Describe what makes putting self-reflection into writing a purposeful exercise for teachers.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Answers to this question will vary but should include elements of the following: Primary reasons for committing your reflections to writing are that you can go back through your writing and look for patterns or themes in the comments you are making; it is a discipline that will push you to consider your strengths and areas of weakness; and it will help you consider more deeply the areas you want to address
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Developing a new set of lessons and infusing multicultural concepts is an example of which area?
a. mutual study b. practice c. developing new curriculum materials d. observe and coach
It is important to provide fine motor activities that have a wide range of difficulty to children of the same age because:
a. even children of the same age vary a good deal in levels of ability. b. doing this helps the equipment last longer as it is used less often. c. the teacher doesn't have to change things as often when there is more variety. d. offering a range of equipment motivates the children by showing them what older children are capable of doing.
Which one of the following alternatives most accurately describes ethnic and cultural differences in children's reading development?
a. In the Western hemisphere, virtually all cultural groups actively encourage children to learn how to read. b. Young people respond more favorably to literature that reflects their cultural customs. c. Considerable cultural diversity exists in attitudes toward reading, but these are not related to young children's reading development. d. If young children have consistently been encouraged to learn to read, any differences in ethnic and cultural background have little or no impact on their ability to read.
Which type of school district employee works at the discretion of the board of education through a limited term contract and lacks any appeal mechanism other than procedural violations associated with the performance appraisal process?
a. continuing employees b. at will employees c. probationary employees d. certificated employees