Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) full state certification and licensure 
B) a bachelor's degree 
C) demonstrated competency in each core subject taught 
D) all of the above 
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 4

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 5

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

The basic requirements are (1)a bachelor

Question 7

How have state governments responded to reforms recommended through HOUSSE 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.

Question 8

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 9

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.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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 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. 
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 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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 childr

Question 13

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 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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 16

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 17

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

How have state governments responded to reforms recommended through HOUSSE and mandated in the No Child Left Behind Act?

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Teaching Profession

The World Global Origins of American Education

Pioneers of Teaching and Learning

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 Changing Purposes of American 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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

How have state governments responded to reforms recommended through HOUSSE and mandated in the No Child Left Behind Act?

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Teaching Profession

The World Global Origins of American Education

Pioneers of Teaching and Learning

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 Changing Purposes of American Education

Curriculum and Instruction

International Education

School Effectiveness and Reform in the United States

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