Describe the beliefs of beginning teachers with respect to effective instruction, that is, what beginning teachers believe effective teachers do when they want to help students understand a particular topic? Explain why they are likely to have this belief
What will be an ideal response?
Beginning teachers commonly believe that the most effective way to help students understand a particular topic is to carefully explain the topic to them. This is most likely the result of their own experience; in most of their classes teachers did little more than explain topics to them.
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What will be an ideal response?
No research has been conducted to explore metacognition in students with ADHD. Which broad topic might assist the researcher in locating literature to review related to the proposed study?
a. students with disabilities b. teaching pedagogy c. classroom environment d. ADHD medications
How is the sample variance computed differently from the population variance?
A. Only one formula includes a computation for SS. B. The calculation in the numerator is different. C. The calculation in the denominator is different. D. None of these; the sample variance and population variance are computed the same
Which of the following is an example of cognitive learning theory in the classroom?
A. students brainstorm and categorize things that might be found in a rainforest B. students brainstorm alternatives to logging in the rainforests C. the teacher presents information about the food chain in the rainforest ecosystem D. students use an interactive computer program to learn about the rainforest