On her classroom observation evaluation form, the novice teacher noticed that her principal indicated that there was a lot of “off task” behavior during the lesson. Which statement below probably best describes what was happening in the classroom during the observed lesson?
A. One child was having a temper tantrum.
B. Some children were being defiant.
C. Many children were calling out answers without raising their hands.
D. Some children were running and rough-housing during the lab activity.
E. Many children were not paying attention.
Answer: E. Many children were not paying attention.
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State policymakers lack the understanding reading regarding the reality of teaching when legislation is mandated on what should be taught. Which of the following statements does not show the policymakers' beliefs?
a. What gets taught (curriculum) has a strong impact on how it gets taught. b. Teachers do not have to decide on curriculum because their professional expertise will illuminate the objectives for the students. c. Working in highly prescribed curriculum will increase the student's understanding of the objectives in a standardized manner. d. Curriculum if rigidly enforced has a significant impact on how teachers teach.
What type of question requires you to recall specific detailed information?
A. true/false B. short answer C. essay D. multiple choice
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a. maturationist theory. b. cognitive-interactionist theory. c. social learning theory. d. behaviorist theory.