Briefly discuss why a philosophy of education is important for teachers
What will be an ideal response?
Every decision a teacher makes concerning the teaching and learning process is the result of a philosophy of education. The better a teacher knows herself and her values and beliefs about education the more consistent her classroom will be, not particularly swayed by fads and gimmicks.
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Multicultural texts that provide a more complete coverage of the diverse history of our country are ______ resources for developing our multicultural knowledge.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
One way to improve the validity of rating scales as measuring instruments is to
a. increase the number of points on each scale. b. base the scale on carefully standardized situations. c. have behaviorally anchored points on the scale. d. have norms based on large, representative samples.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
Curriculum tracking is cited within research as an effective way to respond to individual differences.
All of the following are examples of repetitive and restrictive behavior except
a. Cleanliness b. Eating only certain foods c. Repeated body movements d. Rigidity about routines