Deck 15: Developing Knowledgeable, Responsible and Caring Students

Question 1

Theorists have contended that Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) 'enhances academic development, helps students develop self-management and self-control and reduces conflict among students'. Discuss what this means for you as a teacher and your students and describe what you would do in the first two weeks of the school year to develop your students' social and emotional learning.

Answer 1

The student's response should cover the following:
-There are SEL skills and attitudes that students (and teachers) need to develop and this can only occur if programs are carefully selected, planned and implemented.
-Goleman (1995) identified five emotional competencies basic to SEL (see dot points near bottom of page 271).
-First step is for the teacher to reflect on their current approach to social and emotional learning using strategies suggested in checklist 'What I am doing to foster social and emotional leaning (SEL) in my classroom' at the top of page 272.
-Teachers should check where social and emotional learning is addressed in the Australian Curriculum for their year level.
-There is a range of strategies teachers could use in the first two weeks of teaching to develop SEL (see dot points and elaboration on page 273).
-There are also examples that could be used to explore SEL skills with primary school students at the bottom of page 274).

Question 2

The practice of teaching students about the virtuous deeds and actions of famous people is used in some schools as part of:

A) character education.
B) moral education.
C) service learning.
D) values education.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

It has been argued that social and emotional competence is important for student learning because emotion drives:

A) the motivation to persevere with tasks.
B) attention which drives learning and memory.
C) the commitment that is needed for concentration.
D) a positive attitude to learning.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Mindmatters, a social and emotional learning program that is used in Australian secondary schools, focuses on developing students':

A) social competence, decision-making and problem-solving skills through using and managing emotions.
B) resilience and coping skills.
C) strategies for managing aggression.
D) mental health and the creation of a strong and inclusive school community.

Question 5

A comprehensive examination of values taught in Australian schools was initiated by the Minister of Education at the time in:

A) 2001.
B) 2002.
C) 2003.
D) 2004.

Question 6

Within the context of the five emotional competencies that Goleman (1995) identified as basic to social and emotional learning (SEL), students who understand that their actions have consequences are demonstrating:

A) management of relationships.
B) mood management.
C) self and other awareness.
D) empathy.

Question 7

Elias et al. (1997) highlighted the link between cognitive and affective learning processes using the term 'knowledgeable ...':

A) and emotionally intelligent.
B) and a good citizen.
C) responsible and caring.
D) sociable and responsive.

Question 8

Devine (2006) argued that moral education in schools is a contentious area because:

A) teachers feel uncomfortable teaching morality.
B) parents are not supportive of schools teaching morality.
C) there is not agreement about what it means to be 'morally educated'.
D) there is not time in the crowded curriculum.

Question 9

Is this statement True or False? 'The Australian Curriculum identifies nine values that should be taught by schools.'

Question 10

From 1997 to 2000, the Curriculum Corporation had responsibility for:

A) developing a policy to inform thinking about Civics and Citizenship curriculum.
B) supporting schools to develop Civics and Citizenship curriculum.
C) developing teaching units in Civics and Citizenship curriculum.
D) researching Civics and Citizenship curriculum in other countries.

Question 11

What are the arguments for and against values education in schools? As a beginning teacher, what are the good practice principles you need to consider if you decide you want to engage in values education with your students?

Question 12

A purely academic focus in schools may lead to students being ill-equipped to:

A) be successful in the workforce.
B) face societal challenges.
C) make responsible decisions.
D) become lifelong learners.

Question 13

What are the three General Capabilities in the Australian Curriculum where there is some attention to values education?

Question 14

How did Goleman (1995) define social and emotional learning (SEL)?

Question 15

Why is role play a useful strategy for teachers to use in social and emotional learning?

Question 16

A significant development in the area of values education that occurred in 2005 was that:

A) a comprehensive literature review of research about values education was released.
B) the National Framework for Values Education in Australian Schools was released.
C) the Values in Action Schools Project commenced in schools nationally.
D) teaching and learning units were developed for all levels of schooling.

Question 17

The report on the Values in Action Schools Project (2008-2009) concluded that values education impacted on student learning in five ways. One of these ways is 'transformation' which means that students and teachers:

A) have an increased awareness of values.
B) have improved capacity to make responsible choices.
C) develop positive relationships.
D) are willing to try changes in aspects of classroom-based practices.

Question 18

In the Australian Curriculum, social and emotional learning is addressed through the General Capability of:

A) Intercultural Understanding.
B) Ethical Understanding.
C) Critical and Creative Thinking.
D) Personal and Social Capability.

Question 19

Is this statement True or False? 'Piaget contended that morality was a developmental process that could be nurtured by schools.'

Question 20

In the five groups of inter-related core social and emotional competencies that it is suggested that SEL programs should address, 'social awareness' is described as:

A) being able to take the perspective of and empathise with others.
B) establishing and maintaining healthy and rewarding relationships based on cooperation.
C) making decisions based on considerations of ethical standards.
D) accurately assessing one's feelings, interests, values and strengths.

Question 21

New Civics and Citizenship curriculum was scheduled for implementation in Australian schools in:

A) 2013.
B) 2014.
C) 2015.
D) 2016.

Question 22

In 2010, the results of the National Civics and Citizenship Assessments conducted in Year 6 and Year 10 showed that the percentage of year 10 students reaching the proficiency standards was:

A) 41%.
B) 51%.
C) 61%.
D) 71%.