Pedagogy and Instruction Flashcards
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A teacher integrates technology by having students create digital presentations to demonstrate mastery. This best reflects which component of the SAMR model?
Answer: Modification — technology allows significant task redesign
Creating a digital presentation represents Modification because it redesigns the traditional task of demonstrating knowledge.
Which assessment strategy is most appropriate for evaluating a student's process and growth over time rather than a single performance snapshot?
Answer: Portfolio assessment
Portfolios collect student work samples over time, showing growth, reflection, and process rather than a single point-in-time measure.
A high school teacher notices English Language Learners (ELLs) struggle during whole-class discussions. Which instructional modification would most support their participation?
Answer: Providing sentence frames and think time before calling on students
Sentence frames lower the linguistic barrier to participation while think time reduces the pressure of immediate response.
When designing instruction aligned to standards, which step should come first in the backward design process?
Answer: Identify desired learning results and outcomes
Backward design (Wiggins and McTighe) begins with identifying desired results before planning assessments or activities.
A teacher uses strategic questioning to help a student correct a misconception without directly stating the answer. This technique is best described as:
Answer: Socratic questioning
Socratic questioning uses guided inquiry to lead students to correct their own thinking through carefully sequenced questions.
Which type of feedback is most likely to improve student learning and motivation?
Answer: Specific, actionable feedback focused on the task and improvement strategies
Specific, actionable feedback gives students concrete information about what to improve and how, supporting a growth mindset.
A teacher is designing a rubric for a student essay. Which feature makes a rubric most effective for instruction and assessment?
Answer: Using clear, observable descriptors at each performance level
Clear, observable descriptors at each level allow students to understand expectations and self-assess, and ensure reliable scoring.