Exam 2: The Teaching Profession

Prior to the formation of CAEP, _________________ of the 1,624 education-preparation providers were not accredited by National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

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Question 21

Over thirty-four states legally require _____________, while it is permissible in eleven states.

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Question 22

Provide two examples of groups recruited to teaching by alternative certification, and describe why this path to certification would probably reduce the professional status of teachers.

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Question 23

Many educators believe that increasing teachers' autonomy in deciding about spheres of work will enhance the status of the teaching profession. A number of the issues and trends discussed in Chapter 2 have implications for teacher empowerment. Choose three of the topics covered in the chapter, and discuss how and why each can help enhance teachers' status.

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Question 24

The phrase teaching out of license means teaching out of

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Question 25

When considering a defined body of knowledge as a characteristic of a profession, which of the following statements accurately describes a criticism of teacher preparation programs?

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Question 26

The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA)has chosen to focus its attention nationally on a variety of educational issues. What are some of these issues?

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Question 27

Merit pay is given to a teacher who has

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Question 28

Merit pay is often considered a(n)__________________ for superior performance.

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Question 29

The division and rivalry of the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers is often seen as

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Question 30

Preparing a good teacher in a "defined body of knowledge" often results in _______________ being a part of the teacher preparation program.

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Question 31

_______________ do not permit collective bargaining.

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Question 32

Which of the following has most significantly increased the prestige of teaching in the eyes of the public?

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Question 33

What has been a major contributor to the rise in the level of "occupational prestige" that teachers are rated?

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Question 34

Considering the ten points discussed in Chapter 2 regarding the characteristics of a professional, evaluate where we are in today's society at considering teachers professionals. Utilize at least three characteristics in your support of the point.

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Question 35

What are the reasons for increased interest in staff development for teachers?

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Prior to the formation of CAEP, _________________ of the 1,624 education-preparation providers were not accredited by National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Over thirty-four states legally require _____________, while it is permissible in eleven states.

Provide two examples of groups recruited to teaching by alternative certification, and describe why this path to certification would probably reduce the professional status of teachers.

The phrase teaching out of license means teaching out of

When considering a defined body of knowledge as a characteristic of a profession, which of the following statements accurately describes a criticism of teacher preparation programs?

The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA)has chosen to focus its attention nationally on a variety of educational issues. What are some of these issues?

Merit pay is given to a teacher who has

Merit pay is often considered a(n)__________________ for superior performance.

The division and rivalry of the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers is often seen as

Preparing a good teacher in a "defined body of knowledge" often results in _______________ being a part of the teacher preparation program.

_______________ do not permit collective bargaining.

Which of the following has most significantly increased the prestige of teaching in the eyes of the public?

What has been a major contributor to the rise in the level of "occupational prestige" that teachers are rated?

Considering the ten points discussed in Chapter 2 regarding the characteristics of a professional, evaluate where we are in today's society at considering teachers professionals. Utilize at least three characteristics in your support of the point.

What are the reasons for increased interest in staff development for teachers?

Motivation, Preparation, and Conditions for the Entering Teacher

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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

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