Choose 3 of the InTASC standards and explain how a teacher might demonstrate it in the classroom
What will be an ideal response?
Students should select any three of the following and explain how a teacher might meet the standard:
a . Learner development. The teacher is respectful of learning differences and understands the emotional, physical, and cognitive developmental stages as they relate to his/her students.
b. Learning differences. The teacher adapts lesson plans to meet the individual needs of students.
c. Learning environments. The teacher promotes a positive and supportive learning environment for students that facilitates learning and encourages social interaction.
d. Content knowledge. The teacher understands the central concepts of the subject that he or she teaches and knows how to make the content accessible to all students.
e. Application of content. The teacher understands how to apply and connect concepts within the subject area to engage students and help them apply these concepts to the real world.
f. Assessment. The teacher applies various methods of assessment that encourage and support the growth of students.
g. Planning for instruction. The teacher understands curriculum goals and standards and uses this knowledge to plan instruction that will allow students to achieve these goals and standards.
h. Instructional strategies. The teacher encourages students to use and develop deep understanding of content and connections between content using a variety of instructional strategies.
i. Professional learning and ethical practice. The teacher engages in ongoing personal reflection and uses this understanding to perform self-evaluation.
j. Leadership and collaboration. The teacher seeks out and assumes leadership roles that match his or her skills.
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c. examine your own cultural background and beliefs. d. value diversity.
Of the theorists below, with respect to definitions of curriculum, which most strongly focuses on actual delivery of curriculum?
A. Tyler B. Dewey C. Ragan D. Ebert, Ebert, and Bentley
Cultural appropriateness is:
a. not a particularly important factor in designing early childhood curriculum. b. an emphasized and important component of appropriate practice. c. only important in programs for infants and toddlers. d. can limit teachers' ability to treat children fairly
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a. The quick judgments of stereotyping developed to assist people make instant assessments about others during dangerous situations. b. Stereotypes are usually negative but are sometimes positive. c. Many stereotypes have some basis in personal experience, although this experience is often secondhand. d. Stereotypes are an overgeneralization based on limited information. e. All of these choices.