Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between the propositions of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) and the four types of knowledge–knowledge of content, pedagogical content knowledge, general pedagogical knowledge, and knowledge of learners and learning–that research indicates effective teachers possess?
a. The NBPTS propositions place strong emphasis on knowledge of content and less emphasis on the other forms of knowledge.
b. The NBPTS propositions place strong–and approximately equal–emphasis on each of the four types of knowledge research indicates that effective teachers possess.
c. The NBPTS propositions place primary emphasis on learner motivation and learner diversity.
d. The NBPTS propositions place primary emphasis on the importance of self-esteem in learners' overall development.
b
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Most school systems fail to provide services for gifted underachievers because
a. these students are not readily identified. b. teachers are unwilling to reward lackluster students with special programs. c. this population is not a funding priority. d. research findings do not support the effectiveness of such programs.
Which of the following is the most important strategy for teachers of young infants to use to promote enjoyable peer interactions?
a. Ensure that each child feels secure b. Ensure peer together time c. Provide a socially rich environment d. Encourage infants to touch gently
Which one of the following common sayings best reflects the concept of introspection?
a. "Where there's a will, there's a way." b. "Nothing ventured, nothing gained." c. "A penny for your thoughts." d. "Old habits die hard."
Providing reinforcement to a student for exhibiting behavior that is incompatible to a targeted undesired behavior is know as
a. DRI b. DRL c. DRA d. DRO e. DRM