Ch 11, 12 & 13 Flashcards
(30 cards)
Preparing for parent-teacher conferences. Concerned because the primary language of one student’s parents is Spanish. Which of the following would be the most appropriate way to address her concern?
Request that a bilingual teacher be present at the conference in order to provide translation as needed.
A 1st grade teacher is concerned about one of his students who arrives at school tired and falls asleep during instruction. Which of the following actions should he take in response to the situation?
Set up a conference involving the student and her parents to discuss the issue.
A 6th grade science teacher in a diverse school is preparing for the beginning of the year. His school and principal advocate family involvement. He has concerns that parents will confused the students. Which of the following would be the best course of action for him to take to encourage family involvement?
Plan a workshop to refresh parents on basic science principles, so that they are better prepared to assist with homework.
The school has a great range of student and family diversity. Which of the following should the administrators and teachers assume?
Family members who have had bad experiences while in school themselves may not feel comfortable in the school setting.
Wants to encourage involvement of fathers in the classroom. She plans to have Dads and Donuts. Which statement is untrue of this approach?
The event is likely to be well received by all families.
A welcoming school atmosphere for families should include all of the following except:
Communications in English only
Which of the following guidelines would be most important for Ms. Davis to follow when communicating with Joshua’s parents during a conference?
Keep the discussion focused on Joshua and ways to support him.
A new elementary school teacher decides that she will begin reading professional journals in her field on a regular basis. The primary benefit of that practice is that it will enable the teacher to:
Remain aware of current research and trends relating to elementary education.
During a parent conference, parents inform of their upcoming divorce. The student is struggling with the changes. A few weeks later, the teacher receives a note from the father stating that he has sole custody and would like to discuss picking up and dropping off and other arrangements. In response, she should tell the dad that:
He should discuss custodial issues and arrangements with the appropriate administrator.
Asks his mentor to critique his professional portfolio. Which of the following would not be a good choice to include in his teaching portfolio?
His undergraduate university transcripts.
Anxious and nervous because her 1st annual observation has been scheduled in a few weeks… Which would be the best way to prepare for the evaluation?
Ask her mentor teacher to observe her classroom and offer some specific suggestions for improvement.
A 4th grade teacher has been working to create a classroom community of learners. A new student lives with a foster family after abuse. An appropriate source of information and support is:
The school counselor
Has been teaching 5th grade English for 7 years. Has observed things that make her curious. Often asks herself why, what if? What would be the most appropriate thing for her to do?
Conduct some research in her classroom to draw conclusions and find answers.
At dismissal, a teacher is approached by a parent. The parent feels the child was blamed unfairly for an incident that occurred. When discussing the incident, it is most important for the teacher to:
Provide a factual summary of the incident without disclosing names.
Several teachers state their opinion that it is ethically permissible to borrow school equipment for home use. The teachers’ opinions are correct only if it is understood that the borrower:
Uses the equipment for authorized school business only
Which of the following questions would be most appropriate for a teacher to ask a parent while trying to understand a student’s behavior?
Have either of you noticed a change in your child’s behavior at home?
In seeking additional support or a family in transition, which of the following school personnel would provide the most beneficial assistance?
School counselor
To whom is an educator required to report suspicions of child abuse?
CPS or law enforcement
What is the best action to take if a child refuses to stand or recite the pledge of allegiance to the flags in the classroom.
Take no action at once, but determine is the parents have provided a written request.
If you have a concern about your appraisal, whom should you contact first?
Your principal
In which of the following situations might you not be liable if a child is hurt under your supervision?
If you were attending to the needs of a different child in the room and another child was hurt during this time.
Who determines what is included in the student’s IEP?
The ARD committee of IEP team.
Concerned that something illegal was occurring in conversation during the ARD meeting. She was most concerned about:
FERPA issues
The philosophy that students should be mainstreamed to the appropriate extent in the least restrictive environment is known as:
Inclusion
