Comp Exam With Correct Answers.
Why is it critical to provide children with multi-disciplinary examples of mastery-
orientation? - ANSWER- to develop resilient, well-rounded individuals
incremental view of ability - ANSWER- always persevere, intelligence is malleable, give
their best effort
entity view of ability - ANSWER- (intelligence is fixed, why even try
How can elementary educators support mastery-orientation goals, while deflecting
characteristics such as learned-helplessness and an entity view of ability? - ANSWER-
lead by example, provide DAP curriculum in all subjects, emphasize students' self-
worth, provide parent education, and use positive reinforcement in classroom
management practices
Why should the current goal of American educational reform not necessarily be to make
every child "college ready," but rather innovation ready? - ANSWER- for the jobs of the
future, which will be tech heavy (innovation > rule followers, Diane Ravitch
TDALOTGASS)
What essential characteristics can be embraced to help meet this reform? - ANSWER-
promote STEAM, and encourage perseverance, resilience, and an incremental view of
ability
characteristics of effective schools - ANSWER- willingness to advocate for children,
resources, organized information made available to faculty and staff, trust, decent
facilities
characteristics that hinder effectiveness - ANSWER- assessment results, limited
resources, gossip, weak school spirit, underpaid faculty/staff
Why is it critical to provide children with multi-disciplinary examples of mastery-
orientation? - ANSWER- to develop resilient, well-rounded individuals
incremental view of ability - ANSWER- always persevere, intelligence is malleable, give
their best effort
entity view of ability - ANSWER- (intelligence is fixed, why even try
How can elementary educators support mastery-orientation goals, while deflecting
characteristics such as learned-helplessness and an entity view of ability? - ANSWER-
lead by example, provide DAP curriculum in all subjects, emphasize students' self-
worth, provide parent education, and use positive reinforcement in classroom
management practices
Why should the current goal of American educational reform not necessarily be to make
every child "college ready," but rather innovation ready? - ANSWER- for the jobs of the
future, which will be tech heavy (innovation > rule followers, Diane Ravitch
TDALOTGASS)
What essential characteristics can be embraced to help meet this reform? - ANSWER-
promote STEAM, and encourage perseverance, resilience, and an incremental view of
ability
characteristics of effective schools - ANSWER- willingness to advocate for children,
resources, organized information made available to faculty and staff, trust, decent
facilities
characteristics that hinder effectiveness - ANSWER- assessment results, limited
resources, gossip, weak school spirit, underpaid faculty/staff
