Teacher's Perspective Quiz

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What is the main purpose of the technical supervisor's orientation round?

To prioritize visits to schools with new teachers

To provide necessary circulars to schools

To investigate the availability of textbooks

To discuss new and urgent educational issues (correct)

Which of the following tasks is NOT part of the technical supervisor's responsibilities during the orientation round?

Recording notes into official registers

Conducting instructive evaluation (correct)

Introducing him/herself to the staff

Providing recommendations for teachers' timetables

What type of schools receive priority visits during the technical supervisor's orientation round?

Schools without a Head of Department (HOD) (correct)

Schools with outdated textbooks

Schools with experienced teachers

Schools with limited teaching aids

What does the technical supervisor do if a school does not have a Head of Department (HOD)?

Gives recommendations for teachers' timetables Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the technical supervisor's responsibilities during the orientation round?

Attending meetings to discuss changes in teaching plans is essential Signup and view all the answers

What action should the technical supervisor take if there are changes in the teaching plan at a school?

Hold a meeting to discuss new educational issues Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of offering alternatives in alternative supervision?

To widen the scope of what a teacher will consider doing Signup and view all the answers

In nondirective supervision, what role does the supervisor play in decision-making?

The supervisor leaves all decisions to the teacher Signup and view all the answers

What may cause teachers to feel anxious and alienated in nondirective supervision?

Inexperience of the teacher Signup and view all the answers

What negative consequence may result from a supervisor misunderstanding nondirective supervision?

Increased teacher alienation Signup and view all the answers

How can supervisors misuse nondirective supervision according to the text?

By implementing surface techniques only Signup and view all the answers

What is a key assumption underlying the nondirective supervisory model described?

The individual teacher knows best what instructional changes need to be done Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the listening teacher's role according to the text?

Offering multiple alternatives for the teacher to consider Signup and view all the answers

What should the supervisor focus on in terms of their own knowledge and experience?

Being confident that their knowledge and experience surpass those of the teacher Signup and view all the answers

What action does the directing frame step expect from the teacher?

Choosing from a set of laid-out options Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized when concluding the conference with the teacher?

Restating the goal, activities, criteria for success, and follow-up time Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for the supervisor to give alternative actions for teachers to consider?

To assist the teacher in judgment and consideration Signup and view all the answers

What should be the supervisor's stance regarding confidence and credibility?

Being confident that their knowledge surpasses that of the teacher Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the supervisor in directive supervision?

Evaluate the teacher's mastery of defined behaviors Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of directive supervision behavior mentioned in the text?

Non-directive behaviors Signup and view all the answers

What does the supervisor do in Directive Informational Behaviours?

Acts as an information source for improvement plan goals Signup and view all the answers

Which directive supervision behavior involves determining clear classroom goals for the teacher?

Presenting Signup and view all the answers

What does Directive Informational Continuum of Behaviors aim to do?

Identify the goal Signup and view all the answers

In which directive supervision behavior does the supervisor reinforce the understanding of what needs to be done?

Directing Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason to use Nondirective Behaviours according to the text?

When the supervisor has the most knowledge and expertise about the issue. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Collaborative Supervision as described in the text?

The relationship between the teacher and supervisor is based on sharing ideas. Signup and view all the answers

When should Nondirective Behaviours be used according to the text?

When the teacher is functioning at high developmental levels. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Collaborative Supervision mentioned in the text?

Working together on addressing teaching-related issues. Signup and view all the answers

In Collaborative Supervision, what role does the supervisor play?

Actively participates with the teacher in making decisions. Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances should Nondirective Behaviours be implemented according to the text?

When the teacher has most of the knowledge and expertise about the issue. Signup and view all the answers