PECT module 1

It is time for the state standardized tests. According to the state, which would be expected of a first year ELL student?

a. require student to complete the writing portion of the test but allow the student to complete it in their own language

b. require the student to take the reading exam without an interpreter

c. require the student to complete the math exam but allow an interpreter for translating directions and clarifying instructions

d. allow the student to use a bilingual dictionary that includes word definitions or pictures

require the student to complete the mathematics exam but allow an interpreter for translating directions and clarifying instructions.

Which of the following accommodations would be appropriate for a child with a physical disability?

a. use the same materials/means as have been used for other things in the classroom

b. send the test home with the child to complete

c. allow the child to see the test and questions prior to taking the test

d. have the child take the exam in a different room

use the same materials/means as have been used for other things in the classroom.

A child has a hearing device. you and the student discuss the device with the class. What is this promoting?

a. positive peer and student interaction

b. informs the class about the child's disability & implications

c. encourages students to learn other forms of communication

d. allows other students to communicate for that child.

positive peer and student interaction

A student who is typically well behaved has suddenly started acting out and crying in school. He doesn't want to join the class during activities. the teacher know his sister has recently been diagnosed with leukemia & the family has had stress. The student's behavior shows which principle of the family systems theory?

a. adaptation

b. triangulation

c. interdependence

d. none of the above

Interdependence

During a parent/teacher conference, the teacher asks "how and with whom should I disclose the info about your child?" This teacher understands which component of the family systems theory?

a. climate

b. hierarchies

c. rules

d. adaptation

Hierarchies

What is atypical of four-year old speech?

a. speech consists of repetitive phrases and words

b. hard time pronouncing different sounds like /r/ and /l/

c. asking grammatically incorrect questions

d. using incorrect verb tenses like "holded"

speech consists of repetitive phrases and words

Which behavior occurs first in an infant?

a. spontaneous laughter

b. angry cry

c. social smile

d. stranger anxiety

social smile

A student tells a teacher about 2 instances of physical abuse that happened 1 year ago. The student begs the teacher to keep it a secret. How should the teacher respond?

a. document stories and keep an eye out for future signs of abuse

b. keep the child's secret

c. tell the child you cannot keep it a secret and report it

d. none of the above

tell the child you can not keep it a secret and report it.

How do you act as an advocate as a teacher?

a. stay after school to help the child

b. meet with an IEP team

c. talk to the student only

d. talk to other teachers

meet with an IEP team

There is going to be a child in your class with leukemia. What possible struggles/problems should you expect to prepare for that could affect the child's learning?

a. frequent absences

b. struggles with literacy

c. physical appearance

d. behavior issues

frequent absences

A teacher has a student with ADHD who has a hard time sitting still for prolonged periods of time. A special speaker is coming in to speak to the class for 30 minutes. What should the teacher do to accommodate the ADHD student?

a. send the student to another classroom while the presentation is going on

b. request a paraprofessional for this time period

c. put student in a space where he can move around and not distract the speaker

d. keep an eye on the child and take him out of the room if he misbehaves

put the students in a space where he can move around and not distract the speaker

A student with a visual impairment cannot see things that are projected on the wall. A speaker is coming in and showing a slideshow to the class. How can you best accommodate this student?

a. give the student a written description of the slides

b. sit the student right next to the projector

c. give the student a paper copy of the slides to follow along with

d. discuss the presentation with the student after

give the student a paper copy of the slides to follow along with.

A teacher's class isn't following directions. Which of the following should the teacher do first?

a. sit with another teacher and make a list of step-by-step direction to follow when instructing your students

b. have another teacher come sit in your class, observe and give feedback

c. talk with the students and work with them first

d. ask the principal to take care of it

Talk with the students and work with them first.

A teacher allows students to pick a method to demonstrate what they learned about a particular subject. For example, they can make a power point, make a model, or a drawing. What type of instructional approach is this?

a. universal design

b. interdisciplinary approach

c. direct instruction

d. all of the above

universal design.

A fourth grade teacher wants to measure the skill level of students in certain subjects at the beginning of the school year. What type of assessment would be best to use?

a. look at last years standardized test scores from those subjects

b. give little quizzes on each subject at the beginning of the year

c. use informal assessment by having students make a list of what they know and what they do not know

d. Talk to their parents

use informal assessment by having students make a list of what they know and what they do not know.

You are going to be working with a co-teacher. What be most beneficial in helping you work together?

a. go to workshops together

b. create common learning goals for the students

c. split tasks up between the two of you

d. eat lunch together

create common learning goals for the students

What is the best way to get parents to come to school events?

a. provide refreshments

b. give bonus points to students who have parents that come

c. display your students work and let students do presentations at events

d. parents should stay home

display students work and let students do presentations at events.

When should a teacher be most concerned about copyright laws?

a. when using a graphic organizer off a website for class

b.. when providing info off the school website for parents

c. when giving a well-known children's book to each child for use in class

d. during in-service day activities

when giving a well-known children's book to each child for use in class.

