Deck 1: Motivation, Preparation, and Conditions for the Entering Teacher

Question 1

As a result of a five year study on "Educating School Teachers," recommendations were made.Describe one of these key elements and how you would support it.

Answer 1

Any of the following points can be addressed with supporting points to how improvement can be made in the school district: 1) Inadequate curricula, 2) low standards, and 3) faculty out of touch with schools.

Question 2

Minority students make up forty percent of the population in public schools, but elementary and secondary minority teachers only make up

A) fifteen percent.
C) Twenty-five percent.
B) five percent.
D) two percent.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The primary reason that ninety percent of the surveyed teachers stated they entered the teaching profession was

A) for job security.
C) helping children grow and learn.
B) for high wages.
D) passion for community service.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

The American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE) states that the low proportion of minority teachers constitutes

A) a calm pattern.
C) no need for concern.
B) a devastating crisis.
D) a future trend that is decreasing.

Question 5

Based on recent trends in teacher certification, certification requirements for secondary teaching certificates vary from one state to the next in

A) the number of teacher education courses only.
B) the number of credit hours in specific content areas only.
C) the number of general education courses only.
D) all of the above.

Question 6

Of the following nonpublic schools, which has shown the largest increase in enrollment in recent years?

A) Catholic schools
C) Fundamentalist schools
B) Evangelical schools
D) Independent schools (nonreligious)

Question 7

Potential difficulties teachers are unprepared for include

A) special-education populations.
C) English as a second language students.
B) racial and ethnic minority groups.
D) all of the above.

Question 8

"Teach for America" is

A) a controversial reform report on the conditions of teaching in the United States.
B) a program to recruit non-education majors into temporary teaching service in urban school districts.
C) a new national scholarship program to encourage college freshmen to major in education.
D) a federally sponsored award program to honor outstanding teachers across America.

Question 9

At one time, teaching certifications were issued for life.Most states now issue certificates valid for __________ years, based on the need for increased standards.

A) 1-3
C) 10-12
B) 8-10
D) 3-5

Question 10

To what degree does a teacher's salary vary among and within the states?

A) not at all
C) moderately
B) only slightly
D) considerably

Question 11

In which field of study has there been a persistent shortage of teachers?

A) Math and science
C) Physical education
B) English
D) Social science

Question 12

Teacher testing is an oft-debated practice and a controversial topic.What are the primary reasons for supporting, and the primary reasons for opposing, the use of standardized tests for teachers?

Question 13

Minority groups in the teaching profession

A) are expanding at a rate similar to the school-age population.
B) are likely to become a larger proportion of the teaching force in the near future.
C) are likely to decline as a proportion of the total teaching force.
D) are in proportion to their numbers in the larger U.S.population.

Question 14

When considering the average salary range of teachers, __________ can be expected.

A) $10-$25,000
C) $45-$55,000
B) $25-$35,000
D) above $65,000

Question 15

Programs that provide intense supervision and compressed formal coursework during the first few years of assignment to a teaching position can best be termed

A) alternative certification.
C) teacher empowerment.
B) competency-based teacher education.
D) school-based field centers.

Question 16

A number of commission reports and studies of teaching and the teaching profession were released in the 1980s.The studies collectively proposed reform in teacher preparation and in the teaching profession.Identify key recommendations from the studies in both of these areas.Discuss the intended effects of reforms in each area.

Question 17

You have just finished college and obtained certification in a northeastern state, but you have decided that you would like to teach in the Southeast.What do you most need to know if you want to become employable in a southeastern state?

A) whether your college adhered to NCATE requirements for teacher education
B) which southeastern states have arrangements for alternative certification
C) whether the college from which you graduated is a five-year or a fifth-year program
D) which reciprocity agreements are currently valid in the state in which you are now certified

Question 18

Which of the following statements represents findings about teacher-preparation programs from recent reports (Teaching at Risk and Educating School Teachers)?

A) Teachers have become experts in the subjects of math and science.
B) More than half of teacher-preparation programs excel at developing new teachers.
C) A majority of programs have inadequate curriculum and low standards.
D) Alternative certification programs are providing teachers where the needs are greatest.

Question 19

In the acronym HOUSSE, the "O" stands for which of the following?

A) Obligatory
C) Occupational
B) Objective
D) Omnibus

Question 20

Which of the following is likely to increase the demand for more new teacher positions?

A) reductions in class size
B) staff development programs
C) innovative alternative certification programs
D) fewer teachers leaving the profession

Question 21

The Holmes Group is a consortium of

A) deans at colleges of education.
C) presidents of state teacher associations.
B) governors.
D) state superintendents of education.

Question 22

The SAT and ACT scores of prospective teachers

A) increased every year during the 1970s.
B) are significantly lower than those of other college-educated adults.
C) have increased since the early 1980s.
D) are higher than those of students majoring in business, psychology, and the health professions.

Question 23

The growing trend towards caring for students with special needs is increasing.The practice of ________ in a regular classroom is a growing trend for full inclusion.

A) isolation
C) alternative buildings
B) mainstreaming
D) limited services

Question 24

To become certified in his state, Bill had to pass a test that included reading, writing, and mathematics.What is the reasoning that is most likely to have led to this requirement?

A) Prospective teachers who know they do not perform well in those subjects are less likely to seek certification in that state.
B) Teachers must be competent in basic skill areas if they are to perform effectively in their jobs.
C) Testing requirements help to reduce the teaching force during times of excess supply and low demand.
D) Reading, writing, and math performance are closely associated statistically with on-the-job measures of teaching effectiveness.

