Question 1

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) does which of the following?&#10;A)establishes standard for new teachers&#10;B)conducts collective bargaining for teachers in large school districts&#10;C)certifies excellence in experienced teachers&#10;D)all of these

Accepted Answer

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certifies excellence in experienced teachers through a voluntary certification process. It does not establish standards for new teachers or conduct collective bargaining for teachers in large school districts.

Question 2

What is the goal of merit pay plans?

Accepted Answer

To provide teachers with financial incentive to improve their effectiveness and student outcomes.

Question 3

When asked what group &#34;provides the most benefit to society,&#34; a large majority of respondents to a survey named&#10;A)teachers&#10;B)politicians&#10;C)journalists&#10;D)physicians

Accepted Answer

Teachers are often viewed as providing significant benefits to society due to their role in educating and shaping future generations.

Question 4

Why do some critics see the NEA's free legal advice as controversial?&#10;A)They see this service as a union activity, which the NEA claims it is not.&#10;B)They see this service as advancing the interests of the profession, which teaching is not.&#10;C)They see this service as representing a small group of members.&#10;D)They see this service as giving teachers an unfair advantage in contract negotiations.

Accepted Answer

Some critics view the NEA's free legal advice as controversial because they see it as a union activity, which the NEA claims it is not. These critics believe that the NEA should not be using their funds to provide legal advice to members who may be involved in contract negotiations, as it may give them an unfair advantage.

Question 5

The largest professional education organization in the United States is the&#10;A)American Federation of Teachers (AFT).&#10;B)National Education Association (NEA).&#10;C)National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS).&#10;D)Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD).

Accepted Answer

The National Education Association (NEA) is the largest professional education organization in the United States, with over 3 million members including teachers, support professionals, administrators, and students preparing to become teachers. The NEA focuses on advocating for public education and the rights of educators and students. The other organizations listed are also prominent in the education field, but the NEA has the highest membership and widest reach.

Question 6

Professional development programs sponsored by school or school districts typically include&#10;A)induction programs.&#10;B)school-wide seminars.&#10;C)mentor programs.&#10;D)all of these.

Accepted Answer

Professional development programs sponsored by school or school districts typically include all of these - induction programs, school-wide seminars, and mentor programs. These programs are designed to help teachers improve their skills and knowledge, and support them in their professional growth. Induction programs are meant for the professional development of new teachers, school-wide seminars are organized for the benefit of all teachers, and mentor programs provide individualized support and guidance to teachers.

Question 7

You can develop your own educational philosophy through&#10;A)reflecting on your successes and failures in the classroom.&#10;B)drawing upon your knowledge and experiences.&#10;C)questioning yourself to provide explanations for your beliefs.&#10;D)all of these.

Accepted Answer

Developing your own educational philosophy requires reflecting on your experiences in the classroom, drawing upon knowledge and experiences, and questioning yourself to provide explanations for your beliefs. Therefore, all three options are equally important for developing a personal educational philosophy.

Question 8

According to the authors, which of the following is not a clear attribute of a teaching?&#10;A)Its members rely on intellectual skills to carry out services .&#10;B)It.members render a unique service to society.&#10;C)Its members self-regulate and self-govern.&#10;D)Its members are more concerned with the service they render than with the pay they receive.

Accepted Answer

The authors do not clearly attribute self-regulation and self-governance to teaching, unlike the other options which are more commonly associated with the profession.

Question 9

List, in your own words, at least three characteristics that distinguish a profession from other occupations.

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Question 10

What are some avenues for teacher professional development?

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Deck 25: Professionalism in Teaching