1.
What year was the Education Reform Act?
Correct Answer
C. 1988
Explanation
The Education Reform Act 1988 is widely regarded as the most important single piece of education legislation in England, Wales and Northern Ireland since the 'Butler' Education Act 1944
The main provisions of the Education Reform Act are as follows:
Grant-maintained schools (GMS) were introduced. Primary and secondary schools could, under this provision, remove themselves fully from their respective Local Education Authorities and would be completely funded by central government. Secondary schools also had limited selection powers at the age of 11. It also included Local Management of Schools.
2.
What year did Myerscough receive incorporation, becoming independent of the County Council, and being renamed Myerscough College.
Correct Answer
C. 1993
Explanation
In 1993, Myerscough received incorporation, which meant that it became independent of the County Council and was renamed Myerscough College.
3.
How many layers are there in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Correct Answer
A. 5
Explanation
Self actualisation, esteem, love/belonging, safety, physiological
4.
Where does a plenary come in a lesson, is it
Correct Answer
C. The end of a lesson
Explanation
"Plenary", the final part of the traditional three part lesson
5.
In England how many children in ten do not own a book
Correct Answer
B. Four out every ten children
Explanation
The survey by the National Literacy Trust, of 18,141 young people found that four in 10 boys did not own any books, compared to three in 10 girls.
6.
What does QTLS stand for?
Correct Answer
B. Qualified Teacher Learning & Skills
Explanation
QTLS stands for Qualified Teacher Learning & Skills. This acronym represents a professional status for teachers in the Further Education and Training sector in the United Kingdom. It is a recognition of an individual's expertise and qualifications in teaching and learning within this specific educational sector.
7.
How much does it cost to join the IFL as a member for a year?
Correct Answer
B. £38
Explanation
The correct answer is £38. This is the cost to join the IFL as a member for a year.
8.
What does the greek derivation of pedagogy mean?
Correct Answer
C. To punish the child
Explanation
The word comes from the Greek παιδαγωγέω (paidagōgeō); in which παῖς (país, genitive παιδός, paidos) means "child" and άγω (ágō) means "lead"; so it literally means "to lead the child". In Ancient Greece, παιδαγωγός was (usually) a slave who supervised the instruction of his master’s son (girls were not publicly taught).
9.
In terms of teaching & learning, what does 'acceleration' mean?
Correct Answer
B. This is were very bright school students are put forward a year
Explanation
One of the influences categorised by Hattie in his research of influences in the classroom.
10.
Tony Buzan is famous for what?
Correct Answer
B. Mind Maps
Explanation
Tony Buzan is famous for developing and using Mind Maps
11.
When does the brain stop growing?
Correct Answer
C. The brain and skull reach their full adult sizes by 16 to 18 years of age
Explanation
The brain and skull reach their full adult sizes by 16 to 18 years of age. This is because during adolescence, the brain goes through a process called pruning, where unnecessary connections between neurons are eliminated to increase efficiency. Additionally, the brain's gray matter, which is responsible for processing information, reaches its peak volume during early adolescence and starts to decrease in the late teens. Therefore, by the age of 16 to 18, the brain has reached its maximum size and structural development.
12.
According to Hattie which teaching strategy has the highest effect in the classroom?
Correct Answer
B. Feedback
Explanation
Hattie says ‘effect sizes' are the best way of answering the question ‘what has the greatest influence on student learning?'
13.
When referring to the PAR model, what does the abbreviation PAR stand for?
Correct Answer
C. Present, Apply, Review
Explanation
Geoff Petty states that to have a good lesson structure the three elements Present, Apply, Review are essential and they are often visited many times through the lesson.
14.
Who is the Secretary of State for Education
Correct Answer
B. Rt Hon Michael Gove MP
Explanation
The correct answer is Rt Hon Michael Gove MP. He is the Secretary of State for Education.