacher who helps her list the specific problems she is having, as
shown below.
1. Too much class time gets wasted collecting and passing out - Answer -opportunities
for reflection.
For the units in her high school physics class, Ms. Galloway develops a series of
experiments for students to work on independently at their own pace within a specified
time frame. After each experiment, students turn in their lab notes and a detailed report,
and Ms. Galloway notes any problems for students to review. Students determine how
to improve and revise their work according to Ms. Galloway's feedback before they can
move on to the next experiment. As the school year progresses, Ms. Galloway is very
pleased with the overall improvement in her students' lab skills, scientific thinking, and
writing skills. However, she feels overwhelmed by the amount of time she spends
reviewing student work and maintaining student records. Ms. Galloway discusses the
issue with her mentor teacher who helps her list the specific problems she is having, as
shown below.
1. Too much class time gets wasted collecting and passing out - Answer -Developing
students' sense of personal responsibility for their own achievement
For the units in her high school physics class, Ms. Galloway develops a series of
experiments for students to work on independently at their own pace within a specified
time frame. After each experiment, students turn in their lab notes and a detailed report,
and Ms. Galloway notes any problems for students to review. Students determine how
to improve and revise their work according to Ms. Galloway's feedback before they can
move on to the next experiment. As the school year progresses, Ms. Galloway is very
pleased with the overall improvement in her students' lab skills, scientific thinking, and
writing skills. However, she feels overwhelmed by the amount of time she spends
reviewing student work and maintaining student records. Ms. Galloway discusses the
issue with her mentor teacher who helps her list the specific problems she is having, as
shown below.
1. Too much class time gets wasted collecting and passing out - Answer -a reflective
process for Ms. Galloway to use to improve her instruction.
For the units in her high school physics class, Ms. Galloway develops a series of
experiments for students to work on independently at their own pace within a specified
time frame. After each experiment, students turn in their lab notes and a detailed report,
and Ms. Galloway notes any problems for students to review. Students determine how
to improve and revise their work according to Ms. Galloway's feedback before they can
move on to the next experiment. As the school year progresses, Ms. Galloway is very
pleased with the overall improvement in her students' lab skills, scientific thinking, and
writing skills. However, she feels overwhelmed by the amount of time she spends
reviewing student work and maintaining student records. Ms. Galloway discusses the
issue with her mentor teacher who helps her list the specific problems she is having, as
shown below.
1. Too much class time gets wasted collecting and passing out - Answer -review
research-based educational articles about managing materials.
