Midway College Conceptual Framework Self-Test
Directions: Please indicate which of the responses is correct by clicking on the appropriate circle.
Date: Position: Field Experience Supervisor Student Teaching Supervisor Public School Administrator Adjunct Midway College Faculty Full-Time Midway College Faculty Location: Midway Somerset Carrollton Big Sandy Maysville Whitesburg Williamson, WV Louisville Cynthiana Hopkinsville 1. What serves as the foundation for the Conceptual Framework and upon which all other knowledge is based?
a. the PRAXIS examination b. the internship c. the liberal arts d. the math and sciences
a. the PRAXIS examination
b. the internship
c. the liberal arts
d. the math and sciences
2. Which of the following is NOT one of the four functions identified in the Conceptual Framework?
a. pedagogy b. leadership c. knowledge d. diversity
a. pedagogy
b. leadership
c. knowledge
d. diversity
3. "...de-centered, nonhierarchical classrooms, knowledge as constructed by the individual based on lived experiences and collaborative dialogue with others, opportunity for choice, and a variety of ways of assessment" is an example of what type of learning?
a. constructivist learning b. humanistic learning c. self-actualized learning d. collaborative learning
a. constructivist learning
b. humanistic learning
c. self-actualized learning
d. collaborative learning
4. The pedagogical concepts of diversity as referenced in the Conceptual Framework include which of the following:
a. race/ethnicity b. gender c. disability d. social class e. all of the above
a. race/ethnicity
b. gender
c. disability
d. social class
e. all of the above
5. What is the "learner theme" of the Conceptual Framework?
a. Leadership through Service b. Professional Leaders Making a Difference c. Teaching to Make a Difference d. Teachers as Leaders
a. Leadership through Service
b. Professional Leaders Making a Difference
c. Teaching to Make a Difference
d. Teachers as Leaders
6. Diversity is an important component of the Conceptual Framework. To ensure that candidates are exposed to diversity, which of the following statements is NOT accurate.
a. Teacher candidates must complete 15 field hours in a multicultural class setting. b. Teacher candidates must complete EDU 208 Child, Family, and Community, to understand diversity. c. Teacher candidates must complete a standardized assessment on their acceptance and understanding of diversity. d. Teacher candidates may elect not to participate in the diversity component of the Conceptual Framework.
a. Teacher candidates must complete 15 field hours in a multicultural class setting.
b. Teacher candidates must complete EDU 208 Child, Family, and Community, to understand diversity.
c. Teacher candidates must complete a standardized assessment on their acceptance and understanding of diversity.
d. Teacher candidates may elect not to participate in the diversity component of the Conceptual Framework.
7. Technology is addressed in the teacher education curriculum and reinforced throughout the Conceptual Framework in the following ways:
a. A special course for teacher education candidates, EDU 201, Technology in an Educational Setting, is required of all education majors. b. Every education course infuses technology into assignments as referenced through the New Teacher Standard #9 chart. c. Both of the above are accurate. d. Neither of the above are accurate.
a. A special course for teacher education candidates, EDU 201, Technology in an Educational Setting, is required of all education majors.
b. Every education course infuses technology into assignments as referenced through the New Teacher Standard #9 chart.
c. Both of the above are accurate.
d. Neither of the above are accurate.
8. The Conceptual Framework references that all teacher education programs are aligned with accepted specialty professionals standards for each major program. What association approves the special education program?
a. National Council of Teachers of English b. National Middle School Association c. Association for Childhood Education International d. Council for Exceptional Children
a. National Council of Teachers of English
b. National Middle School Association
c. Association for Childhood Education International
d. Council for Exceptional Children
9. The Conceptual Framework is graphically illustrated through a schematic that includes all major parts of the framework. What word is missing in the middle of these interconnecting circles?
a. Professionalism b. Knowledge c. Leadership d. Pedagogy
a. Professionalism
b. Knowledge
c. Leadership
d. Pedagogy
10. Please rate your understanding of the Midway College Conceptual Framework.
a. I understand the Conceptual Framework very well and can articulate its major points to others. b. I have a basic understanding of the Conceptual Framework but need time to study and review the information. c. I have minimal understanding of the Conceptual Framework and find parts of the information confusing. d. I do not understand the Conceptual Framework.
a. I understand the Conceptual Framework very well and can articulate its major points to others.
b. I have a basic understanding of the Conceptual Framework but need time to study and review the information.
c. I have minimal understanding of the Conceptual Framework and find parts of the information confusing.
d. I do not understand the Conceptual Framework.
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