PRAXIS Principles of Learning: Planning and Diversity Flashcards

What is the first step a teacher should take when designing a lesson plan?

Answer: Identify the learning objectives

Identifying clear learning objectives defines what students should know and be able to do, guiding all other lesson planning decisions.

What does the term 'backward design' mean in curriculum planning?

Answer: Starting with the desired outcomes and then designing instruction to achieve them

Backward design, developed by Wiggins and McTighe, begins with identifying desired learning outcomes and then plans instruction and assessment to achieve those goals.

Which component of a lesson plan describes how the teacher will determine if students have met the learning objectives?

Answer: Assessment

The assessment component outlines how the teacher will measure student understanding and determine whether learning objectives were achieved.

What is the purpose of an anticipatory set (or 'hook') at the beginning of a lesson?

Answer: To engage students' interest and connect new learning to prior knowledge

An anticipatory set activates prior knowledge and captures student interest, preparing them mentally for the new learning ahead.

When planning for diverse learners, what does 'differentiated instruction' primarily involve?

Answer: Modifying content, process, or product to meet individual student needs

Differentiated instruction involves adjusting content, instructional processes, and assessment products to accommodate students' varying readiness levels, interests, and learning profiles.

Which type of learning objective uses measurable, observable terms to describe student performance?

Answer: Bloom's Taxonomy-based behavioral objectives

Behavioral objectives written using Bloom's Taxonomy use action verbs that describe observable, measurable student performance.