Praxis pedagogy Exam Questions and Answers
Practice questions for this set
exceptionalities
3 4
Terms in this set (105)
Social learning theory
Vygotsky
Zone of proximal development
Maslow Theory of hierarchy of needs
Given at end of instructional unit to evaluate students understanding of a specific
Summative assessment
learning objective
, Aptitude assessment Measures students collective knowledge and learning potential
used before a lesson or unit to provide the teacher with information about the
Diagnostic assessment
student's prior knowledge, strengths, or weaknesses
used when creating IEP to identify reasons for a specific student behavior or to
Behavior assessment
address provlem behavior
a way for students to understand new concepts, providing mental organizing
schemes for students to approach new ideas. The more teachers make connecting
Thematic instruction
patterns clear and easily understandable for students, the easier the brain will
integrate new information
Presenting different avenues to assist students in acquiring the content being taught
Differentiated instruction based on the student's ability level or learning style. Includes both high and low
levels of thinking
Strategy to help students understand how new information is organized and how
different aspects relate to each other. Involves aids for connecting and organizing
Scaffolding information. Specialized strategies geared to support learning when students are
first introduced to a new subject. Gives students a context, motivation, or foundation
from which to understand the new information.
Modifying curriculum to meet students different learning rates, styles, interests, and
abilities. Class work should include enriched activities or be presented in an
Gifted differentiation
accelerated way. Provide greater breadth and depth, use resources not normally
available to them. Not just increased volume or more difficult work.
provide feedback during the instructional process to allow the teacher to adjust
Formative assessment
instruction to address student needs
Compares student performance to another population, such as peers who have
Norm-referenced assessment
taken the same test
Criterion referenced assessment How well a student understands specific content on a test
a collection of student work accumulated over a period of instruction, such as in a
Portfolio assessment unit or course. Exhibits students efforts, progress, and achievement in one or more
areas
Occurs in a more casual manner and may include observation, inventories, checklists,
Informal assessment rating scales, rubrics, performance and portfolio assessments, participation, peer
and self evaluation, and discussion
divides leaning objectives into levels according to type and complexity.
Blooms taxonomy six levels within the cognitive domain for learning. They are: Knowledge,
Comprehension, Application, Analysis, Synthesis, & Evaluation
Scope deals with the breadth of what is taught in a subject
Sequence the order in which the materials are taught
Pedagogy How instruction is carried out or the method and practice of teaching.
visual and perceptual difficulties; special physical or sensory challenges; learning
Areas of exceptionality
disabilities; ADD, ADHD; functional mental retardation
instructional strategy that enables students to induce general principles or concepts
by themselves or in groups, using their own free exploration of data or experiences.
Discovery learning
The teacher does not instruct, but rather monitors student participation and serves
as a resource
Federal legislation related to the education of students with disabilities. This law
Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) includes the requirement of school counselors to participate in IEP planning process
and meetings.
Practice questions for this set
exceptionalities
3 4
Terms in this set (105)
Social learning theory
Vygotsky
Zone of proximal development
Maslow Theory of hierarchy of needs
Given at end of instructional unit to evaluate students understanding of a specific
Summative assessment
learning objective
, Aptitude assessment Measures students collective knowledge and learning potential
used before a lesson or unit to provide the teacher with information about the
Diagnostic assessment
student's prior knowledge, strengths, or weaknesses
used when creating IEP to identify reasons for a specific student behavior or to
Behavior assessment
address provlem behavior
a way for students to understand new concepts, providing mental organizing
schemes for students to approach new ideas. The more teachers make connecting
Thematic instruction
patterns clear and easily understandable for students, the easier the brain will
integrate new information
Presenting different avenues to assist students in acquiring the content being taught
Differentiated instruction based on the student's ability level or learning style. Includes both high and low
levels of thinking
Strategy to help students understand how new information is organized and how
different aspects relate to each other. Involves aids for connecting and organizing
Scaffolding information. Specialized strategies geared to support learning when students are
first introduced to a new subject. Gives students a context, motivation, or foundation
from which to understand the new information.
Modifying curriculum to meet students different learning rates, styles, interests, and
abilities. Class work should include enriched activities or be presented in an
Gifted differentiation
accelerated way. Provide greater breadth and depth, use resources not normally
available to them. Not just increased volume or more difficult work.
provide feedback during the instructional process to allow the teacher to adjust
Formative assessment
instruction to address student needs
Compares student performance to another population, such as peers who have
Norm-referenced assessment
taken the same test
Criterion referenced assessment How well a student understands specific content on a test
a collection of student work accumulated over a period of instruction, such as in a
Portfolio assessment unit or course. Exhibits students efforts, progress, and achievement in one or more
areas
Occurs in a more casual manner and may include observation, inventories, checklists,
Informal assessment rating scales, rubrics, performance and portfolio assessments, participation, peer
and self evaluation, and discussion
divides leaning objectives into levels according to type and complexity.
Blooms taxonomy six levels within the cognitive domain for learning. They are: Knowledge,
Comprehension, Application, Analysis, Synthesis, & Evaluation
Scope deals with the breadth of what is taught in a subject
Sequence the order in which the materials are taught
Pedagogy How instruction is carried out or the method and practice of teaching.
visual and perceptual difficulties; special physical or sensory challenges; learning
Areas of exceptionality
disabilities; ADD, ADHD; functional mental retardation
instructional strategy that enables students to induce general principles or concepts
by themselves or in groups, using their own free exploration of data or experiences.
Discovery learning
The teacher does not instruct, but rather monitors student participation and serves
as a resource
Federal legislation related to the education of students with disabilities. This law
Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) includes the requirement of school counselors to participate in IEP planning process
and meetings.
