School Counselor 252 |
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,Which of the following is NOT a key component of A.Instructional Scaffolding
Response to Intervention (RtI)? B.Universal Screening
C.Progress Monitoring
D.Multi-tiered Interventions
Answer A is correct. Instructional scaffolding is the correct answer because it is
a good teaching method and can be used in Tier interventions but is not one of
the key component of RtI. Instructional scaffolding is a process through which
a teacher adds supports for students in order to enhance learning and aid in
the mastery of tasks. The teacher does this by systematically building on
students' experiences and knowledge as they are learning new skills.
A learning disability is considered a disorder in which A.Mathematics disability
basic psychological processes are affected and hinders B.Written Expression disability
a child's ability to process information. Which of the C.Reading disability
following is NOT an area of learning generally impacted D.Social Interaction disability
by a specific learning disability?
Answer D is correct. Social interaction disability is not a specific learning
disability. Social interaction plays an important role in learning. Interacting with
other people has proven to be quite effective in assisting the learner to
organize their thoughts, reflect on their understanding, and finding gaps in their
reasoning but it is not a criteria of a specific learning disability.
What is a strategy that asks students and teachers to A.Scaffolding
share the role of teacher by allowing both to lead the B.Reciprocal teaching
discussion about a given reading? It also involves four C.Think-aloud
strategies that guides the discussion-predicting, D.Metacognition
question generating, summarizing and clarifying.
Answer B is correct. Reciprocal teaching is the correct answer because it refers
to an instructional activity in which students become the teacher in small group
reading sessions. Teachers model, then help students learn to guide group
discussions using four strategies: summarizing, question generating, clarifying,
and predicting.
At the end of each grading period, Ms. Petty, a school A.Organizational skills
counselor, has students review their academic B.Interpersonal skills
portfolios, which include a variety of assignments from C.Goal-setting skills
all content areas. For each content area, she asks D.Problem-solving skills
students to identify in their work one specific strength
and one area that needs improvement. In using the Answer C is correct. Goal-setting skills is the correct answer because it
strategy, Ms. Petty is primarily helping students develop identifies strengths and areas in need of improvement. It allows students to use
which of the following? self-reflection in the learning process, which in turn allows them to establish
learning goals. Goal setting for students could focus on healthy habits,
behaviors, and personal achievements.
, The school counselor was grouping students based on A.Visual Learning Style
their individual learning style to help the classroom B.Auditory Learning Style
teacher's work effectively when teaching all students. C.Kinesthetic Learning Style (Tactile)
Using the VARK learning styles and the scenario below, D.Reading/Writing Learning Style
determine which type of learning style this student
is.This learner likes to: Answer A is correct. Visual Learning Style is the correct because this type of
Make outlines to structure large amounts of learner is better able to retain information when it is presented to them in a
information. graphic depiction, such as arrows, charts, diagrams, symbols, and more. Visual
Use flashcards to help you remember key terms and learners thrive with clear pictures of information hierarchy.
information.
Assign colors to common themes in your notes.
Mark important notes with colored pens or highlighters.
Draw pictures, figures, and diagrams to accompany the
information.
A 3rd grade classroom teacher has asked the school A.Incorporating movement
counselor to teach a lesson on self-control. When she B.Handing out a worksheet
begins teaching, the lesson the classroom becomes C.Allowing group work
noisy, unengaged and disruptive. Which practice did D.Chunking lessons
the school counselor use?
Answer B is correct. Handing out a worksheet is the correct answer because it
can have some negative effects in the classroom such as lack of hands-on
learning and can discourage abstract thinking. Worksheets can also discourage
socialization and creativity among children. Worksheets do not allow children
to work together or collaborate on a project. At an age where social skills are
critical and still forming, the activities in our classrooms should promote
collaboration, not discourage it. While handing out a worksheet can be
effective at times, it does not engage students or encourage deeper learning
or growth.
Which therapy approach is NOT available in a public- A.Applied behavior analysis (ABA)
school setting to help support students identified with B.Speech and Language Therapy
the eligibility of Autism? C.Social Skills Training (SST)
D.Occupational Therapy
Answer A is correct. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a therapy that helps
kids with autism learn skills and lessen problematic behavior. In ABA therapy, a
therapist reinforces desired behaviors and discourages unwanted behavior in a
patient. Therapists use rewards to encourage a patient to develop
communication, language, and other skills. ABA is the correct answer because
while a teacher can implement ABA techniques in the classroom, ABA should
be implemented by a certified ABA therapist and not usually fully implemented
in a public-school setting.
A school counselor is trying to decide which learning A.Behaviorism
theory best suits a third grade Science class she is B.Cognitivism
working with? Since education has many different C.Andragogy
approaches based on the context and the individuals D.Constructivism
participating in it, she decides to go with which theory?
