Question 1
2 / 2 pts
“Teach for America” is
a program to recruit non-education majors into temporary teaching service in urban school districts.
Question 2
2 / 2 pts
How have state governments responded to reforms recommended through HOUSSE and mandated in
the No Child Left Behind Act?
They took actions consistent with the reports.
Question 3
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The first three Teacher Residency programs established in America were in which three cities?
Boston | Chicago| Denver
Question 4
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Based on recent trends in teacher certification, certification requirements for secondary teaching
certificates vary from one state to the next in
all of the above.
Question 5
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The term “highly qualified teacher” implies a teacher must have ____________.
all of the above
Question 6
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Counselors point to all of the following as meaningful ways for teachers to reduce on-the-job stress
levels, except:
pharmacological intervention
Question 7
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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.
mainstreaming
Question 8
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Technology and electronic media have become a primary focus in_______________ areas.
all of the above
Question 9
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Which of the following statements represents findings about teacher-preparation programs from recent
reports (Educating School Teachers)?
A majority of programs have inadequate curriculum and low standards.
Question 10
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Minority groups in the teaching profession
are likely to decline as a proportion of the total teaching force.
Question 11
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The minimum educational requirement that all states require of teacher is a(n)
bachelor’s degree
Question 12
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A common trend in alternative certification is for ____________________ to reenter the work force as
teachers.
armed forces servicemen
Question 13
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A recent emphasis on improving students’ thinking and comprehensive skills emphasizes
_________________ as a central theme in teacher education.
reflective teaching
Question 14
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In which field of study has there been a persistent shortage of teachers?
Math and science
Question 15
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The trend in college students entering the teaching profession in the 1980s to today has
increased nearly 100 percent.
Question 16
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Which of the following statements describes developments that have occurred over the last decade in
teacher education and certification?
All of the above.
Question 17
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Your friend Susan found her first year of teaching to be very traumatic. She had great difficulty adjusting
to the “real world” of school, and she felt overwhelmed by how much she had to learn and to handle.
Which of the following might have helped her most in avoiding such negative experiences during her
initial year of teaching?
a mediated entry program
Question 18
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The division and rivalry of the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers is
often seen as
detrimental to the teaching profession.
Question 19
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The fact that there is no agreed-upon body of knowledge for teaching is a limitation when professional
organizations try to increase teachers'
professionalism.
Question 20
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The _________________ has prepared a certification process that is supported by both the AFT and NEA
for a national recognition.
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
Question 21
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The AFT does not allow membership of
school administrators.
Question 22
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Over thirty-four states legally require _____________, while it is permissible in eleven states.
collective bargaining
Question 23
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_______________ do not permit collective bargaining.
Private schools
Question 24
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_____________ percent of teachers leave the profession in the first five years.
45
IncorrectQuestion 25
0 / 2 pts
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?
Too many academic content courses are required.
Question 26
2 / 2 pts
Teaching is often thought of as a “semi profession” or “emerging profession,” much like
nursing and social workers.
Question 27
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Merit pay is given to a teacher who has
Question 28
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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).
51 percent
Question 29
2 / 2 pts
Urban teachers prefer to join the AFT primarily because of the organization's
use of traditional union tactics.
Question 30
2 / 2 pts
Merit pay is often considered a(n) __________________ for superior performance.
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