Deck 5: Beyond the Ordinary: Teaching and Learning With Concrete Instructional Resources

Question 1

The basic idea behind authentic learning is that

A) students are motivated to learn when they get to choose the topic.
B) students are motivated to learn when there is a connection to real-life contexts.
C) students are motivated to learn when there is going to be a test.
D) students are motivated to learn when the teacher chooses the topic.

Answer 1

students are motivated to learn when there is a connection to real-life contexts.

Question 2

When choosing instructional resources teachers should choose

A) only abstract materials to help students think.
B) only concrete materials to give students hands-on experiences.
C) only visual materials so students can see the materials.
D) a balance of solid learning experiences (concrete and abstract)

Answer 2

a balance of solid learning experiences (concrete and abstract)

Question 3

The components of a well-planned field trip include

A) being familiar with the trip location.
B) planning for proper supervision.
C) using a buddy or partner for each student.
D) all of the above.

Answer 3

all of the above.

Question 4

Social studies realia falls into two broad categories

A) primary sources and secondary sources.
B) textbooks and concrete objects.
C) tangible items and primary documents.
D) memorabilia and artifacts.

Question 5

Games can be an enjoyable and effective resource and provide a

A) realistic picture of people, places, and the times in which they lived.
B) break from the real work that goes on in the classroom.
C) way for students to develop competitive skills.
D) way for students to develop collaborative skills.

Question 6

Define the three levels of abstraction, provide examples of materials from each level and discuss why each level is important.

Question 7

Discuss the three ways students should experience the arts and provide examples of what this would look like in your classroom.