Answer D is correct. Constructivism is the correct answer because it
emphasizes learners' previous experiences. Constructivism is often employed
to teach tasks that are more complex. The goal is to create autonomous
learners, facilitate thinking and problem-solving skills that can be transferred,
and activate learners to construct their own knowledge. Constructivist
strategies include student interest rather than textbook content, complex
problem-solving, experimentation, skill-based, and open-ended approaches,
discovery, and guided learning
Study Guide, Practice
Questions & Exam
Review
|Guaranteed success|
,Which of the following is NOT a key component of A.Instructional Scaffolding
Response to Intervention (RtI)? B.Universal Screening
C.Progress Monitoring
D.Multi-tiered Interventions
Answer A is correct. Instructional scaffolding is the correct answer because it is
a good teaching method and can be used in Tier interventions but is not one of
the key component of RtI. Instructional scaffolding is a process through which
a teacher adds supports for students in order to enhance learning and aid in
the mastery of tasks. The teacher does this by systematically building on
students' experiences and knowledge as they are learning new skills.
A learning disability is considered a disorder in which A.Mathematics disability
basic psychological processes are affected and hinders B.Written Expression disability
a child's ability to process information. Which of the C.Reading disability
following is NOT an area of learning generally impacted D.Social Interaction disability
by a specific learning disability?
Answer D is correct. Social interaction disability is not a specific learning
disability. Social interaction plays an important role in learning. Interacting with
other people has proven to be quite effective in assisting the learner to
organize their thoughts, reflect on their understanding, and finding gaps in their
reasoning but it is not a criteria of a specific learning disability.
What is a strategy that asks students and teachers to A.Scaffolding
share the role of teacher by allowing both to lead the B.Reciprocal teaching
discussion about a given reading? It also involves four C.Think-aloud
strategies that guides the discussion-predicting, D.Metacognition
question generating, summarizing and clarifying.
Answer B is correct. Reciprocal teaching is the correct answer because it refers
to an instructional activity in which students become the teacher in small group
reading sessions. Teachers model, then help students learn to guide group
discussions using four strategies: summarizing, question generating, clarifying,
and predicting.
At the end of each grading period, Ms. Petty, a school A.Organizational skills
counselor, has students review their academic B.Interpersonal skills
portfolios, which include a variety of assignments from C.Goal-setting skills
all content areas. For each content area, she asks D.Problem-solving skills
students to identify in their work one specific strength
and one area that needs improvement. In using the Answer C is correct. Goal-setting skills is the correct answer because it
strategy, Ms. Petty is primarily helping students develop identifies strengths and areas in need of improvement. It allows students to use
which of the following? self-reflection in the learning process, which in turn allows them to establish
learning goals. Goal setting for students could focus on healthy habits,
behaviors, and personal achievements.
, The school counselor was grouping students based on A.Visual Learning Style
their individual learning style to help the classroom B.Auditory Learning Style
teacher's work effectively when teaching all students. C.Kinesthetic Learning Style (Tactile)
Using the VARK learning styles and the scenario below, D.Reading/Writing Learning Style
determine which type of learning style this student
is.This learner likes to: Answer A is correct. Visual Learning Style is the correct because this type of
Make outlines to structure large amounts of learner is better able to retain information when it is presented to them in a
information. graphic depiction, such as arrows, charts, diagrams, symbols, and more. Visual
Use flashcards to help you remember key terms and learners thrive with clear pictures of information hierarchy.
information.
Assign colors to common themes in your notes.
Mark important notes with colored pens or highlighters.
Draw pictures, figures, and diagrams to accompany the
information.
A 3rd grade classroom teacher has asked the school A.Incorporating movement
counselor to teach a lesson on self-control. When she B.Handing out a worksheet
begins teaching, the lesson the classroom becomes C.Allowing group work
noisy, unengaged and disruptive. Which practice did D.Chunking lessons
the school counselor use?
Answer B is correct. Handing out a worksheet is the correct answer because it
can have some negative effects in the classroom such as lack of hands-on
learning and can discourage abstract thinking. Worksheets can also discourage
socialization and creativity among children. Worksheets do not allow children
to work together or collaborate on a project. At an age where social skills are
critical and still forming, the activities in our classrooms should promote
collaboration, not discourage it. While handing out a worksheet can be
effective at times, it does not engage students or encourage deeper learning
or growth.
Which therapy approach is NOT available in a public- A.Applied behavior analysis (ABA)
school setting to help support students identified with B.Speech and Language Therapy
the eligibility of Autism? C.Social Skills Training (SST)
D.Occupational Therapy
Answer A is correct. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a therapy that helps
kids with autism learn skills and lessen problematic behavior. In ABA therapy, a
therapist reinforces desired behaviors and discourages unwanted behavior in a
patient. Therapists use rewards to encourage a patient to develop
communication, language, and other skills. ABA is the correct answer because
while a teacher can implement ABA techniques in the classroom, ABA should
be implemented by a certified ABA therapist and not usually fully implemented
in a public-school setting.
A school counselor is trying to decide which learning A.Behaviorism
theory best suits a third grade Science class she is B.Cognitivism
working with? Since education has many different C.Andragogy
approaches based on the context and the individuals D.Constructivism
participating in it, she decides to go with which theory?
Answer D is correct. Constructivism is the correct answer because it
emphasizes learners' previous experiences. Constructivism is often employed
to teach tasks that are more complex. The goal is to create autonomous
learners, facilitate thinking and problem-solving skills that can be transferred,
and activate learners to construct their own knowledge. Constructivist
strategies include student interest rather than textbook content, complex
problem-solving, experimentation, skill-based, and open-ended approaches,
discovery, and guided learning
