Consider the "collective efficacy" of the two schools. Based on effective schools research, which of the following statements is most accurate?
a. The "collective efficacy" of Gilchrist is higher than Ridgeview, because the teachers believe they can get all students to learn.
b. The "collective efficacy" of Ridgeview is higher than Gilchrist, because the teachers at Ridgeview emphasize student self-esteem.
c. The "collective efficacy" of Gilchrist is higher than Ridgeview, because Gilchrist's principal has provided professional development opportunities for the teachers.
d. The "collective efficacy" of Ridgeview is higher than Gilchrist, because Gilchrist's teachers place too much emphasis on testing.
a
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
While students are visiting the writing center, one first grade student relies exclusively on drawings to tell a story rather than attempting to write. How could the teacher encourage the child to try?
a. Do nothing as writing skills develop with regular instruction. b. Send the child to the listening center instead. c. Assign additional writing worksheets for homework. d. Have the student dictate a sentence to accompany the drawings.
Basic researchers collect data primarily to
a. determine methods for practical problems. b. make decisions about programs. c. develop theories. d. develop educational ‘best practices'.
A description of the way education, architecture, and any other profession ought to practice is called:
a. professional theory. b. normative philosophy. c. character education. d. values clarification.