Question 1

Analysis of the relationship between teachers' knowledge of a subject and students' learning suggests that knowledge is

Accepted Answer

While having a strong knowledge of a subject is important, it is not the only factor in improving student learning. Teachers must also have effective teaching strategies and be able to communicate the material in a way that is accessible to their students. Therefore, knowledge is necessary but not sufficient to improve learning.

Question 2

The primary value of Bloom's taxonomy of cognitive objectives is that it can

Accepted Answer

The primary value of Bloom's taxonomy of cognitive objectives is that it leads educators to carefully think about the objectives they construct, ensuring that they are clear, measurable, and appropriate for the level of learning desired. While it provides a hierarchy of learning, it is not necessarily universally agreed upon or validated. It does not provide administrators with an objective means of evaluating the effects of courses nor does it rank different types of learning according to their relative importance.

Question 3

What level of Bloom's taxonomy is most difficult, if not impossible, to measure with multiple-choice tests?

Accepted Answer

Creating is the level of Bloom's taxonomy that is most difficult, if not impossible, to measure with multiple-choice tests. This level requires the use of creative and original thinking, which cannot be adequately assessed through the selection of pre-determined answers. Students must be given the opportunity to come up with their own solutions and ideas in order to demonstrate mastery at this level.

Question 4

Ms. Smith would like to measure her first-graders' mastery of their personal information (address, phone number, spelling of name). What level of Bloom's taxonomy do her questions illustrate?

Accepted Answer

The questions are focused on recalling factual information, which is the lowest level of Bloom's taxonomy, known as Remembering.

Question 5

What is the taxonomic domain of the following objective? "After learning about the properties of magnetism, students will build a vacuum and observe whether there is magnetic behaviour present."

Accepted Answer

The objective involves physical manipulation and observation, which falls under the psychomotor domain of learning.

Question 6

Mr. Franks creates a classroom environment in which his elementary students work productively at centres and engage in group activities to apply principles they are learning. His established routines help students stay on track and maximize learning time. Which aspect of Robert Pianta's model is most closely associated with these characteristics of Mr. Franks' teaching?

Accepted Answer

The behavioral dimensions in Pianta's model focus on classroom management, organization, and routines that help students stay engaged and productive, which aligns with Mr. Franks' teaching approach.

Question 7

Which of the following is an activity that is most directly associated with direct instruction?

Accepted Answer

Direct instruction is a teaching method that involves the teacher guiding the learning process through explicit instruction and modeling. The teacher delivering a mini-lecture about a scientific concept is a direct instruction technique. Options A, C, and D involve more student-centered activities that focus on collaborative learning or student exploration, and are not typically associated with direct instruction.

Question 8

Of the following choices, which of the following is TRUE of the importance of advance teacher planning?

Accepted Answer

Advance teacher planning influences what students will learn by dictating the organization and content of lessons and activities. While it may also lead to more time for correcting daily work and reduce uncertainty in teaching, these are not the primary reasons for the importance of advance planning. Planning can also guide course readings and requirements, but this is not necessarily always the case.

Question 9

Which one of the following statements is TRUE with regard to instructional planning?

Accepted Answer

Instructional planning is particularly important for teachers at the beginning of the year as it sets the foundation for the rest of the school year. This includes both daily and long-term planning for units and weekly lessons. It is important for teachers to be flexible and make adjustments to their plans as needed based on student needs and progress. Planning is important in all grade levels and for all teachers, regardless of experience.

Question 10

Which one of the following learning targets involves metacognitive knowledge in the cognitive domain?

Accepted Answer

Metacognitive knowledge involves understanding one's own cognitive processes and being able to reflect on and regulate learning strategies. Selecting a strategy to remember a math formula involves metacognitive knowledge. The other options involve mainly declarative or procedural knowledge in the cognitive domain.

Question 11

Which of the following is a method by which active learning can be incorporated into lectures?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

In the highest level of the affective domain, students are expected to

Accepted Answer

The highest level of the affective domain is the level of values. At this level, students are expected to adopt and act consistently with a new value. This involves a complete change in belief system and behavior, and requires a depth of understanding and commitment beyond the other levels. Options B, C, and D are related to lower levels of the affective domain.

Question 13

Identify the taxonomic domain of the following objective: "Watch the video and respond to the main character's dilemma as though you were walking in her shoes."

Accepted Answer

The Affective domain deals with emotions, attitudes, and feelings. This objective is asking the learner to empathize with a character, which requires an emotional response.

Question 14

Given the objective "students will be able to write complete sentences using words from a new vocabulary list," identify whether Mager's three criteria for a correctly stated behavioural objective are present or absent in this objective. Behaviour Condition Criterion

Accepted Answer

The objective specifies the behavior (writing complete sentences) and the condition (using words from a new vocabulary list), but it does not specify a criterion for acceptable performance.

Question 15

Mrs. Savage is hoping that her students will really appreciate the importance of earthquakes following the unit that she is about to teach. The type of affective objective that she should expect to occur FIRST for this outcome is

Accepted Answer

The first stage of the affective domain is typically receiving, which involves the student being aware of and open to the new information or experience being presented. In this case, Mrs. Savage's students would need to first receive the information about the importance of earthquakes before they can begin to respond in any way or assign personal values to it.

Question 16

Which of the following teachers uses a constructivist approach in instructional planning?

Accepted Answer

Mr. Anthony's approach involves collaboration with his students, suggesting a constructivist approach that emphasizes student engagement and active learning. The other teachers' approaches involve more traditional methods of lesson planning and may not prioritize student-centered learning.

Question 17

According to Bloom's taxonomy of the cognitive domain, identify the level of the following objective: "How should government classes judge the feasibility of a court decision?"

Accepted Answer

The objective is asking for an evaluation of a decision-making process, specifically how government classes should approach it. This falls under the evaluation level of Bloom's taxonomy.

Question 18

Which one of the following objectives is complete according to Mager's guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Mager's guidelines state that objectives should be specific, measurable, and include a condition and criteria for acceptable performance. Option B meets all of these criteria, as it specifies the task (correctly identify the function of the four major organs in the digestive system), the condition (without using notes), and the criteria for acceptable performance (correctly). The other options may be specific and measurable, but they do not include a condition or criteria for acceptable performance.

Question 19

A constructivist approach to planning, compared to a traditional approach, would include use of

Accepted Answer

A constructivist approach to planning emphasizes student-centered learning and encourages students to take an active role in the learning process. This means that student and teacher input is valued equally in the planning process, and decisions about objectives and projects are made collaboratively. Options A and D are more aligned with a traditional approach to planning, where the teacher plays a more directive role in assessing and evaluating student work. Option B is not necessarily indicative of a constructivist approach, as competition is not a central component of constructivist learning.

Question 20

To what taxonomic domain does the following objective belong? "Students will share their reactions about the appeal of a painting after a trip to a local gallery."

Accepted Answer

The objective involves students' emotional or affective response to a painting, which falls under the affective domain. The other options are not relevant to the objective.

Quiz 14: Teaching Every Student