EDU406 Final Term MCQs

1. Which of the following about teacher's professional knowledge and understanding

is true?Teachers need to develop reflection and evaluation of their practice

2. According to Stephen Brook, reflective practice is?a way for teaches to

understand their problems

Q3. Which of the following is NOT a ‘best’ practice?

Follows the text closely to ensure coverage of the curriculum

4. What does evidence suggest as being most important for a long-term commitment to Reflective Practice?Collaborating with colleagues encourages the Reflective Practitioner to focus on what values inform his/her teaching
5. Which of the following is considered the least effective form of teacher development?Certificated Courses
6. Knowing-in-action is described by Schon as When we cannot say what we know

Q7. What are the major mechanisms involved in critical thinking for the reflective practitioner?

1. Self-regulation
2. interpretation
3. both ‘a’ and ‘b’

Correct answer: both ‘a’ and ‘b’

8. Creative Thinking is not critical thinking becauseIt is emotive

9. ‘Lookingout’ is a combination of A range of viewpoints about experiences

10. Which of the following assumptions does NOT underlie action research?Teachers and other education professionals can and will engage in systematic research only if they are given adequate time and additional pay
11. DATA refers to the four steps analytical process necessary for guiding reflection
12. What is reflective practice?Process of action to improve the professional role
13. What is the impact of reflective practices on the teacherIt leads higher quality

practice

Q14. Which of the following about teacher's teacher’s professional knowledge and understanding is true?

15. Once reflection becomes a habit you will not need to develop your reflective skills

furtherTeachers need to develop reflection and evaluation of their practice

16. What does ‘a lack of conceptual clarity’ mean?The educational community has

different interpretations of reflection

17. According to Brookfield, which is the most powerful lens for teachers?The Student

Lens

18. Which of the following is an example of ‘warm’ feedback?Warm feedback consists

of supportive, appreciative statements

19. Which of the following is not reflection in a professional setting?Object-led
20. The ‘critical lenses’ refer tothe focus given to the Reflective Practitioner by taking the different viewpoints necessary to reflect on practice
21. Reflection-on-action can be described as Thinking about what to do

Q22. Which of the following is NOT a principle of Reflective Practice?

i. It is problem-oriented ii. It is based on action research iii. It is data-driven iv. It is research-led

v. None

Q23. Which of the following is NOT one of the four steps in action research?

i. Identifying the research problem

ii. Developing a professional measurement instrument

iii. Obtaining the necessary information to answer the question iv. Developing a plan of action

24. Re-theorising is the means by which Reflective Practitioners critically examine practice and theories in the light of theories

Q25. Critical thinking is _______.

1. A biological process
2. A psychologicaland cognitive process
3. A communication process
4. All of the above

Correct answer: All of the above

26. What are three levels of reflection?Technical, practical and critical
27. What is question/ analysis in the reflective cycle?Taking on the role of researcher
28. Interpretation is the skills ofUnderstanding and transmitting
29. Critical Reflection involves which of the following?Analyzing and evaluating
30. Action Research is…Process, Improvement,

Practice, Communication

Q31. What is part of the analytical process for the practitioner?

1. The identification of own assumptions
2. The examination of the underlying values base
3. Both ‘a’ and ‘b’
4. None of the above
5. Why reflective practice is so important?Research shows that reflective practice is

essential for developing our understanding about teaching and learning

33. The most significant part of the model isLearning from reflecting
34. What do systematic reflexivity and epistemic reflexivity focus on?Beliefs, values

and assumptions

35. When we think habitually, we Ignore data
36. Double loop learning involvesChanging personal approaches
37. What factor makes reflection seem time-consuming? Regular learning networks

are very time-consuming

38. Is not reflection in a professional setting? Object-led
39. Best practice approach teachers must. Be committed to professional dialogue with other teachers
40. Critical reflection facilitates_____ learning. Fosters transformational learning
41. Why reflective practice is so important? Research shows that reflective practice is essential for developing our understanding about teaching and learning.

Q42. True about teacher’s professional knowledge and understanding?

43. What is reflection practice? Process of action to improve the professional role
44. Best describes a regular learning network. A learning “hub” which challenge

practice and policy

45. According to Moon. What are the key aspects of reflective practice? Reflection is a

form of mental processing

46. The Reflective Practitioner must ______.