EDUC 1301 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS ALL CORRECT
When Carlos Ovando's family first emigrated from Nicaragua, school was difficult for
him because of his limited English proficiency and because he was not allowed to speak
Spanish at school. His experience was most similar to that of - Answer-Kinney Lau,
whose difficulty in school led to a landmark court case, Lau v. Nichols
Nick is a high school teacher in a large city in the Southeast. Although he is white, he
works well with the diverse students in his school, as well as with the parents in the
community. One of the things students and parents appreciate about Nick is that he is
comfortable in the community and he has taken the time to learn about his students and
"where they come from." In terms of multicultural education, Nick emphasizes - Answer-
cultural competence
Multicultural educators that follow the approach called "teaching the culturally different"
primarily advocate - Answer-creating close links between school and home so that
minority children can succeed academically
Paula is an elementary school teacher who often feels more like the last thing in the
world she gets to do is teach her students. She feels as though much of her day is
taken up with determining who gets to speak, when to line up for lunch, how the class
will work when broken into groups, and so forth. Based on these actions, Paula
occupies the role of - Answer-gatekeeper
A group of teachers at a local middle school were concerned about how students who
did not speak English as their first language were struggling in their reading classes. In
response, the teachers decided to develop the "Read from the Heart" program and
implement it in their classes. They would pre- and post-test the students to see if the
program helped the students' reading proficiency. Based on the description above,
these teachers were engaged in - Answer-collaborative action research
Which of the following statements accurately describes the nature of hiring of teachers
and administrators and support staff? - Answer-The number of American administrators
and nonteaching support staff has more than doubled over the past three decades
, Suggested strategies for creating learning communities include all the following
EXCEPT - Answer-consolidating smaller schools into larger ones to achieve a "critical
mass" of learners in a school
Lower-order questions occur in - Answer-the knowledge and comprehension stages of
Bloom's taxonomy
Higher-order questions are most effectively used during - Answer-a discussion of
student opinions
In order to help manage student anger and aggression, Irina frequently includes as part
of her instruction activities that are collaborative and allow her students to express their
ideas and opinions. Irina's approach reflects learning - Answer-community
Compared to resumes, portfolios - Answer-take a more creative approach to
highlighting a candidate's skills
Pavel is a new teacher in an inner-city school in Boston. To prepare for teaching, Pavel
first had to promise his school that he would stay for at least five years. Then, he spent
his first year on the job observing and working with Dava Anderson, a master teacher
who had been working with inner-city students her entire career. All the while, Pavel
was taking coursework at Boston College to gain a theoretical understanding of
teaching. Only during his second year was he allowed to teach students of his own, and
then only under Dava's careful supervision. Based on the description, Pavel is part of -
Answer-a teaching residency program
Elaine has been a fifth grade teacher since 1998. During this time she has become an
adopt observer of her students and how they learn. Elaine takes her experiences with
her students and combines them with the theory she has learned to craft instruction that
promotes curiosity, tolerance, honesty, respect for diversity, and appreciation for all
cultures. Finally, Elaine makes a point of modeling these virtues for her students so that
they master these ideas even more effectively. Elaine's actions most closely reflect
which of the NBPTS's core propositions? - Answer-Teachers think systematically about
their practice and learn from experience.
When Amanda decided to be a teacher in college, she found that her school had
discontinued its undergraduate teaching major. In its place, Amanda did a fifth-year
program that combined both bachelor and master's level requirements. Interestingly,
when Amanda went for her NBPTS certification as a teacher, the principles reflected in
the NBPTS requirements reflected those she encountered in her teacher preparation in
college. Amanda's teacher preparation most closely reflected the ideas contained in -
Answer-A Nation Prepared
Edward lives in Maryland during the colonial period. When it comes time to choose a
trade, he decides he wishes to become a teacher. How would he prepare to teach
ANSWERS ALL CORRECT
When Carlos Ovando's family first emigrated from Nicaragua, school was difficult for
him because of his limited English proficiency and because he was not allowed to speak
Spanish at school. His experience was most similar to that of - Answer-Kinney Lau,
whose difficulty in school led to a landmark court case, Lau v. Nichols
Nick is a high school teacher in a large city in the Southeast. Although he is white, he
works well with the diverse students in his school, as well as with the parents in the
community. One of the things students and parents appreciate about Nick is that he is
comfortable in the community and he has taken the time to learn about his students and
"where they come from." In terms of multicultural education, Nick emphasizes - Answer-
cultural competence
Multicultural educators that follow the approach called "teaching the culturally different"
primarily advocate - Answer-creating close links between school and home so that
minority children can succeed academically
Paula is an elementary school teacher who often feels more like the last thing in the
world she gets to do is teach her students. She feels as though much of her day is
taken up with determining who gets to speak, when to line up for lunch, how the class
will work when broken into groups, and so forth. Based on these actions, Paula
occupies the role of - Answer-gatekeeper
A group of teachers at a local middle school were concerned about how students who
did not speak English as their first language were struggling in their reading classes. In
response, the teachers decided to develop the "Read from the Heart" program and
implement it in their classes. They would pre- and post-test the students to see if the
program helped the students' reading proficiency. Based on the description above,
these teachers were engaged in - Answer-collaborative action research
Which of the following statements accurately describes the nature of hiring of teachers
and administrators and support staff? - Answer-The number of American administrators
and nonteaching support staff has more than doubled over the past three decades
, Suggested strategies for creating learning communities include all the following
EXCEPT - Answer-consolidating smaller schools into larger ones to achieve a "critical
mass" of learners in a school
Lower-order questions occur in - Answer-the knowledge and comprehension stages of
Bloom's taxonomy
Higher-order questions are most effectively used during - Answer-a discussion of
student opinions
In order to help manage student anger and aggression, Irina frequently includes as part
of her instruction activities that are collaborative and allow her students to express their
ideas and opinions. Irina's approach reflects learning - Answer-community
Compared to resumes, portfolios - Answer-take a more creative approach to
highlighting a candidate's skills
Pavel is a new teacher in an inner-city school in Boston. To prepare for teaching, Pavel
first had to promise his school that he would stay for at least five years. Then, he spent
his first year on the job observing and working with Dava Anderson, a master teacher
who had been working with inner-city students her entire career. All the while, Pavel
was taking coursework at Boston College to gain a theoretical understanding of
teaching. Only during his second year was he allowed to teach students of his own, and
then only under Dava's careful supervision. Based on the description, Pavel is part of -
Answer-a teaching residency program
Elaine has been a fifth grade teacher since 1998. During this time she has become an
adopt observer of her students and how they learn. Elaine takes her experiences with
her students and combines them with the theory she has learned to craft instruction that
promotes curiosity, tolerance, honesty, respect for diversity, and appreciation for all
cultures. Finally, Elaine makes a point of modeling these virtues for her students so that
they master these ideas even more effectively. Elaine's actions most closely reflect
which of the NBPTS's core propositions? - Answer-Teachers think systematically about
their practice and learn from experience.
When Amanda decided to be a teacher in college, she found that her school had
discontinued its undergraduate teaching major. In its place, Amanda did a fifth-year
program that combined both bachelor and master's level requirements. Interestingly,
when Amanda went for her NBPTS certification as a teacher, the principles reflected in
the NBPTS requirements reflected those she encountered in her teacher preparation in
college. Amanda's teacher preparation most closely reflected the ideas contained in -
Answer-A Nation Prepared
Edward lives in Maryland during the colonial period. When it comes time to choose a
trade, he decides he wishes to become a teacher. How would he prepare to teach
