Teaching Strategies & Learning Assessment Flashcards
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In the context of andragogy, which assumption about adult learners is most critical for a postsecondary instructor to apply?
Answer: Adults are self-directed and bring prior experience to learning
Knowles' andragogy identifies self-directedness and rich prior experience as defining characteristics of adult learners.
A student requests extended time on exams as an accommodation. The instructor's primary obligation is to:
Answer: Implement the accommodation as specified by the institution's disability services office
Documented accommodations from disability services are legally required under ADA and Section 504; instructors must implement them as directed.
Which of the following is a key feature of project-based learning (PBL)?
Answer: Students investigate real-world problems over an extended period
PBL centers on sustained inquiry into authentic, complex problems, developing both content knowledge and 21st-century skills.
When designing a rubric, what is the primary benefit of including descriptive performance levels rather than numerical scores alone?
Answer: It provides students with clear qualitative criteria for each performance level
Descriptive rubrics communicate exactly what distinguishes performance levels, supporting student self-assessment and targeted improvement.
Which instructional strategy specifically addresses the needs of English Language Learners (ELLs) in postsecondary settings?
Answer: Using visual supports, graphic organizers, and simplified sentence structures
Visual supports and sheltered instruction techniques reduce language barriers while maintaining academic rigor for ELL students.
Formative assessment data should primarily be used to:
Answer: Inform and adjust ongoing instruction
Formative assessment is diagnostic—it informs real-time instructional decisions rather than contributing to summative grades.
Which of the following BEST illustrates differentiated instruction in a postsecondary classroom?
Answer: Offering varied assignment formats based on student readiness and learning profile
Differentiated instruction adjusts content, process, or product based on individual student needs while maintaining consistent learning goals.