Kade has spent the past month carefully observing a group of third graders on the playground during recess, taking note of how the students interact with one another. On the basis of these observations, Kade is drawing conclusions about the interaction styles of boys and girls. This is an example of:
a. theory building.
b. deductive reasoning.
c. inductive reasoning.
d. the scientific method.
c
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a. handicapped and motor performance. c. handicapped, not motor performance. b. handicapped or motor performance. d. None of these answers.
Using strong punishment on children usually
a. teaches them a lesson on how to behave b. reduces the chances of their misbehaving in the future c. creates anger and resentment in the child d. makes the children's parents understand what a good teacher you are
Classroom management and instruction:
a. are not separate entities – they must go hand-in-hand with the management plan providing the setting and support in which good instruction exists. b. can usually be separated, since some teachers are good managers and not good instructors and vice-versa. c. should not be considered as equal in importance because instructional practices result in good management practices. d. are different and distinct with their own philosophical tenets and philosophical beliefs.
Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between curriculum standards and classroom instruction?
a. Teachers can only use the standards of the professional teaching organization to which they belong to inform their instruction. b. The curriculum content flows from the state framework through district levels to ultimately inform teacher instruction in the classroom. c. The curriculum standards must be internationally recognized before teachers can implement them in their classroom. d. The Common Core State Standards are the only nationally recognized standards approved for use in your classroom.