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Who developed the theory of multiple intelligences?
Dr. Howard Gardner
What is an example of incorporating the interpersonal social intelligence into class?
Engaging students in cooperative learning groups.
Which of the following demonstrates an understanding of the need to provide an environment free of threat?
Provide an environment that is low threat and high in challenge.
What distinction can be made between the preoperational stage of development and the concrete operational stage?
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How would you justify the need for providing a more global approach to learning?
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What is the main idea of self-actualization?
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What approach would you use to motivate your students and why?
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How would you use your knowledge of Erikson's stage of initiative vs. guilt in an early childhood classroom?
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How would you summarize the multiple intelligences theory?
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How would you justify sending home homework on blue copy paper?
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Based on what you know about love and belonging needs of a person, what can you do as a teacher to help fulfill these needs for your students?
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According to Erikson, what would happen if a child doesn't resolve the necessary conflict in a given stage of development?
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How would you differentiate the most critical relationships between the industry vs. inferiority stage and the most critical relationship in the identity vs. role stage?
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Which intelligence category would you categorize the following activity as: the teacher asking students to create a graphic organizer of their lesson?
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What benefit does listening to classical music have on students?
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What conclusion can you draw about a teacher's need for understanding child development?
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Why do you think movement is so important in the classroom?
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How would you use your knowledge of a high school student's developmental stage to appropriately plan a class lesson?
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Based on what you know about Jean Piaget and his research into cognitive development, why is it so important to strike a balance between challenging a child's perceptions and ensuring activities are developmentally appropriate?
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Which statement supports chunking an assignment for students?
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How would you explain what is happening developmentally with children in the primary grades (early childhood -2nd grade)?
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What approach would you use to best help students retain information they have learned?
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Which task is not controlled by the left side of the brain?
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How would you classify having a star student of the week on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
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Select the answer with Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in the correct order from most basic needs upward.
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Which is not an example of an element you could change in the classroom to incorporate the naturalist intelligence?
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How would you contrast the way Eastern and Western society values learning?
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How can you show your understanding of child development in the intermediate grades in the classroom?
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Why should teachers include short answer questions on tests in the middle school years?
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What information would you use to support the use of tactile/kinesthetic learning activities in the classroom?
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What would you cite to defend the implementation of the least restrictive environment?
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How would you apply what you learned about the impact of poverty in the classroom to motivate your students to learn?
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What is an IEP?
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Based on what you know about gifted and talented students, why would a GT child potentially prefer to sit with the teacher at lunch?
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How are procedures and routines related to the needs of an ELL?
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Which of the following instructional accommodations would you use to support an ELL in the classroom?
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Which two special populations have increased over the past ten years in Texas?
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What are the two essential questions on the home language survey?
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How would a general education teacher utilize in-class supports for a special education student?
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How do you justify participation in a bilingual class over participation in an ESL program?
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How would you summarize the difference between generational poverty and situational poverty?
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What are the differences in accommodations and modifications?
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How would you show your understanding of how critical it is to get to know the lives of your students living in poverty?
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What is a significant problem with the definition of an at-risk label?
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How would you compare the definition of special populations in the past to the current definition?
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How would you summarize differentiated instruction?
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How do you justify to your administrator the incorporation of social skills into your lesson with at-risk students?
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What is the primary difference between bilingual education and English as a Second Language programs?
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How would you summarize what the ARD committee does?
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What information would you NOT share at an ARD meeting with parents?
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Children raised in poverty face nutritional deficits, lack of emotional support, health issues, stress/distress, deficits in cognitive stimulation, and safety issues. Which conclusion can be drawn as a result of these facts?
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What is the function of a menu in a GT classroom?
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What is the function of a co-teacher?
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How would you use information from knowledge of the community a student is living in to be a more supportive teacher for a student?
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What approach would you use to meet the needs of GT kids in a general education setting?
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What approach would you use to set up a classroom environment that takes mental health in public education into consideration?
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Which of the following choices does NOT show how your understanding of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) toward a student in the classroom?
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How would you justify giving instructions 1 or 2 at a time for students with ADHD?
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How would you classify the following misbehaviors: trouble staying on task, blurting out answers, easily distracted, trouble following rules, difficulty organizing items?
