ELM 250 MIDTERM EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What are the four groups that INTASC standards are divided into? - answer- The
learner and Learning, Content, Instructional Practice, Professional Responsibility
INTASC: the learner and learning - answer- To ensure that each student learns new
knowledge and skills, teachers must understand that learning and developmental
patterns vary among individuals, that learners bring unique individual differences to
the learning process, and that learners need supportive and safe learning
environments to thrive.
INTASC: Content - answer- Teachers must have a deep and flexible understanding
of their content areas and be able to draw upon content knowledge as they work with
learners to access information, apply knowledge in real world settings, and address
meaningful issues to assure learner mastery of the content.
INTASC: Instructional Practice - answer- Effective instructional practice requires that
teachers understand and integrate assessment, planning, and instructional
strategies in coordinated and engaging ways. Assessment and planning
INTASC: Professional responsibility - answer- Creating and supporting safe,
productive learning environments that result in learners achieving at the highest
levels is a teacher's primary responsibility. Constantly learning, leading, and
collaborating
What is differentiation? - answer- designing instruction so that students engage in
different pathways to learning that address their individual needs and abilities
What are some purposes of assessments in the classroom? - answer- gathers,
records, analyzes, interprets,
Teacher centered instruction - answer- Teachers direct the learning (direct
instruction)
Student centered learning - answer- Personalized education, that is student directed,
can occur anywhere at anytime, inquiry based learning, success centered
Interdisciplinary instruction - answer- Students are taught and able to understand the
underlying relationships that connect what is taught in each subject.
No Child Left Behind Act - answer- Law enacted in 2002; states were required to
develop standards in reading and math and to measure every students performance.
holding schools accountable for student learning outcomes
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What are the four groups that INTASC standards are divided into? - answer- The
learner and Learning, Content, Instructional Practice, Professional Responsibility
INTASC: the learner and learning - answer- To ensure that each student learns new
knowledge and skills, teachers must understand that learning and developmental
patterns vary among individuals, that learners bring unique individual differences to
the learning process, and that learners need supportive and safe learning
environments to thrive.
INTASC: Content - answer- Teachers must have a deep and flexible understanding
of their content areas and be able to draw upon content knowledge as they work with
learners to access information, apply knowledge in real world settings, and address
meaningful issues to assure learner mastery of the content.
INTASC: Instructional Practice - answer- Effective instructional practice requires that
teachers understand and integrate assessment, planning, and instructional
strategies in coordinated and engaging ways. Assessment and planning
INTASC: Professional responsibility - answer- Creating and supporting safe,
productive learning environments that result in learners achieving at the highest
levels is a teacher's primary responsibility. Constantly learning, leading, and
collaborating
What is differentiation? - answer- designing instruction so that students engage in
different pathways to learning that address their individual needs and abilities
What are some purposes of assessments in the classroom? - answer- gathers,
records, analyzes, interprets,
Teacher centered instruction - answer- Teachers direct the learning (direct
instruction)
Student centered learning - answer- Personalized education, that is student directed,
can occur anywhere at anytime, inquiry based learning, success centered
Interdisciplinary instruction - answer- Students are taught and able to understand the
underlying relationships that connect what is taught in each subject.
No Child Left Behind Act - answer- Law enacted in 2002; states were required to
develop standards in reading and math and to measure every students performance.
holding schools accountable for student learning outcomes
