Chapter 1 (Teaching Your Chosen Profession) – Flashcards
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Educational research supports the fact that those who become teachers are more influenced by their teachers as ________.
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people
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Recently, there has been a steady demand for those able to teach in the following subject areas except for ________.
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English and social studies
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The prevailing view within our society is that teachers are ________.
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public servants accountable to the people
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Barb just graduated from a teacher education program. The ease with which she will find a job is closely related to her ________.
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area of specialization
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Each state has mandated ________ to assess students' mastery of academic standards.
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standardized tests
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A teaching certificate usually includes ________.
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the level and content areas one may teach
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________, which is based on 10 principles of teaching, consists of a consortium of more than 30 states; it has developed standards and an assessment process for initial teacher certification.
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INTASC
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On average, teachers work _____.
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approximately 50 hours per week
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________ is a website that allows collaborative work by various authors; it allows anyone or designated members of a group to create, delete, or edit the content on the website.
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A wiki
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Today's tech-savvy students spend an average of ________ hours each day using some type of media.
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According to the National Education Association, teachers' salaries have ________ since the 1990s to the present.
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increased steadily
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According to the U.S. Department of Labor (2010), the total number of Pre K-12 teachers is expected to increase from 3.5 million teachers in 2008 by approximately ________ percent in 2018.
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13
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________ programs are designed for people who have at least a bachelor's degree in a field other than education and want to become licensed to teach. These candidates tend to be older, diverse, and willing to teach in a variety of educational venues.
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Alternative teacher certificate
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Currently, all states require an average of ________ semester credits of supervised student teaching.
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6-8
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Mr. Crowe, an elementary teacher, spends approximately 40 hours at school each week. According to educational research, he will spend approximately ________ hours each week on additional nonteaching assignments.
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10
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Which of the following items are required to obtain High Qualified Status (HQT)?
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A bachelor's degree, full state certification, and knowledge of each subject that is taught
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Washington State University, in collaboration with area school districts, has a federally funded program to prepare paraprofessional educators in Southwest Washington to become bilingual/ESL teachers. This is an example of a(n):
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alternative teacher certification
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A reciprocity agreement between 47 states and the District of Columbia in which a certificate obtained in one state will be honored in another is the:
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National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification's (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement.
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Which of the following best describes the job outlook for teachers in the foreseeable future?
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The number of teachers will increase steadily in the near future.
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Which of the following scenarios accurately describes the projected outlook for student enrollment?
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There is a projected decrease in the northeastern region.
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As a teacher, you will be expected to be proficient in the use of instructional strategies, curriculum, materials, advanced educational technologies, and classroom management techniques. Which of the societal expectations from our text does this describe?
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Teacher competency and effectiveness
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Which of the following is not an example of societal expectations relating to teacher accountability?
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An advanced degree
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Teachers are expected to have a collection of instructional strategies and resources to create meaningful learning experiences that promote students' growth and development. This is an example of:
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teacher competency and effectiveness
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"Before, you didn't have four or five groups going in math. You didn't give an exit card at the end of every lesson to see who got it, who didn't, or who needs reteaching. And that's a daily thing now, to figure out where you're gonna go tomorrow, who's going on, who's staying here." This teacher is describing:
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"high-stakes" testing and increased accountability
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Teachers' salaries are usually determined by _______.
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years of experience, advanced training, and graduate credit hours or advanced degrees
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Higher-than-average teacher salaries are linked to ______.
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a higher cost of living, an experienced teaching force, and a desirable location
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What percentage of the nation's teaching force moonlight (work a second job) to supplement their income?
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25%
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What is the most frequently cited reason that teachers give for choosing their profession?
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The desire to work with young people
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Our nation's classrooms are made up of more than 100 racial and ethnic groups. This is an example of:
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student diversity
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Eliot Eisner states that "teaching provides the occasion to share with others your deep affection for what you teach. When your eyes twinkle with delight at the prospect of introducing students to what you love, you create a sense of contagion and convey your love of what you teach." Which reason for teaching does this describe?
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A passion for the subject
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What are the three components of the Praxis Series: Professional Assessments for Beginning Teachers?
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Praxis I: Academic Skills Assessment, Praxis II: Subject Assessment, and Praxis III: Classroom Performance Assessments
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The agency responsible for accrediting most of the nearly 1,300 teacher education programs in the United States is the:
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National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
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Job security granted to teachers after satisfactory performance for a specified period of time is:
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tenure
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The typical undergraduate candidate preparing to teach is usually _____.
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young, Caucasian, and female
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Mr. Thompson wants to create a safe and effective learning environment for his students. To meet the societal expectation of teacher accountability, what should he do?
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Equalize educational opportunity, promote social justice, and maintain high professional standards
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The primary responsibility of a teacher is to:
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promote student academic progress
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Based on a survey of 3,000 teachers, the factor that hindered teachers the most in their efforts to provide the best service in their teaching positions was the:
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heavy workload and extra paperwork
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The sweeping legislation that was passed in 2002 which mandated statewide testing in reading and mathematics was:
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No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
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The average teacher salary in the United States is:
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about $55,000
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Some common fringe benefits for teachers include:
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medical insurance, retirement plans, and sick days/vacation days
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According to the National Education Association, which state has the highest average teacher salaries?
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New York
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The difference among students in regards to their developmental needs, interests, abilities, and disabilities is called:
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student variability
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Mr. Jones is the kind of teacher who enjoys everything about school. He loves interacting with colleagues and looks forward to the daily opportunities to see his students get excited about learning. Mr. Jones' motivation for teaching is most likely a passion for:
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the teaching life
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When asked why she chose to teach, Ms. Simpson stated, "I want to make a difference in my community. If I can impact just one child, I'll know I have done my job." This is an example of a(n):
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desire to serve
