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

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

D

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

A

Question 3

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?

Answer 3

Supporters emphasize the need to ensure a high-quality teaching force whose members are competent in basic knowledge and skill areas, whereas opponents focus on the absence of clear indicators that the tests are relevant to effective teaching practice.

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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 methods for teaching students with disabilities and other populations.
B)There is greater attention paid to developing teachers' ability to think reflectively.
C)There is an increased emphasis on the use of technology in teacher training.
D)All of the above.

Question 7

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 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

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 10

Which of the following statements represents findings about teacher-preparation programs from recent reports ( 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 11

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

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

Question 12

Potential difficulties teachers are unprepared for include

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

Question 13

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 14

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 CAEP 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 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.
B)competency-based teacher education.
C)teacher empowerment.
D)school-based field centers.

Question 16

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 17

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.

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

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 20

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

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

Question 21

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
B)SAT
C)Praxis
D)ACT

Question 22

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

Question 23

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

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

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
B)mainstreaming
C)alternative buildings
D)limited services

Question 27

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

Question 28

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 29

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

Question 30

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

Question 31

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

Question 32

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

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

Question 33

How have state governments responded to reforms recommended through HOUSSE 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 34

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

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

Question 35

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

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

Question 36

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

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

Question 37

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.