Question 1

What are some of the major issues reflective teachers face in public schools today?
A) Charter and voucher alternatives
B) Lack of teacher autonomy in classrooms
C) Legislative efforts overriding instructional judgment
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Reflective teachers face all of these issues in public schools today. Charter and voucher alternatives can drain resources and students from traditional public schools, reducing funding and diversity. Lack of teacher autonomy prevents teachers from tailoring instruction to their students' needs and abilities. Legislative efforts, such as standardized testing and curriculums, can limit instructional judgment and creativity. These challenges require reflective teachers to stay informed, adaptable, and collaborative to ensure they provide the best possible education for their students.

Question 2

Which is not one of Parker Palmer's five habits of the heart?
A) A sense of personal voice and agency
B) An appreciation of the value of "otherness"
C) A consideration of the range and quality of our attention
D) We're all in this together

Accepted Answer

Parker Palmer's five habits of the heart do not include "A consideration of the range and quality of our attention." His concepts focus on understanding and connecting with others, recognizing our shared humanity, and the importance of community and personal voice, but not specifically on the quality or range of attention.

Question 3

To fully attend to our students' needs, which of the following must we also include:
A) Social, Emotional, and Spiritual needs
B) Spiritual, Economic, and Emotional needs
C) Academic, Community, and Achievement needs
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

To fully attend to our students' needs, we must consider all aspects of their life and development. This includes their academic needs, their emotional and social needs, their economic needs, their spiritual or religious needs, and their achievement needs. Neglecting any of these areas can have a negative impact on a student's overall well-being and success. Therefore, we must strive to address and support all of our students' needs.

Question 4

Which describe Palmer's "community"?
A) Schools' surrounding neighborhood
B) Students in a classroom
C) Parent groups
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

In Palmer's context, "community" refers to all of the above- schools' surrounding neighborhood, students in a classroom, and parent groups.

Question 5

To fully attend to our views of teaching and questions of addressing students' academic achievement equitably, which of these must we also include:
A) Teachers' schooling histories
B) Popular cultural depiction of teaching and cultural capital
C) Historical and structural dimensions of teaching
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above options are important to fully attend to our views of teaching and questions of addressing students' academic achievement equitably. Teachers' schooling histories can shed light on the background and experiences that educators bring to the classroom, including potential biases or limitations. Popular cultural depictions of teaching and cultural capital can impact how teaching is perceived and valued in society, which can have implications for teacher recruitment and retention. Finally, the historical and structural dimensions of teaching can reveal the complex systems and policies that impact educational equity and access. All of these factors must be considered in order to enhance our understanding of teaching and promote equity in academic achievement.

Question 6

Why do people become teachers?
A) Classroom life filled with emotions
B) Intrigue and satisfaction offered by a room full of eager learners
C) Love of particular subject
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

People may become teachers for any or all of the reasons listed - the emotional satisfaction of the classroom, the intrigue and satisfaction of seeing curious learners engage with their subject, or a deep love for a particular subject that they want to share with others.

Question 7

What is meant by "teaching as emotional labor"?
A) Teachers use and manage their own emotions
B) Teachers form emotional relationships with their students
C) Students become emotional when meeting teachers
D) Both "a" and "b"

Accepted Answer

Teaching as emotional labor involves both using and managing one's own emotions as a teacher, as well as forming emotional relationships with students.

Question 8

In his book, The Rationality of Emotions, Ronald de Sousa maintains:
A) Our emotions have no impact on figuring out whether to retrieve relevant or discard irrelevant information.
B) Our emotions play a role in figuring out whether to retrieve relevant or discard irrelevant information.
C) Both "a" and "b"
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Ronald de Sousa argues that our emotions play a crucial role in determining what information we should attend to and what information we should discard. In this sense, emotions can be seen as providing a rational guide to our decision-making processes. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

Question 9

According to Antonio Damasio, when teachers begin a new school year, meet new students, meet with parents, and lead classroom discussions, they are demonstrating examples of:
A) Emotional labor
B) Learning and re-learning
C) Building on past scenarios
D) Both "b" and "c"

Accepted Answer

When teachers begin a new school year, they are not only re-learning and building on past scenarios but also engaging in emotional labor as they navigate new relationships and interactions. Therefore, option D - Both "b" and "c" - is the best choice.

Question 10

What two endeavors does Ruddick feel go hand-in-hand with respect to reflective teaching and feeling?
A) Parenting and Teaching
B) Learning and Teaching.
C) Learning and Teaching
D) Both "a" and "b"

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 2: Teachers Practical Theories, and the Stuff of Reflection

What are some of the major issues reflective teachers face in public schools today?

Which is not one of Parker Palmer's five habits of the heart?

To fully attend to our students' needs, which of the following must we also include:

Which describe Palmer's "community"?

To fully attend to our views of teaching and questions of addressing students' academic achievement equitably, which of these must we also include:

Why do people become teachers?

What is meant by "teaching as emotional labor"?

In his book, The Rationality of Emotions, Ronald de Sousa maintains:

According to Antonio Damasio, when teachers begin a new school year, meet new students, meet with parents, and lead classroom discussions, they are demonstrating examples of:

What two endeavors does Ruddick feel go hand-in-hand with respect to reflective teaching and feeling?