EDU 101 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH REVIEWED ANSWERS
Why is it important, in terms of equity, for teachers to reflect on their own cultural
backgrounds and perspectives? - Answer- Awareness of our beliefs and values is the
first step in understanding the biases that we may hold toward those with a different
background from our own
What does Bronfenbrenner's ecological model of human development describe? -
Answer- The influence of social and cultural contexts on human development
Why is understanding Family Systems Theory helpful for teachers? - Answer- Because
it explains the dynamics of family functioning so that teachers can understand diverse
children and build family partnerships
Which of the following is true about families and important for teachers to understand in
their work with children? - Answer- Families are diverse in many ways and are not good
or bad according to their composition
Important idea that describes children learning together with adults in a warm,
supportive classroom environment - Answer- Caring community of learners
A component of the Teaching Pyramid Model is - Answer- High-quality supportive
environments
Most powerful way that a teacher can support prosocial behavior - Answer- Provide
positive attention
Teachers should focus on this when establishing classroom rules and guidelines for
behavior - Answer- Attention on what the children should do
What is a transition? - Answer- The change from one activity or place to another
Highly effective, respectful intervention approach - Answer- Positive Behavior Support
Teaching as an art - Answer- Teacher develops learning experiences based on
children's interests and applies their knowledge of pedagogy in creative ways
Sociodramatic play does not help children - Answer- Follow multi-step directions
WITH REVIEWED ANSWERS
Why is it important, in terms of equity, for teachers to reflect on their own cultural
backgrounds and perspectives? - Answer- Awareness of our beliefs and values is the
first step in understanding the biases that we may hold toward those with a different
background from our own
What does Bronfenbrenner's ecological model of human development describe? -
Answer- The influence of social and cultural contexts on human development
Why is understanding Family Systems Theory helpful for teachers? - Answer- Because
it explains the dynamics of family functioning so that teachers can understand diverse
children and build family partnerships
Which of the following is true about families and important for teachers to understand in
their work with children? - Answer- Families are diverse in many ways and are not good
or bad according to their composition
Important idea that describes children learning together with adults in a warm,
supportive classroom environment - Answer- Caring community of learners
A component of the Teaching Pyramid Model is - Answer- High-quality supportive
environments
Most powerful way that a teacher can support prosocial behavior - Answer- Provide
positive attention
Teachers should focus on this when establishing classroom rules and guidelines for
behavior - Answer- Attention on what the children should do
What is a transition? - Answer- The change from one activity or place to another
Highly effective, respectful intervention approach - Answer- Positive Behavior Support
Teaching as an art - Answer- Teacher develops learning experiences based on
children's interests and applies their knowledge of pedagogy in creative ways
Sociodramatic play does not help children - Answer- Follow multi-step directions
