Educational Psychology 1

What is the primary focus of educational psychology?

• Studying student behavior

• Analyzing educational policies

• Improving teaching methods

• Understanding classroom management

Which of the following is NOT a category of teaching efficacy?

• Efficacy for classroom management

• Efficacy for student engagement

• Efficacy for instructional strategies

• Efficacy for curriculum development

What characteristic is associated with beginning teachers?

• Expertise in classroom management

• Lower teaching efficacy

• High teaching efficacy

• Confidence in student engagement

Which of the following is a concern for beginning teachers?

• Classroom discipline

• Advanced pedagogical techniques

• Research methodologies

• Curriculum design

What is one of the characteristics of a good teacher?

• Strictness

• Warmth and caring

• Indifference

• Lack of enthusiasm

What does the RIDE model stand for?

• Research, Information, Decision, Evaluation

• Reflection, Information, Decision, Evaluation

• Reflection, Information, Evaluation, Decision

• Reflection, Instruction, Decision, Evaluation

Which of the following is NOT a professional skill mentioned?

• Financial management skills

• Planning skills

• Communication skills

• Assessment skills

What is a key aspect of effective teaching?

• Integrating technology into the curriculum

• Focusing solely on content knowledge

• Ignoring student feedback

• Avoiding classroom management

What is a characteristic of the best teachers?

• Disinterest in student progress

• High aspirations for self and students

• Minimal planning

• Lack of responsibility

What is a common trait of effective teachers?

• Negative attitude

• Indifference towards students

• Avoidance of classroom interaction

• Positive attitude and enthusiasm