Teaching Foundations & Pedagogy Flashcards
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Which term describes a teaching method where students learn primarily by being told information directly by the teacher?
Answer: Direct instruction
Direct instruction is an explicit, teacher-centered approach where the instructor delivers content clearly and systematically to students.
A teacher uses rubrics to score student essays. This assessment tool MOST supports which assessment purpose?
Answer: Consistent and transparent evaluation of complex work
Rubrics provide explicit criteria that make scoring consistent, transparent, and understandable for both teachers and students.
A teacher notices a student's disruptive behavior escalates before lunch every day. The BEST initial response is to:
Answer: Investigate whether a physiological need such as hunger may be contributing
Recognizing patterns in behavior and considering underlying needs (such as hunger) reflects a whole-child perspective before applying disciplinary measures.
Which of the following is a characteristic of student-centered instruction?
Answer: Students have choice, voice, and active roles in their learning
Student-centered instruction prioritizes learner agency, choice, and active participation rather than passive reception of teacher-delivered content.
Which of the following BEST describes criterion-referenced assessment?
Answer: Measuring a student's performance against a defined set of standards or criteria
Criterion-referenced assessments measure what a student knows or can do relative to predetermined standards, not relative to other students.
A teacher asks students to create a video documentary to demonstrate their understanding of a historical event. This is an example of:
Answer: Summative performance-based assessment
A student-created documentary is a culminating product that demonstrates learning, making it a summative performance-based assessment.
Which principle is central to Universal Design for Learning (UDL)?
Answer: Offering multiple means of representation, engagement, and expression
UDL proactively designs flexible learning experiences that provide multiple pathways for diverse learners to access, engage with, and demonstrate knowledge.