Teacher Effectiveness in K-5 Education

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What predicts student engagement at every grade level?

Standardized test preparation

Positive teacher-student relationships (correct)

Parental involvement

Teacher's knowledge of students

During which grades is the quality of teaching particularly crucial for future student achievement?

1st and 2nd grades

Pre-K and K

3rd to 5th grades (correct)

6th to 8th grades

Which of the following is NOT one of Charlotte Danielson's domains for teaching?

Instruction

Teacher collaboration (correct)

Professional responsibilities

Classroom environment

What is one major concern for beginning teachers?

Maintaining classroom management Signup and view all the answers

What has recently shifted in the role of educational psychology?

From observation to research on teaching and learning Signup and view all the answers

Which type of research would involve observing the relationship between height and weight?

Correlation studies Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of experimental studies?

They require random assignment of participants. Signup and view all the answers

Which best describes a negative correlation?

As one variable increases, the other decreases. Signup and view all the answers

In a quasi-experimental study, which of the following is typically used?

Assigning entire classrooms to different conditions. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'common sense responses' imply in educational psychology?

They may not be supported by research. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about single-subject experimental designs is true?

They focus on changes per individual over time. Signup and view all the answers

What key aspect differentiates correlation from causation?

Causation requires manipulation of variables. Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main findings from the Kellam study in Baltimore Schools concerning classroom behavior?

The good behavior game significantly reduced disruptive behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of qualitative studies?

They focus on individual cases and in-depth observations. Signup and view all the answers

Which research study design studies subjects over time and may require significant resources?

Longitudinal study Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes quantitative studies from qualitative studies?

Quantitative studies gather numerical data for statistical analysis. Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Perry Preschool Project?

To follow students from higher risk conditions for years. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines a hypothesis?

A prediction based on theory and past research. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)?

Evidence-based interventions must be implemented in schools. Signup and view all the answers

What defines an ethnographic study?

It studies groups in their natural settings to understand meanings. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the What Works Clearinghouse?

To provide information about teaching methods grounded in scientific research. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Teacher Effectiveness

Some believe teacher quality is the only factor influencing student success; others disagree, highlighting the importance of socioeconomic status (SES).
Quality relationships between teachers and students are critical across all schooling levels, particularly in early years, impacting future outcomes.
Early relationships in K-5 predict engagement in junior high. Positive teacher-student relationships correlate with increased student engagement.
Effective teaching involves a blend of art and science, requiring teachers to be flexible, knowledgeable about students, and employ various strategies.
Charlotte Danielson's framework is useful; focus on concepts rather than memorizing details. The domains include planning and preparation, instruction, classroom environment, and professional responsibilities (collaboration with colleagues).
Beginning teachers often face challenges like classroom management, student motivation, parental interactions, student work evaluation, and accommodating diverse student needs.

Research Methods in Educational Psychology

Different research methods include descriptive studies (surveys, interviews), correlation studies (examining relationships between variables), and experimental studies (investigating cause-and-effect relationships).
Correlation studies identify relationships but don't prove causation. Positive correlations exhibit mutual increase or decrease, while negative correlations show inverse trends.
Correlations can reveal links like those between time spent on task and achievement, absences and grades, etc. Experimental studies manipulate variables to isolate causal relationships (e.g., an experiment studying aggressive behaviour).
Random assignment to different groups in experiments helps isolate the impact of the intervention.

Types of Educational Research

Single-subject experimental designs track the effect of an intervention by monitoring baseline behavior/performance and then introducing the intervention. They often use baseline (A), intervention (B), and return-to-baseline (ABAB) designs.
Clinical interviews (open-ended questions) are one type of research method, used to understand thought processes.
Case studies delve deeply into a single individual or situation.
Ethnographic studies explore naturally occurring events within a particular group, seeking to understand meaning from participants' perspectives.
Longitudinal studies follow the same subjects over time, compared to cross-sectional studies, which examine different groups at a single point in time.
The Perry Preschool Project is an example of a longitudinal study, measuring the effects of early childhood education intervention.

Scientifically Based Research and Educational Practice

Scientific research in education should use rigorous data analysis methods and be replicable, peer-reviewed, and evidence-based. Theories summarize substantial research.
Theories use numerous connected principles to explain data and make predictions.
Hypotheses are predictions about what will likely happen confirmed/disproved by research.
Research cycles start with questions and hypotheses followed by collecting and analyzing data and ending with adjusting theories based on findings and creating new questions.

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Description

Explore the impact of teacher quality and relationships on student success in K-5 education. This quiz delves into the factors influencing engagement and the importance of effective teaching strategies. Additionally, it covers Charlotte Danielson's framework as a guide for teachers in their professional development.