Question 25

The term teacher empowerment refers to

A) physical fitness programs for teachers.
C) the role of teachers in decision making.
B) the influence of teachers on legislation.
D) the strength of teacher associations.

Question 26

Which of the following statements describes developments that have occurred over the last decade in teacher education and certification?

A) There is greater emphasis on extending the education of teachers beyond the traditional four-year degree.
B) There is greater attention paid to developing teachers' ability to think reflectively and to increasing the intensity of their field-based education while in college.
C) There is an increased emphasis on the use of technology in teacher training.
D) All of the above.

Question 27

Counselors point to all of the following as meaningful ways for teachers to reduce on-the-job stress levels, except:

A) meditation
C) vacations
B) pharmacological intervention
D) efficient scheduling

Question 28

The first three Teacher Residency programs established in America were in which three cities?

A) Los Angeles | Miami| San Diego
C) Seattle | New York | Detroit
B) Atlanta | Cleveland | Portland
D) Boston | Chicago| Denver

Question 29

How have state governments responded to reforms recommended in such reports as A Nation at Risk and mandated in the No Child Left Behind Act?

A) They largely ignored the reports.
B) They listened sympathetically but had little response.
C) They took actions consistent with the reports.
D) They implemented reforms even beyond those recommended in the reports.

Question 30

Recent polls taken in 2008 indicated that the level of job satisfaction of teachers since 1984 has __________.

A) increased
C) shown no change
B) decreased
D) remained steady

Question 31

A common trend in alternative certification is for ____________________ to reenter the work force as teachers.

A) retirees
C) administrators
B) armed forces servicemen
D) businessmen

Question 32

Even as reform efforts have focused on the empowerment of teachers and on increased autonomy for teachers, some attempts at reform have conflicted with those goals.Which of the following reflects a conflict with teacher empowerment and increased autonomy?

A) standardized testing of teachers
B) state-mandated, standardized evaluations of teachers
C) standardization and simplification of curriculum and appropriate instruction
D) all of the above

Question 33

A recent emphasis on improving students' thinking and comprehensive skills emphasizes _________________ as a central theme in teacher education.

A) technology
C) reflective teaching
B) rote learning
D) written focus

Question 34

Professional development schools (PDSs) are consistent with which of the following trends in preservice teacher education?

A) early field experiences and school-based field centers
B) fifth-year or five-year programs
C) alternative certification programs
D) all of the above

Question 35

The trend in college students entering the teaching profession in the 1980s to today has

A) increased nearly 100 percent.
C) increased nearly 10 percent.
B) stayed steady with no change.
D) decreased nearly 20 percent.

Question 36

More than forty states have adopted the use of the ____________exam to test for basic professional knowledge in reading, mathematics, and communication.

A) basic skills test
C) Praxis
B) SAT
D) ACT

Question 37

Technology and electronic media have become a primary focus in_______________ areas.

A) critical thinking
C) digital and visual literacy
B) social and civic development
D) all of the above

Question 38

What is the intended purpose of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards?

A) to arrange for alternative teaching certificates
B) to influence content in teacher-education programs across the nation
C) to issue certificates to those meeting board-identified standards
D) to provide guidance for state departments of education that grant teaching certificates

Question 39

The minimum educational requirement that all states require of teacher is a(n)

A) associate's degree.
C) basic certification.
B) master's degree.
D) bachelor's degree

Question 40

Which of the following best describes the nature of the satisfaction and dissatisfaction with which teachers view their work?

A) Because of many factors (low pay, problems in schools, and lack of recognition), teachers have a difficult time gaining any satisfaction from their work.
B) The stress caused by administrative and bureaucratic concerns in teaching basically goes unnoticed, given the level of satisfaction derived from increased teacher autonomy.
C) Teachers have historically never been able to gain enough satisfaction from their work to consider it to be a lifetime career.
D) Although administrative and bureaucratic inadequacies create a great deal of stress, teachers are generally satisfied with watching children learn as the primary satisfaction gained through teaching.

Question 41

Explain what is meant by the No Child Left Behind requirement that school districts hire "highly qualified teachers."

Question 42

What are the advantages and disadvantages of having alternative certification for teachers?

Question 43

Easing interstate movement of teachers would help ____________________________.

Question 44

Variations from ___________ to ___________ in professional teacher education courses have led to difficulty in maintaining a nationwide standard of teacher preparation.

Question 45

The term "highly qualified teacher" implies a teacher must have ____________.

A) full state certification and licensure
B) a bachelor's degree
C) demonstrated competency in each core subject taught
D) all of the above

Question 46

Describe two factors that analysts predict as a need for additional teachers in the upcoming years.

Question 47

After completing Chapter 1, consider the current employment trends and discuss your personal goals for what type of employment opportunities you would like to pursue.

Question 48

Explain why two teachers in the same district might be earning different salaries in a given year.

Question 49

Why are most states requiring that all future teachers complete one or more courses in education for students with special needs?

Question 50

What indicators suggest that there might be an impending shortage of teachers? What indicators suggest that no shortage will occur?

Question 51

Identify and describe aspects of the job environment that lead to teacher dissatisfaction during the beginning of a teaching career.

Question 52

List several issues that teachers might be involved in that are related to "teacher empowerment."

Question 53

Professional teacher organizations are attempting to develop nationwide approaches to ease the movement of teachers.This is known as "___________ mobility."