Lens 6 Review - ALEC 135

Does this increase engagement in the learning process?

Having a system of flexible rules that allow students to attend to their personal and procedural needs

• Yes

• No

Does this increase engagement in the learning process?

Teachers should stay stationary at the front of the room, remaining distant from student progress

• Yes

• No

Does this increase engagement in the learning process?

Teachers should embrace timing errors by engaging aggressive classroom management

• Yes

• No

Does this increase engagement in the learning process?

When students work independently, teachers should ensure the assignments are interesting and easy enough to be completed without teacher direction

• Yes

• No

Does this increase engagement in the learning process?

Teachers should minimize activities like giving directions and organizing the class for instruction by posting a daily agenda

• Yes

• No

Does this increase engagement in the learning process?

Teachers should limit the use of group work, activity books, self-directed assignments, and projects that are at, or slightly above, a student's current level of understanding

• Yes

• No

Does this increase engagement in the learning process?

Teachers should choose classroom activities that are compatible with ethnic and cultural expectations

• Yes

• No

Which of the following effectively engage students in the learning process? (select all that apply)

• Eliciting desired behaviors

• Providing an opportunity for feedback in a noncritical manner

• Using individualized and self-directed learning activities to maintain interest and promote attention

• Using meaningful verbal praise

• Monitoring and checking for progress

Which type of instruction gives students a degree of control over their own learning and can help students engage in the learning process?

Which of the following are examples of differentiated instruction?

• Focusing on concepts, understanding, and sense making--not just retention/regurgitation

• Using ongoing assessments of readiness and interest

• Making grouping flexible to accommodate readiness, interests, and learning styles

• Seeing yourself as a guide, helping students set learning goals

• None of these are examples of differentiated instruction. They're examples of self-directed learning