TCH 207 Chapter 1 – Flashcards
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The teacher
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What is the most important school-related variable in student learning?
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Art; science
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Teaching is both a(n) ____ and a _____
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Level of support from parents/admin Availability of resources Class size Amount of time for planning/prof. growth Student misbehavior/school safety Salary and benefits
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Factors Influencing Satisfaction and Dissatisfaction of Teaching:
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-NCLB impact (No Child Left Behind) (Standards and accountability movement) -Led by the INTASC (The Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium), NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education), and NCTAF (National Commission on Teaching & America's Future) -The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)
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Teacher Preparation Programs
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4-year teacher education program 5-year programs with a Master's degree Alternative routes are available for those with existing degrees in other areas
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Pathways to becoming a teacher
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a test of basic skills (Praxis I)
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Most Baccalaureate Teacher Education Programs require
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Typically includes four areas of study: General studies Content studies in major or minor Professional studies Field experiences and clinical practice
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Baccalaureate Teacher Education Programs
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___ states have adopted programs
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Alternative Teacher Preparation Programs
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formal teacher prep program
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Certifies candidates with subject matter competence without:
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recruit teachers for underserved or shortage areas
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Alternative Teacher Preparation Programs is intended to:
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mixed regarding the effectiveness of these programs
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Alternative Teacher Preparation Programs research is:
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Initial/Probationary Certificate/License (3-5 years) Required and administered by the State education agency Standard or Professional Certificate granted after state assesses performance by video lessons, portfolio, and classroom observations Certificate Test(s) for Initial Teacher Certification and Licensure Tests are often administered before admission into teacher program and at the completion of the program Praxis Series: Professional Assessments for Beginning Teachers is the most commonly administered test
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Teacher Certification
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3-5 years Required and administered by the State education agency
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Initial/Probationary Certificate/License
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granted after state assesses performance by video lessons, portfolio, and classroom observations
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Standard or Professional Certificate
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Tests are often administered before admission into teacher program and at the completion of the program Praxis Series: Professional Assessments for Beginning Teachers is the most commonly administered test
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Certificate Test(s) for Initial Teacher Certification and Licensure
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Professional Assessments for Beginning Teachers is the most commonly administered test
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Praxis Series
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Temporary permission to teach without meeting qualifications No other state-licensed profession issues emergency certificates to those who are untrained.
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Emergency certification
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Teachers must renew certificates by either taking courses, attaining advanced degrees, or passing an assessment.
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Recertification
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Interstate reciprocity allows teachers certified in one state to work in another. 44 states have signed the Interstate Certification Contract
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Reciprocity
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Teachers can start process after 3 years of teaching Includes Professional Portfolio Video tapes of teaching Sample of student work with written commentary Written Assessment focused on content knowledge Successful candidates are deemed board certified
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National Certification- NBPTS (National Board for Professional Teaching Standards)