Albert Bandura's theory of modeling requires 4 steps. Which of the following is not one of Bandura's observational learning steps?

a. attending to the lesson

b. remembering what was learned

c. participating in classroom meetings to discuss rules

d. trying out a new skill or concept

Participating in classroom meetings to discuss rules

Mrs. Mallow, the physical education teacher, asks her students to write an essay explaining the rules to a game of their choice. Which domain of learning is she testing?

a. psychomotor domain

b. cognitive domain

c. affective domain

d. linguistic domain

cognitive domain

whom should a teacher check with before incorporating any holidays in classroom activities?

a. parents

b. principal

c. superintendent of the school

d. state standards

parents

which of the following actions would be considered unethical for a teacher?

a. accepting tickets to a professional sporting event from parents for helping their child after school

b. talking to a paraprofessional about state assessments and results

c. talking with a parent after school

d, none of the above

accepting tickets to a professional sporting event from parents for helping their child after school.

according to theorists, what is the best way children learn?

a. through play

b. thinking logically

c. construction of knowledger

d. none of the above

construction of knowledge

what is the best way to interpret a student's standardized test results to their family?

a. give them a copy of the standardized test

b. explain how the test lines up with state standards

c. explain the score using jargon-free language

explain the score using jargon free language.

what is an example of being unbiased during a test?

a. all students have an understanding of the content

b. all questions require the same level of understanding

c. all questions are in single format

d. the same amount of time is required for all students to complete the test

all students have an understanding of the content.

a PreK classroom is divided into 6 centers. Children are allowed to pick their own center and complete an activity in 10 minutes. What is the main benefit of this exercise?

a. to understand the concept of time

b. students understand to make choices and meet expectations

c. students discover what activities interest them

students understand to make choices and meet expectations

In choosing a professional development activity from among various options, a teacher's 1st consideration should be to determine which option is most likely to:

a. be relevant to teaching across a range of subject areas and grade levels

b. offer participants an opportunity to network with educators from other schools

c. provide research based info relevant to current instructional issues or needs

d. reflect the ideas of individuals who represent varied backgrounds and points of view

provide research-based info relevant to current instructional issues or needs

what characteristic would most qualify a child for a PreK counts grant?

a. english is no their 1st language

b. residing in a rural area

c. parents are separated or divorced

d. child is at least 2 years old

English is not their 1st language.

A teacher reads PreK-4 journals. How will this help her?

helps her to reflect on her teaching styles and keeps her up to date on the most recent info.

What is the primary purpose of PreK counts?

PreK counts acts as an achievement gap to help 3-4 year olds for school.

What is your ethical responsibility to parents of your students?

Involve them in all important decisions concerning the education of their child.

Discussing info about a presentation afterwards serves what purpose?

Helps children gain more knowledge about the presentation through discussion. As well as helping them to reflect on what they have learned.

What is the best thing to do if a parent of one of your students tells you they lost their job?

Tell them about opportunities in the community that may help them.

What is the best way to get parents involved in their education?

Newsletters/frequent communication from the beginning of the year (Open house)

What is summative assessment?

refers to the assessment of the learning & summarizes the development of learners at a particular time. One of the goals is to evaluate student learning. End of unit tests or projects, end of course grades, portfolios & standardized assessments.

A student in your class has been comparing his work to his peers and is not happy with his own work. What would be the benefit of a portfolio assessment?

to help him keep track of his own progress

As a teacher one of the main benefits of meeting with students to review artifacts that were placed in their portfolios is?

to see all student's achievements over time.

What is the benefit of a teacher joining a PA State Educator Program?

to connect with other teachers.

What are the benefits of play for children?

It promotes cognitive thinking.

What is the primary purpose of summative assessments?

they generate data for achievements relative to standards, they are "one & done" assessments at the end of a unit/year.

What is a formative assessment?

formative assessments allows teachers to adapt teaching strategies to best fit individual students. Summative assessments generate date for achievements relative to standards.

A child is constantly asking questions. Using the psychosocial theory of Erik Erikson, what should you do as a teacher?

Answer all questions and encourage the student to encounter the world around them.

You are teaching a unit on fairy tales. What would be an effective way to engage the community?

a. put posters of fairy tales around the community

b. invite parnts and community members to come in and read to the class

c. read books written by different community members

d. have the students illustrate their own fairy tale

Invite parents and community members to come in and read to the class.

How do you promote a positive classroom environment?

a. provide activities that meet different learning abilities, interests, and goals

b. plan lessons so that they tie directly into state standards

c. be sure to display environmental print around the classroom

d. utilize direct instruction to teach new content and review old material

Provide activities that meet different learning abilities, interests, and goals.

You have an ESL student who recently scored well on a recent English exam. He also communicates well in social settings. However, he is struggling with assignments and does not participate in class discussions. Why?

a. he is fully proficient, but unhappy in school

b. he has limited proficiency

c. he is lacking self-confidence

d. he cannot understand the directions

He is lacking self-confidence.

