Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences has influenced Education most
significantly by highlighting the value of:
A) defining a variety of learning goals for students who are achieving at different
levels
B) using cooperative learning strategies with heterogenous groups of students to
promote achievement
C) providing students with many opportunities to engage in self-directed learning
D) using varied instructional approaches for students who think and learn in
different ways Correct Answer: D) using caried insteuctional approaches for
students who think and learn in different ways
According to Lawrence Kohlberg, which of the following milestones in the
development of an individual's moral reasoning would most likely be achieved
last?
A) the individual feels empathy for another's situation and a desire to provide
assistance based on that empathy
B) the individual expresses values based on his/her own conscience and informed
by universal principles of justice and equality
C) the individual looks to laws and acknowledged authority figures for guidelines
about what is right and wrong
D) the individual makes decisions about his/her actions based on the approval of
others and recognition of potential consequences Correct Answer: B) the
individual expressed values based on his/her own conscience and informed by
universal principles of justice and equality
, Which of the following situations most clearly illustrates how a student's
development in one domain (e.g., cognitive, linguistic, physical, social, emotional)
can affect development and/or performance in another domain?
A) a student with severe physical disabilities exhibits strong verbal and conceptual
skills in her academic work
B) a student who is a talented athlete is also one of the highest achievers in her
school in math and science
C) a student with low self-esteem refuses to attempt new or challenging learning
tasks because he is sure he will fail
D) a student who is bilingual shows similar skills and confidence in both languages
in which he is proficient Correct Answer: C) a student with low self-esteem
refuses to attempt new or challenging learning tasks because he is sure he will fail
A science teacher assigns a class of seventh graders to write two paragraphs, one
presenting arguments that justify the use of animals for experimentation and the
other arguing against this practice. Which of the following is likely to be the most
important benefit of this assignment?
A) providing students with practice in distinguishing and categorizing related ideas
B) developing students' awareness of their own thinking patterns and processes
C) helping students recognize the relevance of their learning to their lives outside
of school
D) promoting students' ability to recognize and appreciate alternative
perspectives Correct Answer: D) promoting students' ability to recognize and
appreciate alternative perspectives
A ninth grade teacher is aware that students at this age differ widely in their level
of cognitive development. Which of the following approaches would best address
this range of development?
A) alternating presentations that introduce abstract concepts with related hands-
on student activities
B) reviewing concepts and skills mastered in earlier lessons at the beginning of
each new unit
significantly by highlighting the value of:
A) defining a variety of learning goals for students who are achieving at different
levels
B) using cooperative learning strategies with heterogenous groups of students to
promote achievement
C) providing students with many opportunities to engage in self-directed learning
D) using varied instructional approaches for students who think and learn in
different ways Correct Answer: D) using caried insteuctional approaches for
students who think and learn in different ways
According to Lawrence Kohlberg, which of the following milestones in the
development of an individual's moral reasoning would most likely be achieved
last?
A) the individual feels empathy for another's situation and a desire to provide
assistance based on that empathy
B) the individual expresses values based on his/her own conscience and informed
by universal principles of justice and equality
C) the individual looks to laws and acknowledged authority figures for guidelines
about what is right and wrong
D) the individual makes decisions about his/her actions based on the approval of
others and recognition of potential consequences Correct Answer: B) the
individual expressed values based on his/her own conscience and informed by
universal principles of justice and equality
, Which of the following situations most clearly illustrates how a student's
development in one domain (e.g., cognitive, linguistic, physical, social, emotional)
can affect development and/or performance in another domain?
A) a student with severe physical disabilities exhibits strong verbal and conceptual
skills in her academic work
B) a student who is a talented athlete is also one of the highest achievers in her
school in math and science
C) a student with low self-esteem refuses to attempt new or challenging learning
tasks because he is sure he will fail
D) a student who is bilingual shows similar skills and confidence in both languages
in which he is proficient Correct Answer: C) a student with low self-esteem
refuses to attempt new or challenging learning tasks because he is sure he will fail
A science teacher assigns a class of seventh graders to write two paragraphs, one
presenting arguments that justify the use of animals for experimentation and the
other arguing against this practice. Which of the following is likely to be the most
important benefit of this assignment?
A) providing students with practice in distinguishing and categorizing related ideas
B) developing students' awareness of their own thinking patterns and processes
C) helping students recognize the relevance of their learning to their lives outside
of school
D) promoting students' ability to recognize and appreciate alternative
perspectives Correct Answer: D) promoting students' ability to recognize and
appreciate alternative perspectives
A ninth grade teacher is aware that students at this age differ widely in their level
of cognitive development. Which of the following approaches would best address
this range of development?
A) alternating presentations that introduce abstract concepts with related hands-
on student activities
B) reviewing concepts and skills mastered in earlier lessons at the beginning of
each new unit
