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Interpretive researchers do which of the following? a. Observe inquiry lessons and take extensive notes on class activities. b. Conduct interviews with teachers and students on their experiences. c. Analyze only one perspective on the learning activity. d. All of […]

Sergiovanni (1999) proposed viewing schools as communities rather than organizations. How does his research show the difference between the organization and the communities? a. Communities create social lives with others b. Organization has a system of hierarchies, roles and expectations. […]

The supervisor and teacher discussed the action plan and goals that would be implemented in the next few weeks. The supervisor used the following statement: “Do you have any questions concerning these action plan and the accompanying goals?” a. Directive […]

What are other forms of direct assistance that can be observed in schools? a. Mini lessons b. Collaborative teaching c. Assistance with resources and materials d. All of the above SuperVision denotes a. a common vision about teaching and learning. […]

A supervisor may discuss ways in which instructional improvement can be enhanced during a conference with a teacher. Which of the following approach is not used for a specific outcome during the conference? a. Nondirective approach ” Outcome: supervisor-assigned plan […]

During Step Four, the teacher shared the reasons for the lack of student engagement with the supervisor, who mentally determines a plan to explain alternative solutions. Name the supervisory behavior that is used in this example. a. Directing b. Problem […]

The Pareto Chart shows data that would be valuable to a planning team. What would be included in this chart? a. Tracking of individual students b. Tracking of consequences c. Overall percentages of students in program d. Cumulative percentage line […]

External and internal support provides networking in change efforts. Which of the following would contribute to this support? a. Electronic informational retrieval and networking systems b. Mentors, coaches, or evaluators c. Regional conferences of networking schools d. All of these […]

In the assessment process, the supervisor would need to review official records. Which is not considered an official record? a. Curriculum guide b. Achievement tests c. Instructional approaches d. Department meeting notes Contributing factors for poor planning include which of […]

Supervisors may use which of the following supervisory approach with teachers at a high development level? a. Nondirective b. Directive c. Collaborative d. All of these In gathering information, listening to perceptions, and identifying the problem, the supervisor demonstrates non-directive […]

Which of the following example(s) in schools are similar to fractals in nature? a. Schoolwide staff development data b. Department meeting c. Classroom lesson d. All of the above According to Drago-Severson’s (2004-2007) approach, principals as professional development leaders should […]

What does deprivatization of teaching look like in a school? a. Teaching in your own classroom b. Developing your skill and art in teaching c. Visiting one another’s classrooms for variety of reasons d. All of the above Step Seven […]

Mentally determining the best solution, the supervisor weighs the many options available to the teacher. Step Four would be called the following: a. Problem Solving b. Standardizing c. Directing d. Encouraging Empowerment evaluations should not replace program evaluation by external […]

Which of the following psychological frustration did teachers reveal? a. Routine of the teaching day b. Encounters of the students’ academic and emotional behaviors c. Professional expectations from administration d. All of the above Verbatim and selected verbatim notes allow […]

Planning techniques include assessing and prioritizing needs and causes. How would this data be displayed? a. Affinity diagrams b. Gantt charts c. Force field analysis d. Pareto charts Earl & Katz (2006) discusses a culture of inquiry which can be […]

The conceptual frameworks have the following aspects in common: a. Change b. Adaptation c. Stability d. All of the above Which of the following observation tool created requires the supervisor to provide proof regarding topics on classroom, teachers, pupils, or […]

Which of the following are examples of teacher leadership teams? a. Action research teams b. Peer coaching c. Mentoring d. Curriculum liaison The purpose of evaluation is to a. improve the program through formative evaluation. b. review the value of […]