You have a struggling student in your class. When must you receive parent permission?

a. before taking anecdotal notes

b. before trying various interventions in the classroom

c. before allowing the child to work with the special ed teacher

d. before sending the child to the principal

Before allowing the child to work with the special education teacher.

You are teaching & introducing new concepts to a group of second graders. What is an effective way to scaffold?

a. place the students in heterogeneous groups

b. allow the students to choose their activity

c. watch a video to support the new concepts

d. model the new skills for the students

Model the new skills for the students.

You are conducting an experiment in which you have a car with round wheels and a car with oval wheels. You send each down a ramp. A student is really excited to see they roll differently. Why is his excitement good?

a. he is learning that you can solve problems in different ways

b. he is learning to inquire and will want to figure out why they move differently

c. he is having fun using the ramps

d. he feels science is his favorite subject

He is learning to inquire and will want to figure out why they move differently.

You are teaching about adjectives. At the end of the lesson, you have the students write down 3 adjectives. What type of assessment is this?

a. formative

b. summative

c. norm-reference

d. formal

Formative

How do you foster enthusiastic learners?

a. discuss lessons with other teachers

b. allow the students to go outside

c. let the kids know that they are all talented and special

d. include cross-curricular teaching

Let kids know that they are all talented and special

Why might a kid with disabilities work with peers or a paraprofessional?

a. he or she needs extra support

b. he or she is in need of special ed

He or she needs extra support

What should you share with a reading specialist before a child enters a reading program?

a. the child's PSSA scores

b. past report card grades

c. info about the child's family

d. notes of what interventions you have already tried

Notes of what interventions you have already tried

What computer program should you use to show data regarding a student's progress?

a. word document

b. spreadsheet

c. brochure

d. email

spreadsheet

What is the purpose of referencing English language proficiency standards (ELPS)?

a. to help teachers evaluate students

b. to connect with other teachers

c, to improve building morale

d. to help students with ADHD

to help teachers evaluate students-all lessons should be linked to standards

What does a teacher need to remember when making assessments or planning lessons?

a. teachers should design everything themselves

b. all teachers must use the same lessons and assessments

c. children should help design them

d. it is important to link them to the standards

It is important to link them to standards

You are conducting a lesson that involves students working together and taking turns as they sort cards dealing with nutrition. What is the purpose of this activity?

a. to encourage social collaboration

b. to assess student reading comprehension

c. to connect nutrition with math

d. to encourage the students with community values

To encourage social collaboration.

Question about worms & their pattern of behavior. Why are students struggling to understand their patterns?

They do not have enough background knowledge or they are in Piagets concrete operational stage & cannot envision themselves as worms.

Why should a PreK classroom include a kitchen?

familiar setting for pretend play

for which of the following do you need parental permission?

a. when send a report card home

b. to create an anecdotal record electronically

c. when taking a picture and posting it to the school website

when taking pics and posting to the school webstie

Questions about collaborating with other teachers?

Make sure that everyone has an equal voice

When must you call Childline?

anytime you suspect abuse.

A student is struggling with something in your class, what should you do 1st?

observe the student and gather data, before talking to the family

What is essential in a preK-4 instructional setting?

Provide various levels of difficulty for differing developmental levels

Questions on establishing a community of learners?

Create jigsaw activity in which different students have different pieces to the puzzle and must work together to find the answer.

How would you incorporate the classroom's community for a lesson on prosocial skills?

puppet show

Best place to position a child who has a hearing impairment?

In the direct line of instruction

What is an example of a summative assessment?

holistic test

What should you do when communicating with parents?

always reach out to parents-openly communicate-do whatever you can -whatever method necessary

What post-natal exposure leads to cognitive impairment?

lead

which of the following is most appropriate for PreK counts?

a. 2-year old (trick answer-it starts at 3 years old)

b. a student from a rural community

c. an Ell

an ELL

What could you expect from a family with closed boundaries at a conference?

They will communicate but they will not offer personal details.

How should you correct Ells's when they misspeak?

Model correct language-don't tell them what they did wrong.

What is the purpose of y?ellow folder and sending it home for signature every Friday

ongoing communication

Who has to attend an IEP meeting?

a principal (administration) possibly school psychologisy

When do you know if classroom management is working?

During transition times

Why would you survey kids when they have a problem?

To learn their preferred method of learning

Why would a teacher carry a clipboard?

developmental progress/checklist

What is the #1 form of assessment to see achievement over time?

Portfolios

What is constructivism?

Piaget theory-learn through play-construction of knowledge

What should you always accept with ELL's?

Their home language-always use additive approach

What is criterion referenced test?

One that is compared to a pre-set standard, like a proficiency test...You must get THIS score to pass

What is a norm-referenced test?

a test which measures a learner's achievements against the standard established by a norm

What is Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences?

vary teaching methods, students learn differently