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How can you compare the effects of trauma on a young child versus teens (children 13+)?
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How would you apply what you know about OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) in the classroom with students?
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What are children with ODD at an increased risk for?
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What is the most important thing for a teacher to remember in a mental health crisis?
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What does DMDD stand for?
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Based on what you know about depression, which classroom interventions could you use with students with depression?
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How would you justify sharing a student's suicidal thoughts or ideas with an administrator or counselor?
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How would you structure your classroom to be sensitive to the needs of a student with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) or Autism?
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In 2013, the Texas Legislature passed a law into Senate Bill 460 requiring training for public school teachers in
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How can you summarize PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)?
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Why do you think it's important for teachers to understand behaviors as a possible symptom of mental illness?
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Which of the following classroom interventions would you recommend implementing in the class where you have a student with bipolar disorder?
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Which strategy would you use with an ADHD student?
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What facts or ideas best support why teachers should intervene with mental health in public education?
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How would you compare and contrast Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Conduct Disorder (CD)?
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What is the function of a re-focus zone?
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What approach would you use with a student who has an eating disorder?
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Which statement supports why we are seeing an increasing number of children with anxiety disorders?
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What conclusion can you draw regarding U.S. schools today as a result of the prevalence of school shootings and violence?
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How is de-escalation related to conduct disorder?
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How might you use practice academies with students that have RAD (Reactive Attachment Disruptive Disorder)?
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Study Notes
Multiple Intelligences and Learning Environments
- Developed by Dr. Howard Gardner, the theory of multiple intelligences categorizes intelligence into eight distinct areas.
- Incorporating interpersonal social intelligence can be achieved through cooperative learning groups to enhance collaboration among students.
- Effective learning environments must balance low threat with high challenge to foster student engagement and success.
Cognitive and Developmental Stages
- The preoperational stage differs from the concrete operational stage, where the latter allows children to classify objects based on multiple characteristics.
- The need for a global approach in learning supports the idea that students benefit from seeing the big picture before delving into specific concepts.
Psychological Theories and Needs
- Self-actualization is achieved when individuals find harmony and understanding in their lives.
- Understanding Erikson's initiative vs. guilt stage encourages allowing children autonomy and choices to foster self-sufficiency.
Learning Strategies and Retention
- Strategies like allowing students to teach peers can enhance retention of learned material.
- Research indicates that classical music can decrease student stress and improve memory retention.
- Chunking assignments aids focus, as students can concentrate effectively for 1-2 minutes per age of the child, up to 20 minutes.
Special Education and Inclusivity
- An IEP (Individualized Education Plan) is essential for special education students, outlining tailored educational strategies.
- The Least Restrictive Environment (IDEA) supports students' success in settings that provide appropriate accommodations.
- Economic disadvantage and bilingual status among students have increased in Texas over the last decade.
Classroom Management and Interventions
- Establishing routines is critical for ELLs (English Language Learners) as consistency builds comfort and learning stability.
- Special populations require careful consideration; current definitions include any students with specific educational needs.
Mental Health Awareness
- Teachers have a significant role in addressing mental health, with trauma and poverty directly impacting children's learning and behavior.
- De-escalation techniques are vital for managing students with conduct disorders, while flexible curriculum adaptations enhance learning for students with bipolar disorder.
- Re-focus zones are effective strategies, allowing students a space to regain focus away from distractions.
Behavioral Disorders and Student Support
- Early intervention is crucial for disorders such as ADHD and ODD, as untreated conditions can lead to more severe issues like Conduct Disorder (CD).
- Educators must recognize behaviors as possible indicators of mental health issues to adapt their teaching strategies accordingly.
- Maintaining awareness of the stressors associated with academic pressures can help in addressing rising anxiety disorders among students.
Conclusion on School Environment
- Current trends reflect a shift in school environments, necessitating teaching students how to respond to potential violence, as schools face increased safety concerns.
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This quiz focuses on the key concepts of Chapter 2 regarding Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences. It includes essential definitions and examples related to interpersonal social intelligence and creating a supportive learning environment. Test your knowledge and understanding of these important educational principles.