Fundamentals Of Teaching

Teaching as a practice is driven by theories from various disciplines such as:

• A.

  Philosophy,psychology,sociology.

• B.

  Andragogy , pedagogy

• C.

  None of the above

Current views about teaching have challenged this detached approach and some educators have been advocating for teaching to be embraced from a more interdisciplinary position.

• A.

  True

• B.

  False

A learning contract allows the students to look at their goals and expectations for a course and how they will achieve them

• A.

  True

• B.

  False

__________was derived from the Greek words “paid” (meaning “child”) an d“agogus” (meaning “leading”). Thus, it is defined as the art and science of teachingchildren.

 Children rely on others to decide what is Decide for themselves what isimportant to be learned.

• A.

  True

• B.

  False

Adults need don't to validate the informationpresented at face value. based on their beliefs andexperience.

• A.

  True

• B.

  False

In order for ___________________ to take place there must be a change in behavior

____________________ postulated the theory of multiple intelligences

The term_____________was coined by re searchers of adult learning in order to contrast theirbeliefs about learning to the pedagogical model. Malcolm Knowles first introduced th econcept in the US in 1968. The concept of andragogy implies self-di rectedness and an activestudent role, as well as solution-centered activities. It was derived from the Greek wor d“aner” (with the stem andr-) meaning “man, not boy.”

_____________________ is the art of delivering set guidelines for students to follow ,this can be done   orally or written,with or without the teacher

_________________ ____________ is the ways people prefer to learn may differ; some students will want a lot of direction from you, while others will want little direction. Some students are more visual learners, others learn better by listening. Generally, a student will learn and remember better when instruction fits his or her learning style. You may not be able to know your student beforehand or determine their learning preferences; however, using a variety of teaching methods will help you identify those that work best for your student.