List and briefly describe at least four issues that have gained notoriety as controversial issues
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary, but should provide brief descriptions of four of the following issues; stem cell research, environmental degradation, conservations of resources, protection of endangered species, genetic engineering use of animals in medical research, biological evolution, controlling population growth, limiting growth of cities, and restrictions on smoking in public places.
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A student in your classroom demonstrates test anxiety. To help relieve this emotional arousal, you decide to
evaluate his work and progress in another manner. Which of the following could you use to best assess the student's work and progress?
a. A portfolio b. re-design the tests to make them less difficult c. eliminate any evaluation of his work d. use other teachers’ and school professionals’ observations in evaluating his work
Pouring liquids from one container to another by children should be done:
A. Mainly in the water table B. Never at lunch time when parents are present C. By using a small pitcher or container D. Using only water and never milk or juice
What is the difference between instructional design models and models of instruction?
What will be an ideal response?
When working with students who are English learners, researchers recommend
a) providing explicit instruction in phonemic awareness. b) eliminating phonemic awareness instruction from the curriculum. c) requiring students to write in their native language. d) requiring students to read orally in their native language.