**Teaching Practices Quiz: Classroom Success Strategies**

Question: According to effective teaching practices, what is vital for teachers to be aware of and utilize when learners are constructing their own understanding of new content? a. The learners personal interests b. The learners' prior knowledge c. The learners learning style d. The learners assessment results Question 2 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text To teach an effective lesson, the three essential elements of a lesson plan must be aligned. These three elements are a. outcomes, teaching strategies and assessments. b. activities, learning materials and assessments. c. knowledge, competencies and skills. d. introduction, teacher activities and lesson evaluation. Why do we need to keep up to date with many models of instructional design? a. Technology changes and new approaches and models are developed. b. We must always consider our role as educators. c. We must consider ideas from societies that have been neglected. d. It is one of the responsibilities of an educator. Question 4 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text ...is/are a clear statement of what the learners will be able to do at the end of the lesson. a. The lesson introduction b. The lesson content c. Learning outcomes d. Teaching strategies ...is/are used to see as to what extent the pre-set objectives have been achieved, and to determine learners knowledge of the lesson. a. Assessment b. The curriculum c. Aims d. Learning materials Question 6 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text What approach question can you ask yourself about the quality of your learners learning environment? a. How will I encourage and support learners who are unmotivated or experiencing challenges? b. How will my teaching deepen learners understanding of human differences? c. How do my planned learning activities encourage learners to tackle important real-world problems? d. How can I create opportunities for appropriate interaction among learners? What are lesson outcomes? a. They explain the purpose of a lesson. b. They are a summary of the important things that learners need to understand. c. They are clear statements of what you want learners to be able to do at the end of the lesson. d. They review prerequisite knowledge. Question 8 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Eraut (1998:128) points out that knowledge, skills and are synonyms for competence. a. ability b. experience c. digital literacy d. intelligence To teach effectively, you need a deep understanding of four types of knowledge, namely: a. Knowledge of your subject b. Knowledge of how people learn c. General pedagogical knowledge d. Pedagogical content knowledge Question 10 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Photoshop is a computer program designed to produce and manipulate graphics and digital images such as photographs. If someone wants to learn how to use a technological hardware device in the classroom, which of the following is not a valid option? a. Learning by trial and error using the help function b. Attending a training course c. Asking someone who has used it to show them how it works d. Relying on online tutorials How can you ensure that your lesson plan is clear and that any other person would be able to teach from it if you were absent? a. By ensuring that the design of the lesson plan is more detailed b. By reaching your instructional goals c. By using appropriate design steps to design instruction d. By using the textbook to guide you in designing the lesson plan Question 12 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text ...is a daily guide indicating what learners need to learn and how it must be taught. a. teaching method b. topic c. lesson plan d. task When planning a lesson, it is not necessary to make provision for a. active student involvement. b. identifying champion learners. c. feedback. d. exercising control. Question 14 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text What should you keep in mind when selecting a teaching strategy? a. Learning is not a social or cultural experience, therefore you must create opportunities for appropriate interaction among learners. b. All learners are the same. c. Learners are individuals, therefore a one-size-fits-all lesson will not give equal learning opportunities to all learners. d. Tasks must not be allocated based on learners' abilities. ...is/are a summary of how you will bring the lesson to a logical conclusion at an appropriate time. a. Learner activities b. Assessment of learning c. Lesson evaluation d. Lesson closure Question 16 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text A teacher-centred approach to teaching can be referred to as a. inquiry learning b. direct instruction c. discovery learning d. inductive learning When you are designing a lesson plan it is very important to make sure that you a. formulate clear lesson outcomes. b. find fun activities for learners to do. c. use the best textbook. d. design the learning environment. Question 18 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The following question(s) is/are essential during the lesson evaluation: a. Did the learners have sufficient prior knowledge to execute the inquiry process adequately? b. How well did the learners manage gathering information from the human participants (grandparents, elders, etc.)? c. Did the learners engage in substantive communication and did they support one another in the groups? d. Did the learners achieve the lesson outcomes to a sufficiently high standard? Learning is most effective when learners have opportunities to think and debate about their understanding. Which ONE of the following statements is CORRECT? a. Learning is a social and cultural experience, so as a teacher you would have to create opportunities for meaningful interaction among learners. b. Learners are individuals, so a one-size-fits-all lesson is most appropriate. c. It is not necessary to take students prior knowledge into account. d. Always choose a teaching strategy that would make it difficult to achieve the outcomes. Question 20 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Define lesson evaluation. a. It is a summary of how you will gain the learners attention. b. It brings the lesson to a logical conclusion. c. It is the feedback you receive on what students have learned. d. It is a reflection on whether or not your teaching has been successful.