Skills Development and Measurement Flashcards

Which professional development model involves teachers observing each other's classrooms and providing structured feedback?

Answer: Peer coaching

Peer coaching involves educators observing colleagues and providing reflective feedback to improve instructional practice.

A growth mindset, as defined by Carol Dweck, is the belief that:

Answer: Abilities can be developed through effort and learning

A growth mindset holds that intelligence and skills can be cultivated through dedication, hard work, and effective strategies.

In workforce training, 'on-the-job training' (OJT) is best characterized as:

Answer: Learning skills while performing actual work tasks

OJT occurs in the actual work environment where employees learn by doing real tasks under supervision.

What does a criterion-referenced test measure?

Answer: Whether a student has mastered specific defined standards

Criterion-referenced tests evaluate student performance against predetermined standards or learning objectives, not peer comparison.

Which of the following is an example of a metacognitive skill?

Answer: Identifying which study strategies work best for your own learning

Metacognition is 'thinking about thinking' — recognizing and regulating one's own learning processes and strategies.

In the context of skill development, 'deliberate practice' differs from regular practice because it:

Answer: Targets specific weaknesses with focused repetition and feedback

Deliberate practice involves concentrated effort on weak areas with immediate feedback, designed to push beyond current ability levels.

Which assessment method asks students to apply skills to real-world tasks rather than answer selected-response questions?

Answer: Authentic performance assessment

Authentic assessments require students to demonstrate knowledge through real-world tasks like projects, presentations, or simulations.