Final exam

1. Describe the primary difference between Gardner’s view of intelligence and traditional views of intelligence. What are the four most common types of exceptionalities found in today’s classrooms? Describe each briefly. Explain why it is important for you as a prospective teacher to understand learners with exceptionalities. 2. Compare philosophy and theory including the essential difference between the two. Explain how philosophy is related to teacher professionalism, and illustrate your explanation with an example. 3. Explain why forming a personal philosophy is important for teachers. Provide a specific, concrete example to illustrate your explanation. As you begin to form your personal philosophy, you should keep three ideas in mind. Describe the three ideas. 4. Describe the difference between federal block grants and federal categorical grants. Which type has most strongly influenced education at the local level? Explain your answer. 5. Describe five important features of a teacher’s due process rights in the case of charges being filed for incompetence, immoral behavior, insubordination, or unprofessional conduct. Describe and explain the connection between in loco parentis and negligence 6. Identify the characteristics of effective teaching, and explain why they are important. 7. Describe the relationship between curriculum and instruction, and provide an example to illustrate your description. 8. Describe planning for classroom management, including each factor you should consider as you plan. Describe three goals of successful classroom interventions. 9. Describe three ways in which teachers can increase students’ interest in learning activities. Describe each of the essential teaching skills and explain how they increase learning. 10. Explain the terms standards, accountability, and high-stakes tests. Merit pay is highly controversial. Describe three arguments supporting merit pay, and then provide three criticisms of merit pay.