Deck 13: The Teacher As the Continuous Learner

Question 1

Which of the following statements regarding professional development is not true?

A) Reflective teachers take time to think about what they are doing and why they are doing it.
B) All of these are true.
C) Teacher growth can be produced by collecting information on the products and processes of your own teaching.
D) Experience alone is what most teachers need to grow.

Answer 1

Experience alone is what most teachers need to grow.

Question 2

Professional organizations

A) can be advocates with policy makers.
B) are non-profit organizations.
C) All of these.
D) require the teacher to pay membership dues.

Answer 2

All of these.

Question 3

High inference observation tools

A) All of these.
B) require more observer judgment.
C) are more difficult to make reliable.
D) can be valid for complex observations.

Answer 3

All of these.

Question 4

Joining a professional organization for physical education

A) is a requirement for teacher certification.
B) None of the above.
C) is usually beyond the price beginning teachers can afford.
D) is not necessary in today's internet accessibility.

Question 5

When you compare the observations of one observer with those of another you are checking

A) the practicality of an observation tool.
B) All of these.
C) the validity of an observation tool.
D) the reliability of an observation tool.

Question 6

Which of the following items is usually not included in a teaching portfolio?

A) samples of students work.
B) videotapes of lessons.
C) All of these are included.
D) hobbies of the teacher.

Question 7

National Board Certification for physical education teachers

A) requires teachers to at least have three years of teaching.
B) is granted through SHAPE America.
C) is automatic for teachers in some states.
D) All of the above.