texas teachers questions for assessment
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According to Erikson, what would happen if a child doesn't resolve the necessary conflict in a
given stage of development? - ANS-The child would continue to exhibit tendencies of that stage
regardless of age.
Based on what you know about depression, which classroom interventions could you use with
students with depression? - ANS-Provide extra time/effort with the student
Based on what you know about gifted and talented students, why would a GT child potentially
prefer to sit with the teacher at lunch? - ANS-GT kids may struggle with social skills
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 learner to disengage.
Based on what you know about love and belonging needs of a person, what can you do as a
teacher to help fulfill these needs for your students? - ANS-Get to know your students, what
they like and dislike
Children raised in poverty face nutritional deficits, lack of emotional support, health issues,
stress/distress, deficits in cognitive stimulation, and safety issues. Which conclusion can be
drawn as a result of these facts? - ANS-Physiological differences exist in the brains of children
raised in poverty.
Explain what is happening developmentally with children in the primary grades (early childhood
-2nd grade). - ANS-Children are exploring and developing their knowledge base.
How are procedures and routines related to the needs of an ELL? - ANS-Consistent procedures
and routines can build a sense of comfort for ELLs.
How can you compare the effects of trauma on a young child versus teens (children 13+)? -
ANS-Young children might show signs of PTSD in their play more so than teens
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 can you summarize PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)? - ANS-PTSD is a condition
that results from exposure to stress or trauma and has lasting symptoms.
How do you justify participation in a bilingual class over participation in an ESL program? -
ANS-Students who continue to develop their native language in a bilingual program do learn
English and score higher academically than those who sacrifice their native language.
How do you justify to your administrator the incorporation of social skills into your lesson with
at-risk students? - ANS-Many at risk students have the inability to maintain appropriate social
connections which impacts their ability to learn
How is de-escalation related to conduct disorder? - ANS-De-escalation is a strategy for the
teacher to use in addition to others when working with students with CD.
, 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 a general education teacher utilize in-class supports for a special education
student? - ANS-The general education teacher would allow the in-class support staff to design
and implement modifications for the special educations students.
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
How would you apply what you learned about the impact of poverty in the classroom to motivate
your students to learn? - ANS-Help them realize the possibilities of their lives
How would you classify having a star student of the week on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs? -
ANS-Esteem Needs
How would you classify the following misbehaviors: trouble staying on task, blurting out
answers, easily distracted, trouble following rules, difficulty organizing items? - ANS-ADHD
How would you compare and contrast Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Conduct
Disorder (CD)? - ANS-ODD can develop into CD if left untreated
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.
How would you contrast the way Eastern and Western society values learning? - ANS-Western
society honors logical and sequential thought more than Eastern society.
How would you differentiate the most critical relationship in the identity vs. role stage? -
ANS-How would you differentiate the most critical relationship in the identity vs. role stage?
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 would you justify sending home homework on blue copy paper? - ANS-blue paper
increases a willingness to read by up to 80%.
How would you justify sharing a student's suicidal thoughts or ideas with an administrator or
counselor? - ANS-As a teacher, anytime you see suicidal thoughts or ideas you MUST share
with an administrator or counselor
How would you justify the need for providing a more global approach to learning? - ANS-Half of
all learners need to see the big picture as a frame of reference before breaking things down into
concepts
How would you show your understanding of how critical it is to get to know the lives of your
students living in poverty? - ANS-By really listening to your students as they talk with their peers
before class, in the hallways, and in the cafeteria to develop a common interest.
How would you structure your classroom to be sensitive to the needs of a student with
Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) or Autism? - ANS-Maintain your daily routine as much
as possible.
How would you summarize differentiated instruction? - ANS-Differentiated instruction is a way to
modify the lesson or delivery to suit the needs of multiple students.
How would you summarize the difference between generational poverty and situational poverty?
