1. The developer of the theory of multiple intelligences is
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ANSWER: C, Harvard professor Howard Gardner developed the theory of
multiple intelligences.
2. Which psychological theory is grounded in the environmental view of learning?
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ANSWER: A, Behaviorism is grounded in the environmental view of learning.
3. Which type of instruction would be most likely to use the term "empowerment?"
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ANSWER: A, Whole language has teachers and students work together as
teams.
4. Which stage of Smythe's reflective thinking involves the teacher viewing how a theory was applied to an event?
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ANSWER: B, The informing stage is when the teacher views how a theory was
applied to the event.
5. Theme cycles are particularly popular with=20
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ANSWER: D, The level of whole class involvement in the learning process
is particularly helpful to bilingual students.
6. The majority of teacher development programs require that teachers
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ANSWER: B, Usually teacher development programs only require that
teachers attend two days or less of inservice each year.
7. Which teaching method is characterized by the need for learning to go beyond the classroom and into the community?
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ANSWER: C, The Foxfire Approach also features a respect for the learner
and a commitment to achieving goals and objectives.
8. Which teaching process has the goal of a change or modification in students' conceptual perspectives?
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ANSWER: D, Reflective thinking can be seen as the process of clarifying
and creating the meaning of an experience.
9. The teaching method that emphasizes "whole to part" learning is
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ANSWER: B, Wholistic instruction emphasizes "whole to part" learning and
the use of meaningful, relevant materials.
10. Which of the following is not a goal of teacher preparation courses?
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ANSWER: C, While classroom management is a vital skill, it is not the
major focus of teacher preparation programs.