Educational Concepts Quiz

What does "student diversity" refer to?

• Differences among students in developmental needs

• Differences among students in gender, race, ethnicity, culture, and socioeconomic status

• Differences among students in learning styles

• Differences among students in intelligence levels

What is "student variability" concerned with?

• Differences in socioeconomic status

• Differences in developmental needs, interests, abilities, and disabilities

• Differences in cultural backgrounds

• Differences in teaching methods

What does "pedagogical content knowledge" involve?

• Knowledge of student diversity

• Knowledge of how to present subject matter using analogies, metaphors, and other strategies

• Knowledge of administrative tasks

• Knowledge of professional ethics

What defines a "profession"?

• A job that requires minimal training

• An occupation requiring expertise, advanced study, and adherence to a code of ethics

• A temporary job with no supervision

• A hobby pursued in free time

What is the National Education Association (NEA)?

• A local club for teachers

• The oldest and largest professional association for teachers and administrators

• A student organization

• A government agency

What does "collaboration" mean in a professional context?

• Working independently

• Sharing decision making and solving problems together

• Competing with colleagues

• Avoiding teamwork

What are "learning styles"?

• Methods of teaching

• Cognitive, affective, and physiological behaviors for effective learning

• Types of intelligence

• Classroom management techniques

What does "multiple intelligences" refer to?

• A single type of intelligence

• Various types of intelligence that individuals may possess

• Intelligence measured by IQ tests

• Intelligence related to physical strength

What is the overarching motto of the department of education?

• Knowledge is Power

• Education for All

• Learning for Life

• Excellence in Education

What does COEBS stand for?

• Council of Educational Behavioral Sciences

• College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

• Community of Educators and Behavioral Studies

• Coalition of Educational and Behavioral Systems