Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

1) Post-World War II baby boomer's child

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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 
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 4

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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 5

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

Accepted Answer

Base pay may be different in the distric

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Answers should include items such as ins

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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.

Accepted Answer

Any of the following points can be addre

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

The term teacher empowerment refers to

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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

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

Accepted Answer

Answers could focus on selection of inst

Question 20

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?

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

The term teacher empowerment refers to

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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Philosophical Roots of Education

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

The term teacher empowerment refers to

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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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