The children are playing in the pretend grocery store. After observing them for a few moments, the teacher enters the store. She asks an open-ended question and does some modeling to help the children focus more closely on the roles of customers and employees. What kind of activity is this?
A. Problem solving
B. Exploration
C. Demonstration
D. Guided discovery
Answer: D
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A group of local clergy are concerned that the Winter Holiday festivities at Riverview Elementary are not Christian enough. Which of the following best describes the principal's first step?
A. Set up a future meeting with the clergy and in the meantime make a private assessment of their concerns B. Meet with representatives of the local clergy group with the intent of seeking to understand their concerns C. Ask the clergy to appear at the next school board meeting to voice their concerns D. Appoint a representative of the clergy group to the Winter Holiday faculty committee
Which of the following is a typical technology integration strategy based on constructivist learning models?
A) identifying skill weaknesses and targeting tutorial and drill software to them B) letting students write papers with word processing, rather than by hand C) showing video-based problems that students solve through small group work D) giving students a French-language tutorial because a teacher is not available
What is the role of the teacher in developing a new activity center?
A. Watch the choices children make and talk to them about their choices. B. Observe how children use materials and adjust activities for children with special needs. C. Encourage children to engage in social interaction, ask questions and investigate. D. Plan based on knowledge of children and goals, and then arrange materials and provide orientation or instruction on how to use the center.
What are some of the "urban legends" surrounding teaching? What are the truths behind these claims? What do you think are the consequences of these legends for the teaching profession? Be sure to support your arguments with specific examples.
What will be an ideal response?