- ANS-Situational poverty is shorter and usually due to a specific situation
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According to Erikson, what would happen if a child doesn't resolve the necessary conflict in a
given stage of development? - ANS-The child would continue to exhibit tendencies of that stage
regardless of age.
Based on what you know about depression, which classroom interventions could you use with
students with depression? - ANS-Provide extra time/effort with the student
Based on what you know about gifted and talented students, why would a GT child potentially
prefer to sit with the teacher at lunch? - ANS-GT kids may struggle with social skills
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 learner to disengage.
Based on what you know about love and belonging needs of a person, what can you do as a
teacher to help fulfill these needs for your students? - ANS-Get to know your students, what
they like and dislike
Children raised in poverty face nutritional deficits, lack of emotional support, health issues,
stress/distress, deficits in cognitive stimulation, and safety issues. Which conclusion can be
drawn as a result of these facts? - ANS-Physiological differences exist in the brains of children
raised in poverty.
Explain what is happening developmentally with children in the primary grades (early childhood
-2nd grade). - ANS-Children are exploring and developing their knowledge base.
How are procedures and routines related to the needs of an ELL? - ANS-Consistent procedures
and routines can build a sense of comfort for ELLs.
How can you compare the effects of trauma on a young child versus teens (children 13+)? -
ANS-Young children might show signs of PTSD in their play more so than teens
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 can you summarize PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)? - ANS-PTSD is a condition
that results from exposure to stress or trauma and has lasting symptoms.
How do you justify participation in a bilingual class over participation in an ESL program? -
ANS-Students who continue to develop their native language in a bilingual program do learn
English and score higher academically than those who sacrifice their native language.
How do you justify to your administrator the incorporation of social skills into your lesson with
at-risk students? - ANS-Many at risk students have the inability to maintain appropriate social
connections which impacts their ability to learn
How is de-escalation related to conduct disorder? - ANS-De-escalation is a strategy for the
teacher to use in addition to others when working with students with CD.
, 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 a general education teacher utilize in-class supports for a special education
student? - ANS-The general education teacher would allow the in-class support staff to design
and implement modifications for the special educations students.
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
How would you apply what you learned about the impact of poverty in the classroom to motivate
your students to learn? - ANS-Help them realize the possibilities of their lives
How would you classify having a star student of the week on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs? -
ANS-Esteem Needs
How would you classify the following misbehaviors: trouble staying on task, blurting out
answers, easily distracted, trouble following rules, difficulty organizing items? - ANS-ADHD
How would you compare and contrast Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Conduct
Disorder (CD)? - ANS-ODD can develop into CD if left untreated
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.
How would you contrast the way Eastern and Western society values learning? - ANS-Western
society honors logical and sequential thought more than Eastern society.
How would you differentiate the most critical relationship in the identity vs. role stage? -
ANS-How would you differentiate the most critical relationship in the identity vs. role stage?
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 would you justify sending home homework on blue copy paper? - ANS-blue paper
increases a willingness to read by up to 80%.
How would you justify sharing a student's suicidal thoughts or ideas with an administrator or
counselor? - ANS-As a teacher, anytime you see suicidal thoughts or ideas you MUST share
with an administrator or counselor
How would you justify the need for providing a more global approach to learning? - ANS-Half of
all learners need to see the big picture as a frame of reference before breaking things down into
concepts
How would you show your understanding of how critical it is to get to know the lives of your
students living in poverty? - ANS-By really listening to your students as they talk with their peers
before class, in the hallways, and in the cafeteria to develop a common interest.
How would you structure your classroom to be sensitive to the needs of a student with
Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) or Autism? - ANS-Maintain your daily routine as much
as possible.
How would you summarize differentiated instruction? - ANS-Differentiated instruction is a way to
modify the lesson or delivery to suit the needs of multiple students.
How would you summarize the difference between generational poverty and situational poverty?
- ANS-Situational poverty is shorter and usually due to a specific situation
