TX Teachers Part 2 The Learner
(Quizzes & answers)
How would you contrast the way Eastern and Western society values learning? ANS -Western society
honors logical and sequential thought more than Eastern society.
Which statement supports chunking an assignment for students? ANS -Students can generally only
focus on an assigned task for 1-2 minutes for every year of the child's age up to 20 minutes.
How would you differentiate the most critical relationships between the industry vs. inferiority stage
and the most critical relationship in the identity vs. role stage? ANS -In the industry vs. inferiority stage,
the most important relationship is with the child's peers.
Based on what you know about Jean Piaget and his research into cognitive development, why is it so
important to strike a balance between challenging a child's perceptions and ensuring activities are
developmentally appropriate? ANS -To be sure there is enough of a challenge to require adaptation but
not cause the child the disengage.
What conclusion can you draw about a teacher's need for understanding child development? ANS -
Teachers must incorporate their knowledge of child development into their routine planning of
classroom instruction in order to maximize student learning.
Which is an example of incorporating the interpersonal social intelligence into class? ANS -Engaging
students in cooperative learning groups
Who developed the theory of multiple intelligence's? ANS -Dr. Howard Gardner
How can you show your understanding of child development in the intermediate grades in the
classroom? ANS -Offering opportunities for students to work in cooperative learning
,How would you compare the definition of special populations in the past to the current definition? ANS
-The current definition includes any population of students who has needs that must be considered by
the teacher.
Which of the following instructional accommodations would you use to support an ELL in the classroom?
ANS -Extending wait time
What is an IEP? ANS -An IEP is an individualized education plan for a special education student.
What is the primary difference between Bilingual education and English as a Second Language
programs? ANS -English as a second language only uses English to teach students.
What information would you NOT share at an ARD meeting with parents? ANS -Opinions about the
child
How would you summarize the difference between generational poverty and situational poverty? ANS -
Situational poverty is shorter and usually due to a specific situation
What is a significant problem with the definition of an at-risk label? ANS -The definition is unclear
among educators.
How would you justify giving instructions 1 or 2 at a time for students with ADHD? ANS -Time is created
for students with ADHD to tune in and process the information.
How might you use practice academies with students that have RAD (Reactive Attachment Disruptive
Disorder)? ANS -Role play where the teacher models a desired behavior and the student practices or
models.
How would you apply what you know about OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) in the classroom with
students? ANS -Try to redirect compulsions rather than using consequences
, Based on what you know about depression, which classroom interventions could you use with students
with depression? ANS -Based on what you know about depression, which classroom interventions
could you use with students with depression?
Which of the following classroom interventions would you recommend implementing in the class where
you have a student with bipolar disorder? ANS -Be flexible with curriculum, may need to adjust
Which of the following choices does NOT show how your understanding of Oppositional Defiant
Disorder (ODD) toward a student in the classroom? ANS -Shorten assignments
Why do you think it's important for teachers to understand behaviors as a possible symptom of mental
illness? ANS -If teachers understand behaviors as a possible symptom of mental illness, they can
change the way they address the issue.
According to Piaget, sequencing events and classifying objects according to characteristics are typical of
children in the stage. ANS -Concrete Operational
We expect children in junior high to be able to think abstractly. This is because they are in Piaget's stage.
ANS -Formal Operational
Children in Piaget's Preoperational stage are unable to understand . ANS -Conservation of Mass
In Piaget's theory, children in the Concrete Operational stage develop the ability to . ANS -Classify
objects according to several characteristics
According to Piaget, a child of 10 would not be able to do which of the following? ANS -Test theories or
hypotheses about issues systematically
During the teen years' children struggle with social interactions and grapple with moral issues. Erikson
says that they are struggling with ANS -Identity vs. Role Confusion
According to Erikson, a primary center should be filled with ________________ in order to meet the
children's developmental needs. ANS -Play-like learning
(Quizzes & answers)
How would you contrast the way Eastern and Western society values learning? ANS -Western society
honors logical and sequential thought more than Eastern society.
Which statement supports chunking an assignment for students? ANS -Students can generally only
focus on an assigned task for 1-2 minutes for every year of the child's age up to 20 minutes.
How would you differentiate the most critical relationships between the industry vs. inferiority stage
and the most critical relationship in the identity vs. role stage? ANS -In the industry vs. inferiority stage,
the most important relationship is with the child's peers.
Based on what you know about Jean Piaget and his research into cognitive development, why is it so
important to strike a balance between challenging a child's perceptions and ensuring activities are
developmentally appropriate? ANS -To be sure there is enough of a challenge to require adaptation but
not cause the child the disengage.
What conclusion can you draw about a teacher's need for understanding child development? ANS -
Teachers must incorporate their knowledge of child development into their routine planning of
classroom instruction in order to maximize student learning.
Which is an example of incorporating the interpersonal social intelligence into class? ANS -Engaging
students in cooperative learning groups
Who developed the theory of multiple intelligence's? ANS -Dr. Howard Gardner
How can you show your understanding of child development in the intermediate grades in the
classroom? ANS -Offering opportunities for students to work in cooperative learning
,How would you compare the definition of special populations in the past to the current definition? ANS
-The current definition includes any population of students who has needs that must be considered by
the teacher.
Which of the following instructional accommodations would you use to support an ELL in the classroom?
ANS -Extending wait time
What is an IEP? ANS -An IEP is an individualized education plan for a special education student.
What is the primary difference between Bilingual education and English as a Second Language
programs? ANS -English as a second language only uses English to teach students.
What information would you NOT share at an ARD meeting with parents? ANS -Opinions about the
child
How would you summarize the difference between generational poverty and situational poverty? ANS -
Situational poverty is shorter and usually due to a specific situation
What is a significant problem with the definition of an at-risk label? ANS -The definition is unclear
among educators.
How would you justify giving instructions 1 or 2 at a time for students with ADHD? ANS -Time is created
for students with ADHD to tune in and process the information.
How might you use practice academies with students that have RAD (Reactive Attachment Disruptive
Disorder)? ANS -Role play where the teacher models a desired behavior and the student practices or
models.
How would you apply what you know about OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) in the classroom with
students? ANS -Try to redirect compulsions rather than using consequences
, Based on what you know about depression, which classroom interventions could you use with students
with depression? ANS -Based on what you know about depression, which classroom interventions
could you use with students with depression?
Which of the following classroom interventions would you recommend implementing in the class where
you have a student with bipolar disorder? ANS -Be flexible with curriculum, may need to adjust
Which of the following choices does NOT show how your understanding of Oppositional Defiant
Disorder (ODD) toward a student in the classroom? ANS -Shorten assignments
Why do you think it's important for teachers to understand behaviors as a possible symptom of mental
illness? ANS -If teachers understand behaviors as a possible symptom of mental illness, they can
change the way they address the issue.
According to Piaget, sequencing events and classifying objects according to characteristics are typical of
children in the stage. ANS -Concrete Operational
We expect children in junior high to be able to think abstractly. This is because they are in Piaget's stage.
ANS -Formal Operational
Children in Piaget's Preoperational stage are unable to understand . ANS -Conservation of Mass
In Piaget's theory, children in the Concrete Operational stage develop the ability to . ANS -Classify
objects according to several characteristics
According to Piaget, a child of 10 would not be able to do which of the following? ANS -Test theories or
hypotheses about issues systematically
During the teen years' children struggle with social interactions and grapple with moral issues. Erikson
says that they are struggling with ANS -Identity vs. Role Confusion
According to Erikson, a primary center should be filled with ________________ in order to meet the
children's developmental needs. ANS -Play-like learning
