Chapter 7 Flashcards
Calling order
the order in which students are called on by the teacher to answer questions during the course of a lesson
All Pupil Responses
responses made by the entire class
choral responses
responses spoken by an entire class in unison
Concept
an abstract idea that is generalized from specific examples
Direct Instruction
approach to teaching in which the teacher transmits information directly to the students; lessons are goal orientated and structured by the teacher
Independent Practice
Component of instruction in which students work by themselves to demonstrate and rehearse new knowledge
Learning Probe
a method, such as questioning, that helps teachers find out whether students understand a lesson
lesson planning
what ways of teaching a teacher may use, the books that he teacher may use, the lessons and activities the teacher may use and the learning objectives the students will master by the end of the lesson
mental set
students attitude of readiness to begin a lesson
Process-product studies
research approach in which the teaching practices of effective teachers are recorded through classroom observation
rule - example - rule
patterned teachings of concepts involving first presenting a rule of definition, then giving examples and finally showing how examples illustrate the rule
seatwork
work that students are assigned to do independently during class
small-group discussion
a discussion among four to six students in a group working independently of a teacher
transfer of learning
the application of knowledge acquired in one situation of new situations
wait time
length of time that a teacher waits for a student to answer a question
