What is the goal of an essentialist teacher?

a. To prepare students to become citizens in a democratic society
b. To teach students to analyze perspectives and use their analysis to understand inconsistencies
c. To motivate students to remember information in texts, lectures and media
d. To integrate issues and information about race and ethnicity into the curriculum


C Correct Answer: To motivate students to remember information in texts, lectures and media
Feedback for Correct Answer: Although teachers may select from a variety of pedagogical techniques, the goal is to motivate students to remember information provided in textbooks, lectures, and media.

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Bias can be affected by:

a. experiences b. philosophy c. both “a theory” and “philosophy” d. a theory e. all answers are correct

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Kohlberg used ____________________ theory as a starting point for developing his own theory

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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Describe the instructional practices children value when engaged in problems solving

What will be an ideal response?

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The major purpose of professional development is to

a. train teachers for positions of advanced professional responsibility. b. improve student learning. c. identify teachers who need assistance to improve instruction. d. meet the "highly qualified" requirement of No Child Left Behind.

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