Question 1

Student-Centered Learning

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The approach that designs learning experiences with the student's needs, abilities, interests, and learning styles in mind.

Question 2

Authentic Assessment

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Evaluating student learning through tasks that are relevant and applicable to real-life situations.

Question 3

Differentiated Instruction

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A teaching philosophy that involves tailoring instruction to meet individual needs of students.

Question 4

Bloom's Taxonomy

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A classification of the different objectives that educators set for students, involving knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.

Question 5

Constructivist Learning Theory

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The idea that students learn best when they construct their own understanding and knowledge through experiencing things and reflecting on those experiences.

Question 6

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

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A motivational theory in psychology comprising a five-tier model of human needs, often depicted as hierarchical levels within a pyramid.

Question 7

Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation

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Intrinsic motivation is derived from within the individual while extrinsic motivation is driven by external rewards.

Question 8

Metacognition

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The awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes.

Question 9

Formative Assessment

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The ongoing assessment of student's learning that informs instruction and provides feedback to improve student performance.

Question 10

Summative Assessment

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The evaluation of student learning at the end of an instructional unit by comparing it against some standard or benchmark.

Question 11

Performance-Based Assessment

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Evaluating students' abilities to perform tasks.

Question 12

Backward Design

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Instructional design approach that begins with the end in mind and designs curriculum with the final assessment in focus.

Question 13

Zone of Proximal Development

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The difference between what a learner can do without help and what they can do with help.

Question 14

Scaffolding

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Support given to a student that is tailored to their needs with the intention of helping the student achieve learning goals.

Question 15

Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

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A framework that guides the design of learning goals, materials, methods, and assessments with the diversity of learners in mind.

Question 16

Culturally Responsive Teaching

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A pedagogy that recognizes the importance of including students' cultural references in all aspects of learning.

Question 17

Multiple Intelligences

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The theory that people have different types of intelligences including musical–rhythmic, visual–spatial, verbal–linguistic, logical–mathematical, bodily–kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic.

Question 18

Critical Thinking

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The ability to analyze information objectively and make a reasoned judgment.

Question 19

Inquiry-Based Learning

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An active learning approach where students formulate questions, investigate to find answers, build new understandings and communicate their findings.

Question 20

Problem-Based Learning

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A student-centered pedagogy where students learn about a subject through the experience of solving an open-ended problem.

Question 21

Cooperative Learning

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A teaching strategy where small teams, each with students of different levels of ability, use a variety of learning activities to improve their understanding of a subject.

Question 22

Self-Directed Learning

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A process where individuals take initiative, with or without the help of others, in diagnosing their learning needs, formulating learning goals, identifying resources for learning, choosing and implementing learning strategies, and evaluating learning outcomes.

Question 23

Flipped Classroom

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A pedagogical model in which the typical lecture and homework elements of a course are reversed.

Question 24

Self-Efficacy

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Belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task.

Question 25

Social-Emotional Learning

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The process of developing self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills that are vital for school, work, and life success.

Question 26

Peer Assessment

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A process by which students evaluate each other's work.

Question 27

Reflective Practice

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A process where teachers think over their teaching practices, analyzing how something was taught and how the practice might be improved or changed for better learning outcomes.

Question 28

Behaviorism Learning Theory

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The theory that learning is a change in observable behavior caused by external stimuli in the environment.

Question 29

Cognitive Learning Theory

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The theory that learning is a change in knowledge that can be an internal mental activity that's not observable.

Question 30

Digital Literacy

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The ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information.

Question 31

21st Century Skills

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Skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and various forms of literacy that students should have to succeed in today's world.

Question 32

Multimodal Learning

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Learning that uses many different modes (visual, auditory, reading/writing, kinesthetic) in a single learning event.

Question 33

Direct Instruction

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A teaching model that emphasizes well-developed and carefully planned lessons designed around small learning increments.

Question 34

Indirect Instruction

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Teaching strategies that enable students to practice skills in a variety of settings and encourage them to take more responsibility for their learning.

Question 35

Project-Based Learning

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A teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge.

Question 36

Rubrics

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Scoring guide used to evaluate the quality of students' constructed responses.

Question 37

Learning Styles

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The preferred way an individual processes information, including auditory, visual, kinesthetic, and tactile styles.

Question 38

Learning Disabilities

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Neurologically-based processing problems that can interfere with learning basic skills such as reading, writing, or math.

Question 39

English Language Learners (ELL)

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Students who are unable to communicate fluently or learn effectively in English, often coming from non-English-speaking homes or backgrounds.

Question 40

Individualized Education Program (IEP)

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A plan or program developed to ensure that a child who has a disability identified under the law and is attending an elementary or secondary educational institution receives specialized instruction and related services.

Question 41

Response to Intervention (RTI)

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An approach to academic intervention that is designed to provide early, systematic assistance to children who are having difficulty learning.

Question 42

Behavior Management

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Techniques used to promote appropriate behavior and eliminate inappropriate behavior.

Question 43

Teacher Efficacy

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The extent to which teachers believe they can influence how well students learn.

Question 44

Family and Community Engagement

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Strategies and practices that promote collaboration between educators, families, and community members to support student learning.

Question 45

Professional Learning Communities (PLC)

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Teams of educators who collaborate and reflect regularly on their teaching practice to improve student learning.

Question 46

Integrated Curriculum

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Learning goals across multiple content areas that are connected to a coherent theme or topics.

Question 47

Multicultural Education

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An approach that prepares students for a diverse, pluralistic society by teaching them to consider the perspectives of others and to respect cultural differences.

Nevada Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT): Advanced Flashcard Set