Which of the following statements would not be accurate of schoolhouses of the late 1700s?
A. Schoolhouses consisted of one room with benches and a stove
B. There were desks and blackboards in the classroom
C. No grades were given in the beginning
D. One teacher worked with several age levels at the same time
ANS: B
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The Problem-Based Learning model was initiated by:
a. an educator seeking to expand students' understanding of concepts. b. a lawyer/philosopher who challenged traditional deductive approaches to learning. c. faculty preparing doctors to apply professional skills and knowledge in real-world settings. d. a cognitive psychologist studying how humans think and learn.
Until about ten years ago, educators often neglected the ________ _______ _______ and focused on other aspects such as school organization, teacher advisories, and positive school climates
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Three of the following common criticisms of using behaviorist approaches in the classroom are valid ones. Which one usually is not true about behaviorist approaches?
a. When a student who enjoys an activity is given extrinsic reinforcement for doing it, the student's intrinsic interest in the activity may decrease. b. If some misbehaviors are reduced through reinforcement or punishment, other misbehaviors will always spring up to replace them. c. Reinforcing a student simply for doing a task, without regard for the quality of performance, can encourage the student to do it quickly rather than well. d. When a student has cognitive deficits that interfere with performance, simply reinforcing desired behaviors will be insufficient to bring about important changes.
When should a student begin to develop their values and their "circle of influence" to sup-port their personal vision?
A Primary school B. Middle school C. High school D. Post secondary employment