Chapter 6

Question 1

A teachers habit of examining and evaluating his or her teaching on a regular basis

Answer 1

Reflective teaching

Question 2

5 attributes of effective instructional decision maker

Answer 2

1. Attitude that fosters learning and genuine human relationship
2. Knowledge of the subject taught
3. Theoretical knowledge about learning and human behavior
4. Personal practical knowledge
5. Skills of teaching that promote student learning

Question 3

Four categories of attitudes affect teaching behavior

Answer 3

attitude toward self
attitude toward children
attitude towards peers
attitude toward subject matter

Question 4

Students’ behavior that comes about as a result of teachers’ expectations that the students will behave in a certain way.

Answer 4

self fulfilling prophecy

Question 5

Teachers’ knowledge that bridges content knowledge and pedagogy with an understanding of how particular topics can best be presented for instruction, given the diverse interests and abilities of learners

Answer 5

pedagogical content knowledge

Question 6

A range of tasks that a person cannot yet do alone but can accomplish with assistance.

Answer 6

zone of proximal development

Question 7

Providing assistance - some structure, clues, help with remembering certain steps or procedures, or encouragement to try

Answer 7

scaffolding

Question 8

The set of understandings teachers have of the practical circumstances in which they work

Answer 8

Personal practical knowledge

Question 9

The set of teacher behaviors that create and maintain conditions in the classroom, thus permitting instruction to take place efficiently and effectively

Answer 9

Classroom management

Question 10

The time a student spends on academically relevant activities or materials while experiencing a high rate of success

Answer 10

Academic engaged time