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Educational Psychology Theory and
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In the first paragraph, Ellen Mathis does not understand why her students are nonproductive and
unimaginative in their writing. According to educational psychology research, which of the
following teacher characteristics is Ellen most likely lacking? - answer✔✔Intentionality
Leah Washington talks with Ellen Mathis about getting students to write interesting
compositions. Which of the following statements summarizes Leah's approach to teaching
writing? - answer✔✔Select teaching methods, learning activities, and instructional materials that
are appropriate and motivating for students.
According to research on the development of expertise, what characteristic separates novice
teachers from expert teachers? - answer✔✔Novice teachers have to constantly upgrade and
examine their own teaching practices, whereas experts use a "best practices" approach.
Educational psychologists are often accused of studying the obvious. However, they have
learned that the "obvious" is not always true. All of the following statements demonstrate this
idea except one. Which one is obvious and supported by research? - answer✔✔Intentional
teachers balance competing goals according to the needs of particular students and situations.
Leah Washington discusses many of her teaching strategies with Ellen Mathis. One can easily
see that Leah views teaching as a decision-making process. She recognizes problems and issues,
considers situations from multiple perspectives, calls on her professional knowledge to formulate
action, and - answer✔✔selects the most appropriate action and assesses the consequence.
The products of research are principles, laws, and theories. Leah Washington describes many
principles and theories of educational psychology as she speaks with Ellen Mathis about teaching
students to write compositions. First, describe an instruction action with which Ellen Mathis is
having difficulties (e.g., Ellen assigns all students the same topic), and then describe principles
and theories she can use to engage her students in exciting and meaningful lessons. - answer✔✔
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Intentional teachers are aware of resources available for professional learning. They continually
refine their practices to address the needs of all students. List four actions you could take to find
information to help you teach your students with limited English proficiency. - answer✔✔
According to Piaget, why do preoperational children think a cut-up sandwich is more sandwich
than a whole one? - answer✔✔
According to Vygotsky, why does cooperative work help children to learn? - answer✔✔
According to Bronfenbrenner, how might parental divorce change a child's cognitive
development? - answer✔✔
Write a brief description of a typical student at one of the following grade levels: K-1, 2-5, 6-8,
9-12. Use the ideas of each theorist from this chapter to guide your description. - answer✔✔
Make a list of developmentally appropriate teaching strategies for one of the following grade
levels: K-1, 2-5, 6-8, 9-12. - answer✔✔
As noted in the interaction between Sam and Billy, there are enormous differences between
students who are several years apart. According to the information presented in the chapter,
which of the following behaviors is more likely to be exhibited by Billy than by Sam? -
answer✔✔Obey parents
According to the information presented in the chapter, which of the following behaviors is more
likely to be exhibited by Sam than by Billy? - answer✔✔Defy convention
Typically, a young child's social life evolves in relatively predictable ways. The social network
grows from an intimate relationship with parents or other guardians to relationships with -
answer✔✔other family members, nonrelated adults, and then peers.
For students like Sam Stevens, who is entering the stage of what Piaget terms "formal
operations," which of the following instructional strategies would be considered developmentally
appropriate? - answer✔✔Require Sam to write assignments that require debate (argue pro or con
on an issue).
One of the first signs of early adolescence is the appearance of reflectivity. What is this? -
answer✔✔The ability to think about one's own mind
Design a lesson that would be considered developmentally appropriate for someone Billy's age.
Explain why you believe it would be appropriate. - answer✔✔
Design a lesson that would be considered developmentally appropriate for someone Sam's age.
Explain why you believe it would be appropriate. - answer✔✔
One of the most serious problems of adolescence is delinquency. Delinquents are usually -
answer✔✔low achievers who feel they can't succeed in school.
Educational Psychology Theory and
Practice Exam Questions With Correct
Answers
In the first paragraph, Ellen Mathis does not understand why her students are nonproductive and
unimaginative in their writing. According to educational psychology research, which of the
following teacher characteristics is Ellen most likely lacking? - answer✔✔Intentionality
Leah Washington talks with Ellen Mathis about getting students to write interesting
compositions. Which of the following statements summarizes Leah's approach to teaching
writing? - answer✔✔Select teaching methods, learning activities, and instructional materials that
are appropriate and motivating for students.
According to research on the development of expertise, what characteristic separates novice
teachers from expert teachers? - answer✔✔Novice teachers have to constantly upgrade and
examine their own teaching practices, whereas experts use a "best practices" approach.
Educational psychologists are often accused of studying the obvious. However, they have
learned that the "obvious" is not always true. All of the following statements demonstrate this
idea except one. Which one is obvious and supported by research? - answer✔✔Intentional
teachers balance competing goals according to the needs of particular students and situations.
Leah Washington discusses many of her teaching strategies with Ellen Mathis. One can easily
see that Leah views teaching as a decision-making process. She recognizes problems and issues,
considers situations from multiple perspectives, calls on her professional knowledge to formulate
action, and - answer✔✔selects the most appropriate action and assesses the consequence.
The products of research are principles, laws, and theories. Leah Washington describes many
principles and theories of educational psychology as she speaks with Ellen Mathis about teaching
students to write compositions. First, describe an instruction action with which Ellen Mathis is
having difficulties (e.g., Ellen assigns all students the same topic), and then describe principles
and theories she can use to engage her students in exciting and meaningful lessons. - answer✔✔
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Intentional teachers are aware of resources available for professional learning. They continually
refine their practices to address the needs of all students. List four actions you could take to find
information to help you teach your students with limited English proficiency. - answer✔✔
According to Piaget, why do preoperational children think a cut-up sandwich is more sandwich
than a whole one? - answer✔✔
According to Vygotsky, why does cooperative work help children to learn? - answer✔✔
According to Bronfenbrenner, how might parental divorce change a child's cognitive
development? - answer✔✔
Write a brief description of a typical student at one of the following grade levels: K-1, 2-5, 6-8,
9-12. Use the ideas of each theorist from this chapter to guide your description. - answer✔✔
Make a list of developmentally appropriate teaching strategies for one of the following grade
levels: K-1, 2-5, 6-8, 9-12. - answer✔✔
As noted in the interaction between Sam and Billy, there are enormous differences between
students who are several years apart. According to the information presented in the chapter,
which of the following behaviors is more likely to be exhibited by Billy than by Sam? -
answer✔✔Obey parents
According to the information presented in the chapter, which of the following behaviors is more
likely to be exhibited by Sam than by Billy? - answer✔✔Defy convention
Typically, a young child's social life evolves in relatively predictable ways. The social network
grows from an intimate relationship with parents or other guardians to relationships with -
answer✔✔other family members, nonrelated adults, and then peers.
For students like Sam Stevens, who is entering the stage of what Piaget terms "formal
operations," which of the following instructional strategies would be considered developmentally
appropriate? - answer✔✔Require Sam to write assignments that require debate (argue pro or con
on an issue).
One of the first signs of early adolescence is the appearance of reflectivity. What is this? -
answer✔✔The ability to think about one's own mind
Design a lesson that would be considered developmentally appropriate for someone Billy's age.
Explain why you believe it would be appropriate. - answer✔✔
Design a lesson that would be considered developmentally appropriate for someone Sam's age.
Explain why you believe it would be appropriate. - answer✔✔
One of the most serious problems of adolescence is delinquency. Delinquents are usually -
answer✔✔low achievers who feel they can't succeed in school.
