Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) Grades 7-12 (5624) — Form 1

According to social learning theory, which of the following introductions to a spelling lesson is most likely to result in students' successful learning? A. "If you learn some basic spelling rules, you will become a better speller." B. "Let's see how many spelling rules you can write down in one minute." C. "Let's use your last composition to identify some words you don't know how to spell." D. "How would you rate yourself as a speller A. "If you learn some basic spelling rules, you will become a better speller." social learning theorists suggest that the effect of a behavior has an impact on people's motivation to engage in that specific behavior. If a student expects a positive outcome from a behavior or thinks a positive outcome is highly probable, then the student is more likely to engage in that behavior. A teacher wants to develop an assessment based on the work of Benjamin Bloom. To best meet the goal, the assessment should include A. scaffolding tasks for the knowledge and skills that will be assessed B. test questions that assess varying levels of understanding C. items that correspond with students' primary learning styles D. opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning in writing test questions that assess varying levels of understanding -----work involved different levels of complexity of learning objectives that can relate to assessment of those objectives. Bloom Mr. O'Conner is a first-year middle school mathematics teacher. Over the course of the year, he has struggled with classroom management. Which of the following opportunities would be the most beneficial for Mr. O'Conner right now? A. The school district is offering a workshop focused on various ways to communicate with parents. B. There is a local workshop on promoting emotional intelligence in the classroom. C. There are research articles that focus on new strategies in mathematics instruction. D. A community agency is offering teachers the opportunity to apply for grant funds. There is a local workshop on promoting emotional intelligence in the classroom.