Question 1

The Holmes Group is a consortium of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Easing interstate movement of teachers would help ____________________________.

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Any one of the following responses would be allowed: 1) balance supply and demand.2) improve opportunities.3) reduce inbreeding in local school systems.4) increase morale among teachers.

Question 3

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

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Question 4

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

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

Question 5

Minority groups in the teaching profession

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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. 
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 6

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.

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Alternative certification might help bri

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Indicators of an impending shortage incl

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Variations from ___________ to ___________ in professional...

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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.

Accepted Answer

Personal to student but should

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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?

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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 
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 16

Potential difficulties teachers are unprepared for include

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

Question 17

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

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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. 
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 18

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?

Accepted Answer

Supporters emphasize the need to ensure

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Laws demand that mainstreaming

The Holmes Group is a consortium of

Easing interstate movement of teachers would help ____________________________.

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

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

Minority groups in the teaching profession

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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?

Potential difficulties teachers are unprepared for include

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

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?

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

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

The Teaching Profession

World Roots of American Education

Pioneers of Modern Teaching

Historical Development of American Education

Philosophical Roots of Education

Governing and Administering Public Education

Financing Public Education

Legal Aspects of Education

Culture, Socialization, and Education

Social Class, Race, and School Achievement

Providing Equal Educational Opportunity

The Purposes of Education

Curriculum and Instruction

International Education

School Effectiveness and Reform in the United States

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

The Holmes Group is a consortium of

Easing interstate movement of teachers would help ____________________________.

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

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

Minority groups in the teaching profession

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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?

Potential difficulties teachers are unprepared for include

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

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?

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

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

The Teaching Profession

World Roots of American Education

Pioneers of Modern Teaching

Historical Development of American Education

Philosophical Roots of Education

Governing and Administering Public Education

Financing Public Education

Legal Aspects of Education

Culture, Socialization, and Education

Social Class, Race, and School Achievement

Providing Equal Educational Opportunity

The Purposes of Education

Curriculum and Instruction

International Education

School Effectiveness and Reform in the United States

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