SBEC Effective Communication and Instruction 5

Question 1

A teacher circulates the room during independent practice. What is the main purpose?

Accepted Answer

To monitor progress, give feedback, and identify students needing help

Answer

Circulating enables real-time monitoring and individualized support.

Question 2

Which communication approach best supports a student with a hearing impairment?

Accepted Answer

Facing the student, speaking clearly, and providing written or visual supports

Answer

Clear face-to-face communication with visual supports aids access to information.

Question 3

When a teacher uses 'I' messages with a student, the teacher is:

Accepted Answer

Describing the behavior and its effect without blaming the student

Answer

I-messages express feelings and impact without accusation, reducing defensiveness.

Question 4

A teacher activates prior knowledge at the beginning of a lesson by asking students what they already know about the topic. This helps students:

Accepted Answer

Connect new information to existing schema

Answer

Linking new content to prior knowledge improves comprehension and retention.

Question 5

Which is the best example of providing wait-time-friendly questioning to include reluctant participants?

Accepted Answer

Giving students time to write a response before discussing

Answer

Writing first gives all students processing time and a prepared response.

SBEC - State Board for Educator Certification Practice Test