ELM 250 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
curriculum is: - answer- -the intellectual content of school subjects taught
-the methods used to teach these subjects
-the interactions that occur among people
-the school sponsored activities that contribute to the "life-experience"
three types of curriculum - answer- formal, extra, hidden
the formal - answer- -language arts and english
-Mathematics
-Science
-Social studies foreign languages
-The arts
Physical, health, and recreation education
-Elective courses
-Vocational courses
the extra - answer- -sports
-band
-clubs
the hidden - answer- underlying messages; social conclusion
learning styles - answer- learning is exactly the same no matter the learning style
most of what we learn is stored in terms of meaning - answer- -retaining is about
organizing info in meaningful ways
-labels can be misleading/dangerous
-it means we are not limited in the ways that we can learn
what is writing across the curriculum? - answer- Writing is used across all subjects
and curriculums; we can use writing to reflect on what we've read/learned as well s
convey our preconceptions about a topic
guided reading strategy - answer- Students reading text on their own with little
teacher support. The teacher analyzes the children's reading and notes where they
need the most help. The teacher finally provides strategies that guide them toward
independence in reading.
inquiry based learning - answer- Active learning by posing questions, problems or
scenarios
why is movement important in your lessons? - answer- Creates a new way of
learning that engages students and adopts a greater sense of visual, auditory, motor,
and kinesthetic modalities
, math instruction and conceptual understanding - answer- Creating understanding for
your students in a systematic way can be very beneficial to students as it teaches
them the process to solve problems
why is conceptual understanding critical in math? - answer- Knowing the
steps/formulas is essential, but without conceptual understanding they cannot be
applied to different questions the students may be asked to solve
providing feedback to student appropriately - answer- -Resubmission gives students
feedback they can incorporate on the skills they already have
-Assessment allows you to look at errors and determine which are most important to
student's understanding
feedback in action - answer- Make sure you provide feedback ASAP, so that
students are reinforced in their learning or have time to fix mistakes before going on
to the next topic. Especially since material usually builds on previous lessons, give
students a strong foundation before moving forward
interdisciplinary curriculum - answer- A knowledge view and curriculum approach
that consciously applies methodology and language from more than one discipline to
examine a central theme, issue, problem, topic, or experience.
why communicate learning targets with students? - answer- Giving purpose and
understanding to what it means to be successful is what strategy you should be
using. Instead of just telling students what they need to learn. This allows them to
discover new things on their own. Not just passing the test or moving onto the next
assignment.
how and why do we teach critical thinking? - answer- -Critical thinking can be
incorporated into any assignment that incorporate PBL, reflection, and group work.
-Students can express ideas, problem solve, reflect, learn it's OK to make mistakes
what is differentiated instruction? - answer- Vary the content, environment, process,
and product
visualization - answer- Creating a mental image, utilizes imagination, ask questions
and begin with guided visualization
what does communicating a learning outcome look like? - answer- -Informing
students of the lesson tasks, conditions, and standards
-Lets teachers understand where students may need more help
self regulation of tone of voice - answer- -Calm, neutral, and assertive
-The 3 R's: Recognize that you're angry, Reorient yourself, and Respond calmly
cooperative learning - answer- -Treat one another with respect and remember it is
okay to not agree on everything
-Combining your ideas with another student's ideas
-Give everyone a chance to speak their thoughts
AND ANSWERS
curriculum is: - answer- -the intellectual content of school subjects taught
-the methods used to teach these subjects
-the interactions that occur among people
-the school sponsored activities that contribute to the "life-experience"
three types of curriculum - answer- formal, extra, hidden
the formal - answer- -language arts and english
-Mathematics
-Science
-Social studies foreign languages
-The arts
Physical, health, and recreation education
-Elective courses
-Vocational courses
the extra - answer- -sports
-band
-clubs
the hidden - answer- underlying messages; social conclusion
learning styles - answer- learning is exactly the same no matter the learning style
most of what we learn is stored in terms of meaning - answer- -retaining is about
organizing info in meaningful ways
-labels can be misleading/dangerous
-it means we are not limited in the ways that we can learn
what is writing across the curriculum? - answer- Writing is used across all subjects
and curriculums; we can use writing to reflect on what we've read/learned as well s
convey our preconceptions about a topic
guided reading strategy - answer- Students reading text on their own with little
teacher support. The teacher analyzes the children's reading and notes where they
need the most help. The teacher finally provides strategies that guide them toward
independence in reading.
inquiry based learning - answer- Active learning by posing questions, problems or
scenarios
why is movement important in your lessons? - answer- Creates a new way of
learning that engages students and adopts a greater sense of visual, auditory, motor,
and kinesthetic modalities
, math instruction and conceptual understanding - answer- Creating understanding for
your students in a systematic way can be very beneficial to students as it teaches
them the process to solve problems
why is conceptual understanding critical in math? - answer- Knowing the
steps/formulas is essential, but without conceptual understanding they cannot be
applied to different questions the students may be asked to solve
providing feedback to student appropriately - answer- -Resubmission gives students
feedback they can incorporate on the skills they already have
-Assessment allows you to look at errors and determine which are most important to
student's understanding
feedback in action - answer- Make sure you provide feedback ASAP, so that
students are reinforced in their learning or have time to fix mistakes before going on
to the next topic. Especially since material usually builds on previous lessons, give
students a strong foundation before moving forward
interdisciplinary curriculum - answer- A knowledge view and curriculum approach
that consciously applies methodology and language from more than one discipline to
examine a central theme, issue, problem, topic, or experience.
why communicate learning targets with students? - answer- Giving purpose and
understanding to what it means to be successful is what strategy you should be
using. Instead of just telling students what they need to learn. This allows them to
discover new things on their own. Not just passing the test or moving onto the next
assignment.
how and why do we teach critical thinking? - answer- -Critical thinking can be
incorporated into any assignment that incorporate PBL, reflection, and group work.
-Students can express ideas, problem solve, reflect, learn it's OK to make mistakes
what is differentiated instruction? - answer- Vary the content, environment, process,
and product
visualization - answer- Creating a mental image, utilizes imagination, ask questions
and begin with guided visualization
what does communicating a learning outcome look like? - answer- -Informing
students of the lesson tasks, conditions, and standards
-Lets teachers understand where students may need more help
self regulation of tone of voice - answer- -Calm, neutral, and assertive
-The 3 R's: Recognize that you're angry, Reorient yourself, and Respond calmly
cooperative learning - answer- -Treat one another with respect and remember it is
okay to not agree on everything
-Combining your ideas with another student's ideas
-Give everyone a chance to speak their thoughts
