STUDY GUIDE
Educational Leadership Fundamentals (ELF)
REGION
Assessment
STATE
Assessment 2 Parts
Time Limit = 30 minutes
Time Limit = 1 hour
50 Multiple-Choice Questions
Part 1: Multiple-Choice questions (30 min)
Part 2: Essay (30 min)
Content Overview
The Educator
in the Classroom
Effective Educating
Planning for Instruction
Methods of Instruction
Assessments
Classroom Management
Diverse Learners
Historical Events & their Impact
on Education
Trends
Leadership
& Professionalism
Learner
Development
Becoming a Professional Educator
Philosophy of Educating
Portfolios
Career Paths
Career Preparation
Career Opportunities
Educator Certification
Educator Ethics
Professional Organizations & CTSOs
Principles
Theories
Family Trends
Pre-School
Childhood
Adolescence
Adulthood
Resources
Textbooks
Multiple-Choice Questions:
Teaching
2nd edition, Sharleen Kato
ISBN 978-1-63126-009-4
Lifespan Development
1st edition, Sharleen L. Kato
ISBN 978-1-61960-231-1
Essay Resources:
Introduction to Teaching
3rd edition, Kauchak and
Eggan
ISBN 13: 978-0-13-199455-3
Becoming A Teacher
9th Edition, Parkay & Stanford
ISBN 13:978-13-262614-9
Teaching
2nd edition, Sharleen Kato
ISBN 978-1-63126-009-4
Lifespan Development
1st edition, Sharleen L. Kato
ISBN 978-1-61960-231-1
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Web Sites
Online Interactive Study/Practice:
Teaching Textbook
E-Flash Cards
Matching Activities
Vocab Games
Self-Assessment Quizzes
( http://www.g-wlearning.com/teaching/9781631260094/student/index.htm)
Lifespan Development Textbook
E-Flash Cards
Matching Activities
Vocab Games
Chapter Feature Activities
Interactive Quiz
(http://www.g-wlearning.com/development/9781619602311/student/index.htm)
Statewide Instructional Resources Development Center
Education & Training Menu
www.cte.sfasu.edu
State Board of Educator Certification Code of Ethics (Chapter 247.1 and 247.2)
Educators Code of Ethics Texas Administrative Code
247.1 Purpose & Scope; Definitions
247.2 Code of Ethics & Standard Practices for Texas Educator
(http://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.ViewTAC?tac_view=4&ti=19&pt=7&ch=247&rl=Y)
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E-Cards
The e-flash card activity offers a complete list of chapter vocabulary terms. This activity is designed to assist in
both term-to-definition and definition-to-term associations.
Matching
The matching activity offers a selection of chapter vocabulary terms in an interactive format, which is designed to
help in term-to-definition association.
Vocabulary Game
The Vocabulary Game activity offers a selection of chapter terms designed to assist in definition to term
association.
Self-Assessment Quiz
Test activities offer a selection of assessment questions in an interactive format. The tests are based on key
concepts from the chapter and provide an opportunity for self-assessment.
Interactive Quiz
Test activities offer a selection of assessment questions in an interactive format. The tests are based on key
concepts from the chapter and provide an opportunity for self-assessment.
Essay Study Guide for STATE Level
Use factual data and include examples to support your stance.
Justify your answers with personal experiences when applicable.
1. Teachers frequently utilize collaborative learning. Describe fully two situations that would
successfully utilize this collaborate learning.
2. Businesses hire corporate trainers. Include 3 reasons with examples to support how and why this can
be of great benefit to the business.
3. Why should a future educator develop a written philosophy of teaching? Include examples of
questions one might consider while developing their own philosophy of teaching.
4. What is the purpose of an effective portfolio? List a minimum of 5 artifacts you would include in
your teaching portfolio and explain why you selected each.
5. Explain the purpose of service-learning and give two examples of a service-learning project. Include
the specific benefits of each.
6. What impact does the economy have on schools? Compare and contrast the issues faced by schools
during the Great Depression Era and the economy of today.
7. Give three examples of ways that schools and communities interact and how this relationship benefits
both the schools and the community.
8. Select one of the social problems affecting schools. Explain how the problem impacts students and
explain what the schools can do to help with the problem.
9. Do you believe schools should enforce zero tolerance policies? Give a minimum of 3 reasons to
support your response.
10. List three environmental influences on development and explain how these influences can shape
someone’s life.
11. Why is it important for teachers to have a strong understanding of their students and their
development? What would happen if a teacher lacked this understanding? Support your reasons with
examples.
12. Explain how digital communications are affecting many aspects of relationships. Include ways with
specific examples a teacher can utilize digital communications in teaching successfully.
13. Describe the theory of multiple intelligences and explain its significance to the classroom teacher.
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14. Name three ways of creating positive relationships and describe how you would use them as a teacher
in a classroom setting.
15. Compare and contrast guided practice and independent practice. What is the purpose of each?
Which would you put more emphasis on as a classroom teacher? Justify your answer.
16. Give one example of a current event that would provide a special opportunity for learning and explain
how you would incorporate it into your classroom curriculum.
17. List a minimum of 5 factors that should be considered when choosing appropriate teaching strategies.
Which of these factors do you feel is the most important? Defend your answer.
18. Explain how social networking sites can positively and negatively affect self-identity.
19. Explain three major ways assessment can be useful in improving education. Support with examples.
20. Describe four ways to minimize behavior problems in the classroom.
21. Explain three reasons many teachers become actively involved in improving their communities.
22. List and describe five points you should consider when selecting a college to attend. Which factor do
you feel is the most important? Justify your answer.
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