EPSY MIDTERM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following is the textbook for EPSY 3303 in Spring 2015? - Answers
:Woolfolk, A. (2013). Educational psychology (12th Ed.) Boston: Pearson. Student
Value Edition (paperback without My E Lab) or the e-book version. or latest edition.
Which of the "Proficiencies for Teachers in Learner-Centered Schools" (TX) contains
the following: "The teacher exhibits the highest standard of professionalism and bases
daily decisions on ethical principles."? - Answers :Learner-Centered Professional
Development
Which of the following is NOT on the syllabus as Course Objectives? - Answers
:Describing the key elements and changes to the No Child Left Behind Act.
Educational Psychology engages in many types of research related to teaching and
learning. Which of the following is an example of the type of research conducted? -
Answers :All of the above.
TRUE or FALSE. When each Module in this course ends, you can go back and work on
them any time you wish. - Answers :False
Educational Psychology is defined as......... - Answers :The discipline concerned with
teaching and learning processes; applies the methods and theories of psychology and
has its own theories as well.
Through the studies conducted in educational psychology, we have learned that
teachers do make a difference in the educational and personal successes of students.
This happens due to the effects of "good teaching". Which of the following is an
example of "good teaching"? - Answers :Mr. Howell realizes that he must deal with a
wide variety and range of student abilities and challenges, therefore, he adapts his
instruction and his assessment methods to the students' needs.
Where is Dr. Dickerson's office? - Answers :152 Carr - EFA
What is the name of your instructor? - Answers :Dr. Kimberly Dickerson
If you are seeking teacher certification at Angelo State University, you are referred to as
a " _________". - Answers :candidate
Check all that apply to the Case Study Report assignment for this course. - Answers
:You must get permission from parents, guardians, day-care directors, etc. or other
persons who are responsible for the child you will be observing for this case study
before you start the observations to collect your data.
You must observe the child on three separate occasions for at least 45 minutes each
time.
, You are responsible for finding a child to observe between the ages of 3 and 13 years
old.
When you write the Case Study Report you are to use pseudonyms for the child and
his/her parents.
All developmental theories have the following general principle in common - Answers
:Development is gradual
What part of the brain coordinates and orchestrates skilled movements? - Answers
:Cerebellum
According to Piaget, the foundation for development in all humans is supplied by -
Answers :maturation
Piaget's basic blocks of thinking and memory are called.... - Answers :schemes
According to Piaget, the two processes involved in adaptation are - Answers
:assimilation and accommodation
According to Piaget, when we try a particular strategy and it does not work, the
discomfort we experience is called - Answers :disequilibrium
According to Piaget, people pass through the four stages of cognitive development -
Answers :in the same sequence
If you are a Teacher Education candidate, you must make a C or better in this course
(EPSY 3303) to pass the course. - Answers :True! This is a foundation course that
prepares you for the professional role of a teacher and covers the key elements
required to pass the state certification exam for Professional Roles and Responsibilities.
According to the Texas Code of Ethics and Standard Practice for Texas Educators,
which of the following scenarios would be in violation of Standard 3? - Answers :Coach
Quinn, a middle school coach, makes any student that is late for his class run 50 laps
around the gym (which does not have air conditioning) no matter who they are or what
their excuses are. Everyone better be in his class on time and ready to work!
_________________ systematically uses observations or experiments to gather valid
and reliable data; involves rigorous and appropriate procedures for gathering and
analyzing the data, is clearly described so it can be repeated by others, and has been
rigorously reviewed by appropriate, independent experts. - Answers :Scientifically based
research
By sixth grade Royston becomes a better reader, able to read on grade level, to
comprehend the books and materials that he reads, and to do analytical thinking in
science and in math classes. This decription emphaizes what kind of development for
Royston? - Answers :cognitive
Which of the following is the textbook for EPSY 3303 in Spring 2015? - Answers
:Woolfolk, A. (2013). Educational psychology (12th Ed.) Boston: Pearson. Student
Value Edition (paperback without My E Lab) or the e-book version. or latest edition.
Which of the "Proficiencies for Teachers in Learner-Centered Schools" (TX) contains
the following: "The teacher exhibits the highest standard of professionalism and bases
daily decisions on ethical principles."? - Answers :Learner-Centered Professional
Development
Which of the following is NOT on the syllabus as Course Objectives? - Answers
:Describing the key elements and changes to the No Child Left Behind Act.
Educational Psychology engages in many types of research related to teaching and
learning. Which of the following is an example of the type of research conducted? -
Answers :All of the above.
TRUE or FALSE. When each Module in this course ends, you can go back and work on
them any time you wish. - Answers :False
Educational Psychology is defined as......... - Answers :The discipline concerned with
teaching and learning processes; applies the methods and theories of psychology and
has its own theories as well.
Through the studies conducted in educational psychology, we have learned that
teachers do make a difference in the educational and personal successes of students.
This happens due to the effects of "good teaching". Which of the following is an
example of "good teaching"? - Answers :Mr. Howell realizes that he must deal with a
wide variety and range of student abilities and challenges, therefore, he adapts his
instruction and his assessment methods to the students' needs.
Where is Dr. Dickerson's office? - Answers :152 Carr - EFA
What is the name of your instructor? - Answers :Dr. Kimberly Dickerson
If you are seeking teacher certification at Angelo State University, you are referred to as
a " _________". - Answers :candidate
Check all that apply to the Case Study Report assignment for this course. - Answers
:You must get permission from parents, guardians, day-care directors, etc. or other
persons who are responsible for the child you will be observing for this case study
before you start the observations to collect your data.
You must observe the child on three separate occasions for at least 45 minutes each
time.
, You are responsible for finding a child to observe between the ages of 3 and 13 years
old.
When you write the Case Study Report you are to use pseudonyms for the child and
his/her parents.
All developmental theories have the following general principle in common - Answers
:Development is gradual
What part of the brain coordinates and orchestrates skilled movements? - Answers
:Cerebellum
According to Piaget, the foundation for development in all humans is supplied by -
Answers :maturation
Piaget's basic blocks of thinking and memory are called.... - Answers :schemes
According to Piaget, the two processes involved in adaptation are - Answers
:assimilation and accommodation
According to Piaget, when we try a particular strategy and it does not work, the
discomfort we experience is called - Answers :disequilibrium
According to Piaget, people pass through the four stages of cognitive development -
Answers :in the same sequence
If you are a Teacher Education candidate, you must make a C or better in this course
(EPSY 3303) to pass the course. - Answers :True! This is a foundation course that
prepares you for the professional role of a teacher and covers the key elements
required to pass the state certification exam for Professional Roles and Responsibilities.
According to the Texas Code of Ethics and Standard Practice for Texas Educators,
which of the following scenarios would be in violation of Standard 3? - Answers :Coach
Quinn, a middle school coach, makes any student that is late for his class run 50 laps
around the gym (which does not have air conditioning) no matter who they are or what
their excuses are. Everyone better be in his class on time and ready to work!
_________________ systematically uses observations or experiments to gather valid
and reliable data; involves rigorous and appropriate procedures for gathering and
analyzing the data, is clearly described so it can be repeated by others, and has been
rigorously reviewed by appropriate, independent experts. - Answers :Scientifically based
research
By sixth grade Royston becomes a better reader, able to read on grade level, to
comprehend the books and materials that he reads, and to do analytical thinking in
science and in math classes. This decription emphaizes what kind of development for
Royston? - Answers :cognitive
