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1
Learning is both effective and easy when
A)it is functional and meaningful.
B)it is the result of contextualized experience.
C)it is real and relevant to the learner.
D)All of the above.
2
Interdisciplinary instruction is defined as
A)an instructional approach to classroom management.
B)an instructional technique for elementary education.
C)teaching diverse students within a single classroom.
D)teaching more than one content at the same time.
3
The idea of spiral curriculum
A)introduces concepts that are continuously built upon throughout elementary and middle school.
B)was promoted by Jerome Bruner.
C)was promoted by Hilda Taba in the 1950s and 1960s.
D)All of the above.
4
Diametrically opposing philosophical approaches to social studies education include all of the following EXCEPT
A)behaviorist versus constructionist
B)progressive versus interdisciplinary
C)skills-based versus hands-on
D)traditional versus interdisciplinary
5
Listening and speaking work together
A)as part of the social process of learning.
B)in the development of discussion and presentation skills.
C)to enhance comprehension of a topic under consideration.
D)All of the above.
6
Social studies teachers can enhance students' reading comprehension by all of the following EXCEPT
A)developing background information prior to reading about unfamiliar topics.
B)helping students recall previously learning information.
C)orally presenting the information found in the reading.
D)providing students with advance organizers of important elements in the reading.
7
An interdisciplinary instructional approach
A)is limited to science and social studies.
B)is more like real life in that all the disciplines are interwoven.
C)makes instruction more difficult for the teacher.
D)relies heavily upon reading but avoids writing and speaking.
8
Another term that can be used for interdisciplinary instruction is
A)contextualized lesson planning.
B)embedded instruction.
C)integrated instruction.
D)team teaching.
9
Decision making can be useful
A)in collaborative and cooperative learning.
B)in participating in a democratic society.
C)in solving difficult life problems.
D)All of the above.
10
Activities of a "citizen actor" could include all of the following EXCEPT
A)casting a ballot in a school election.
B)deciding upon a lunch choice from the school menu.
C)engaging in relevant discussion prior to decision making.
D)exploring alternative viewpoints for an issue under consideration.
11
Traditional social studies instruction
A)failed to engage many learners.
B)relied heavily on the textbook.
C)was teacher centered.
D)All of the above.
12
Routman's thematic unit process helps promote the development of "citizen actors" because
A)students interact cooperatively and democratically in an environment of mutual respect.
B)students research and discuss the responsibilities of good democratic citizens.
C)teachers model for the students how they will have to behave when they are adults.
D)None of the above.





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