EDU 49538

Type

Quiz

Book Title

SuperVision and Instructional Leadership: A Developmental Approach (Allyn & Bacon Educational Leadership) 9th Edition

ISBN 13

978-0132852135

July 4, 2017

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 these

How would year-end evaluations be used in action research projects?

a. Teacher surveys

b. Interviews

c. Pre and post comparisons of student performance

d. All of the above

The supervisor states "Could you repeat what you think I"m trying to say?" The teacher

is able to understand the supervisor's insights into the problem. This exchange verifies

the understanding between the teacher and the supervisor and it is called

a. reflecting

b. negotiating

c. clarifying

d. directing

The "pillars of dynamic schools" include

a. accountability and responsibility

b. communication and relationships

c. planning and evaluation

d. all of these

School culture are deeply rooted in the institutional beliefs in the

a. inadequate training of beginning teachers.

b. lack of shared decision-making from all stakeholders.

c. collective development of the school mission.

d. all of the above.

A leader improves knowledge and skills to improve instruction through the use of

a. collaboration

b. vision-making

c. shared leadership

d. collegiality

Gay (2005) discusses the reasons for the gap between scholarship on multicultural

curriculum and practice. Which of the following that would close this gap?

a. Specific research that would provide effective practices in the curriculum

development.

b. Well " articulated guidelines for translating theory into practice

c. Professional development to help educators meet these standards

d. All of these

Instructional improvement and successful teaching has been defined

a. In not one single instructional model

b. Within the context of a particular instructional goals

c. Within the context of a local learning environments and individual students.

d. All of these

The purpose of understanding the Johari Window for supervisor is as follows:

a. Be aware of what we are modeling for our teachers

b. Determine the ways we want our teachers to be perceived

c. Understand our own behaviors and the effect on others

d. All of the above

Leader who understand group development will understand the following concepts:

a. Assess what task roles and behaviors are seen.

b. Assess what task roles are needed.

c. Observe group cohesiveness through person roles.

d. All of the above.

Evolutionary planning means that

a. this is a straightforward path of systems to improve instruction.

b. this is a long journey with inevitable but predictable barriers.

c. there is ongoing feedback on how the innovation is understood and process for

revision.

d. there is comprehensive framework for implementations based strongly on research

and standards.

According to the data gathered from the National Center for Education (NAEP)

Statistics, the percentages of students in selected economic, racial and ethnic groups

revealed an achievement gap. Which of the following statistics from this research

support this premise for the years 2005-2007?

a. Students above the poverty level demonstrated basic skills across the various grade

levels and content areas.

b. Higher percentages of Whites than African American and Latinos scored at a basic

level or higher level.

c. High school dropouts have less earning power than graduates.

d. All of these

Collaborative behaviors is based on the assumption that there is

a. equal investment in reviewing an issue.

b. joint motivation to discuss openly differing points of views.

c. equal responsibility in the results.

d. all of these.

In Phase Five: Preparing and Presenting the Evaluation Report represents a

comprehensive finding on the following:

a. Collaborative interpretation of the data

b. Relationships between investigate areas

c. Factual findings that affect instruction

d. All of the above

Conservatism has the aspects that encourage the status quo in schools today. Which of

the following aspects are considered conservatism?

a. Restricted teacher-centered instructional methods

b. Shared technical culture

c. Short range goals

d. Research and experience

The transition events, role development and sociocultural variables of adult

development indicate which of the following aspects:

a. Interactive

b. Complex

c. Sequential

d. Socially contexted

There is a specific criterion for a supervisor to employ nondirective behaviors initially

with the faculty. These conditions are when the teachers or group is

a. working together collaboratively.

b. functioning a high developmental level.

c. responsible for carrying out the decision.

d. committed to solving the problem.

In Phase One " Areas for Examination, the administration may need to which of the

following to assess the overall instructional program?

a. Partnerships with community

b. Chamber of commerce

c. Religious communities

d. All of the above

After several department meetings regarding the new reading intervention class were

held, the supervisor and teachers finalized acceptable plan of action, which would

incorporate instructional strategies and assessment. The supervisor attended to the detail

of time, place and follow-up. Which of the following supervisory behaviors were

needed to effectively move forward in this process?

a. Standardizing

b. Problem Solving

c. Negotiating

d. All of these

Accountability and testing movement have contributed to the expansion of which of the

following area?

a. Knowledge

b. Techniques

c. Assessment

d. All of the above

Dryfoos (1994) defined the full-service school, which integrates school-based and

school-linked community service. Which of the following are examples of this school?

a. Scholarship

b. Orientation for new members

c. Health services

d. All of these

What are the components that would be included in an agenda?

a. Description of reports to be presented

b. Specific and steadfast time periods for each item

c. Unlimited time limits

d. Subject heading

Supervisors use reflective inquiry in his/her use of directive control behaviors. Which

are the key factors that influence the supervisor's decision-making?

a. Are the teacher developmental levels low enough to warrant this approach?

b. How will the long term professional relationship be affected through this approach?

c. How will teacher decisions-making or actions move away from this approach?

d. All of these

Collegial schools establish goals consistent with the responsibility of education in a

democratic society. Which of the following topics is not included?

a. Action research

b. Curriculum development

c. Autocratic leadership

d. Strategic planning

Researchers on school reform and student learning promote that improvement in

education. Which is critical to reform?

a. Legislating higher standards and consequences for non-performing schools

b. Diminishing the ability of internal stakeholders for decision-making

c. Promoting extrinsic rewards for schools

d. Supervising instruction and engagement of internal stakeholders

When a supervisor thinks that he displaying a listening behavior, but the teachers state

that the supervisor failed to listen. Which is the example of the windowpane within the

Johari Window?

a. Private self

b. Public self

c. Blind self

d. Unknown self

How does moral tone affect a positive learning climate?

a. Problem solving

b. Respecting and being treated fairly

c. Care for one another

d. All of these

Fullan (1997) discusses that shared vision must emerge to develop a change process in

organization. Which of the following components would be part of this shared vision?

a. Shared vision is established by the district administration and community partners.

b. Engagement emerges from joint work of leaders and teachers over a period of time.

c. Redefine shared vision to meet the changing conditions.

d. All of these

Committing to a decision requires actions to be explored by the supervisor and teacher.

The supervisor needs to emphasize that the actions are

a. do-able and have resources.

b. feasible implementation.

c. concrete and accountable.

d. all of the above.

The purpose of education is to condition the mind to think in a natural and logical way.

Which philosophy represents this statement?

a. Realism

b. Essentialism

c. Progressivism

d. All of these

Collaborative behaviors are based on

a. equal investment in reviewing an issue.

b. joint motivation to discuss openly differing points of views.

c. shared responsibility in the results.

d. all of these.

Supervisors can use discussion topics to uncover the teachers' developmental process.

These may include which of the following?

a. Identification of classroom improvements

b. Instructional goals

c. Problem solving

d. All of these

In Step Three, the teacher may respond to her use of technology in this way, "I have

difficulty with the use of the Smartboard in my classroom." Which behavior does the

supervisor display in this exchange?

a. Clarifying

b. Problem Solving

c. Directing

d. Listening

Supervisors need to match his/her interpersonal approaches to the individual teachers'

a. development.

b. experience.

c. expertise.

d. professional commitment.