Teaching & Learning Quiz

1. What does QTLS stand for?

Qualified Teacher Lecturer Status

Qualified Teacher Learning & Skills

Qualified Teacher Lecturing Skills

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.

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.

2. How much does it cost to join the IFL as a member for a year?

£28

£38

£35

The correct answer is £38. This is the cost to join the IFL as a member for a year.

Explanation

The correct answer is £38. This is the cost to join the IFL as a member for a year.

3. How many layers are there in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

5

4

6

Self actualisation, esteem, love/belonging, safety, physiological

Explanation

Self actualisation, esteem, love/belonging, safety, physiological

4. When does the brain stop growing?

Mid 20's

Around 12 years of age

The brain and skull reach their full adult sizes by 16 to 18 years of age

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.

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.

5. Who is the Secretary of State for Education

Rt Hon Andrew Lansley MP

Rt Hon Michael Gove MP

Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP

The correct answer is Rt Hon Michael Gove MP. He is the Secretary of State for Education.

Explanation

The correct answer is Rt Hon Michael Gove MP. He is the Secretary of State for Education.

6. In England how many children in ten do not own a book

Three out every ten children

Four out every ten children

Two out of every ten childre

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.

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.

7. According to Hattie which teaching strategy has the highest effect in the classroom?

Direct Instruction

Feedback

Questionning

Hattie says ‘effect sizes' are the best way of answering the question ‘what has the greatest influence on student learning?'

Explanation

Hattie says ‘effect sizes' are the best way of answering the question ‘what has the greatest influence on student learning?'

8. When referring to the PAR model, what does the abbreviation PAR stand for?

Present, Assess, Reciprocate

Peruse, Answer, Reflect

Present, Apply, Review

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.

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.

9. Tony Buzan is famous for what?

Public speaking

Mind Maps

Neuro Linguistic Programming

Tony Buzan is famous for developing and using Mind Maps

Explanation

Tony Buzan is famous for developing and using Mind Maps

10. What year was the Education Reform Act?

1982

1985

1988

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.

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.

11. Where does a plenary come in a lesson, is it

The beginning of a lesson

The middle of a lesson

The end of a lesson

"Plenary", the final part of the traditional three part lesson

Explanation

"Plenary", the final part of the traditional three part lesson

12. What year did Myerscough receive incorporation, becoming independent of the County Council, and being renamed Myerscough College.

1997

1995

1993

In 1993, Myerscough received incorporation, which meant that it became independent of the County Council and was renamed Myerscough College.

Explanation

In 1993, Myerscough received incorporation, which meant that it became independent of the County Council and was renamed Myerscough College.

13. In terms of teaching & learning, what does 'acceleration' mean?

Increasing the pace of your lesson

This is were very bright school students are put forward a year

This is were deadlines are shortened to increase throughput of student work

One of the influences categorised by Hattie in his research of influences in the classroom.

Explanation

One of the influences categorised by Hattie in his research of influences in the classroom.

14. What does the greek derivation of pedagogy mean?

To lead the child

To instruct the child

To punish the child

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).

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).