Professional Learning Strategies Quiz

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What is the primary focus of the teacher's collaboration with learners, families, and colleagues?

  • To develop shared values and expectations
  • To communicate effectively with diverse learners
  • To build a safe and positive learning climate (correct)
  • To manage the learning environment

Which strategy does the teacher use to build learner self-direction and ownership of learning?

  • Communicating verbally and nonverbally to demonstrate respect for diverse perspectives
  • Engaging learners in evaluating the learning environment
  • Organizing and coordinating resources
  • Designing learning experiences that engage learners in collaborative and self-directed learning (correct)

How does the teacher help learners work productively and cooperatively with each other?

  • By establishing and monitoring elements of a safe and productive learning environment (correct)
  • By promoting responsible learner use of interactive technologies
  • By building learner capacity to collaborate in face-to-face and virtual environments
  • By communicating in ways that demonstrate respect for diverse cultural backgrounds

What is the teacher's role in managing the learning environment?

<p>To actively and equitably engage learners by organizing, allocating, and coordinating resources (A)</p>
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How does the teacher build learner capacity to collaborate in virtual environments?

<p>By applying effective interpersonal communication skills (D)</p>
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What is the teacher's role in addressing learner diversity in communication?

<p>To understand how learner diversity can affect communication and communicate effectively in differing environments (B)</p>
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What is one way teachers can adapt curriculum materials to support learner inquiry?

<p>Consult with experienced colleagues for feedback (B)</p>
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How can teachers evaluate the effectiveness of materials and strategies?

<p>Use feedback and reflection on learner performance (B)</p>
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How does the teacher manage the learning environment according to the text?

<p>By minimizing loss of instructional time and promoting learner engagement (D)</p>
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What does expanding knowledge of academic language in the content area involve?

<p>Accessing frameworks for building academic language (B)</p>
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What strategies does the teacher employ to build learner self-direction and ownership of learning?

<p>Supporting learners’ independence in identifying their learning needs (B)</p>
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How can teachers improve their practice to lead to learner autonomy?

<p>Implement strategies and seek feedback from a critical friend(s) (B)</p>
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How does the teacher engage learners with subject matter according to the text?

<p>By providing options and resources for engaging with subject matter (C)</p>
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What does Standard #5 of InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards focus on?

<p>Engaging learners in critical thinking and collaborative problem solving (B)</p>
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What does the teacher do to expand learners' ability to participate in decision-making according to the text?

<p>Suggest resources and guide learners' independent identification of resources (C)</p>
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Why is it important for teachers to connect concepts and use differing perspectives in teaching?

<p>To engage learners in critical thinking and creativity (D)</p>
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How does the teacher provide opportunities for responsible use of interactive technologies according to the text?

<p>By expanding options for responsible use of interactive technologies (C)</p>
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Why does the teacher vary learning activities according to the text?

<p>To involve whole group, small group, and individual work (A)</p>
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What is the primary purpose of the projects that the teacher develops and implements according to the text?

<p>To guide learners in analyzing the complexities of an issue or question using perspectives from varied disciplines and cross-disciplinary skills (C)</p>
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What is one way the teacher engages learners in applying content knowledge to real world problems?

<p>Through the lens of interdisciplinary themes such as financial literacy and environmental literacy (D)</p>
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What is one way the teacher facilitates learners' use of current tools and resources to maximize content learning according to the text?

<p>By developing learners' communication skills in disciplinary and interdisciplinary contexts (B)</p>
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What is one way the teacher engages learners in questioning and challenging assumptions and approaches according to the text?

<p>By engaging learners in generating and evaluating new ideas and novel approaches, seeking inventive solutions to problems, and developing original work (B)</p>
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How does the teacher develop learners' communication skills in disciplinary and interdisciplinary contexts?

<p>By creating meaningful opportunities for learners to employ a variety of forms of communication that address varied audiences and purposes (D)</p>
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What is one way the teacher engages learners in generating and evaluating new ideas and novel approaches according to the text?

<p>By engaging learners in questioning and challenging assumptions and approaches in order to foster innovation and problem solving in local and global contexts (D)</p>
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Which of the following is NOT listed as a way for teachers to engage in professional learning?

<p>Completing online training modules (A)</p>
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What does the text suggest is critical for supporting teachers in accessing professional learning opportunities?

<p>Providing time during the school day for collaboration (B)</p>
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a form of collegial study or investigation in the text?

<p>Online discussion forums (A)</p>
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What is the purpose of including the full InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards in the document?

<p>To provide context for the professional learning progressions (D)</p>
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Which of the following is mentioned as a way for teachers to engage in professional learning?

<p>Observing effective practices with debriefing and study (B)</p>
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What is necessary in schools to support teachers in reaching the rigorous performance levels outlined in the progressions?

<p>Promoting ongoing job-embedded opportunities for continuous growth (D)</p>
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