Chapter 01: Becoming a Teacher

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. What is the reason reported by more than half of teachers for why they chose the profession?A) Being able to work with childrenB) Value of education to societyC) Impact of a previous teacher on their lifeD) Love of the content matter

ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Why Teach?OBJ: Identify the range of variables that influence teachers and teaching.COG: Knowledge

2. In a recent Gallup Poll, what grade was given by more than 50% of Americans to the schools in their community?A) A or BB) B or CC) C or DD) D or F

ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: The Joy Of TeachingOBJ: Identify the range of variables that influence teachers and teaching.COG: Comprehension

3. The greatest observable factor on student achievement isA) access to technology.B) current textbooks.C) small class size.D) teacher influence.

ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: The Joy Of TeachingOBJ: Identify the range of variables that influence teachers and teaching.COG: Comprehension

4. Which of the following is a teacher education accrediting body?A) CAEPB) AFTC) NEAD) All of them are teacher education accrediting bodies.

ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: MediumREF: Science Technology, Engineering And Math (Stem)OBJ: List reasons educators consider teaching a profession similar to law and medicine.COG: Comprehension

5. A provisional license allows you to teachA) throughout your career.B) for only a limited period of time.C) in multiple states.D) outside your license area.

ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: EasyREF: Different Pathways To LicensureOBJ: Know the steps one can take to earn a teaching license. COG: Knowledge

6. How many years of experience are needed to be eligible for National Board certification?A) 1B) 2C) 3D) 4

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: National Board CertificationOBJ: Develop patterns of behaviors that will contribute to a successful career as a teacher.COG: Comprehension

7. Clinical practice involvesA) completing observation hours in various school settingsB) completing content course work.C) putting instructional and professional ideas into practice in school settings.D) none of the above.

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: EasyREF: The Importance of Clinical PracticeOBJ: Identify the range of variables that influence teachers and teaching.COG: Knowledge

8. With a 5-year teaching degree, the student receivesA) a bachelor's and a master's degree plus license.B) one full year of teaching experience.C) multiple licensure areas.D) none of the above.

ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: EasyREF: Different Pathways To LicensureOBJ: Know the steps one can take to earn a teaching license. COG: Knowledge

9. An MAT program is designed toA) provide an extra year of course work to a teacher.B) provide a content area master's degree.C) provide a teaching license to someone with a bachelor's degree.D) do none of the above.

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: EasyREF: Different Pathways To LicensureOBJ: Know the steps one can take to earn a teaching license. COG: Knowledge

10. An alternate licensure plan allows someone toA) complete a teaching license program online.B) complete a teaching license program at night.C) start teaching without a license.D) become licensed in multiple states at once.

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Alternative Licensure PlansOBJ: Know the steps one can take to earn a teaching license. COG: Knowledge

11. Alternate routes to teaching provide a route to teaching for persons whoA) have just graduated high schoolB) seek to teach in high poverty areasC) have a content background not in teacher educationD) have retired from another profession

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Alternative Licensure PlansOBJ: Know the steps one can take to earn a teaching license. COG: Knowledge

12. Teach for America recruits outstanding students form colleges to teach inA) low-income areas.B) military bases.C) overseas settings.D) model schools.

ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Alternative Licensure PlansOBJ: Know the steps one can take to earn a teaching license. COG: Knowledge

13. Approximately how many students will be enrolled in school in 2018?A) 34 millionB) 44 millionC) 54 millionD) 64 million

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: EasyREF: Trends In The Teaching ForceOBJ: Identify the range of variables that influence teachers and teaching.COG: Knowledge

14. According the employment data, what percent of teachers leave the profession in the first five years of their career?A) 25 percentB) 33 percentC) 50 percentD) 66 percent

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: MediumREF: Trends In The Teaching ForceOBJ: Identify the range of variables that influence teachers and teaching.COG: Comprehension

15. Which of the following is not a teacher shortage area?A) Special educationB) English-language learnersC) MathD) English

ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: MediumREF: Trends In The Teaching ForceOBJ: Identify the range of variables that influence teachers and teaching.COG: Comprehension

16. Basic skills testing for future teachers is used to assess which of the followingA) WritingB) ReadingC) MathD) All of the above

ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: MediumREF: Way Programs Are Organized And WhyOBJ: Know the steps one can take to earn a teaching license. COG: Comprehension

17. Which of the following states has a high rate of pay for new teachers?A) West VirginiaB) ConnecticutC) MississippiD) Louisiana

ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: EasyREF: Intrinsic and Extrinsic RewardsOBJ: Identify the range of variables that influence teachers and teaching.COG: Knowledge

18. Demonstration of professional dispositions may be achieved through all of the following exceptA) presentations you make.B) lessons you teach.C) interactions with students.D) formal tests.

ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Student LearningOBJ: Identify the range of variables that influence teachers and teaching.COG: Comprehension

19. The aim of partnership schools is toA) recruit new teachers.B) provide new students to the institution.C) seek reform at all levels.D) provide students to assist in tasks at the school.

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: MediumREF: School District/University Partnership SchoolsOBJ: Compare the ways to find a job and assess which one will work best for you.COG: Comprehension

20. Teachers may face standards in teaching in all of the areas exceptA) national.B) state.C) district.D) community.

ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: MediumREF: What Do Teachers Need To KnowOBJ: Identify the range of variables that influence teachers and teaching.COG: Comprehension

21. Reflection serves to do all of the following exceptA) the impact of your actions in the field.B) look back in a manner that allows you to improve your practice.C) identify areas of self improvementD) create future ideas.

ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: MediumREF: Reflect On Your Observations And Practice In SchoolsOBJ: Track your personal and professional growth as a teacher and the directions that growth can lead. COG: Analysis

22. A portfolio may include all of the following except:A) Teacher created lesson plansB) Artifacts from field experiencesC) Positive reports from the fieldD) Resources from other teachers

ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: HardREF: Seeking And Upholding StandardsOBJ: Track your personal and professional growth as a teacher and the directions that growth can lead. COG: Application

23. One way teachers become aware of the strong ties they have to their professional community is through___________?A) Parental ContactB) Student SuccessesC) Positive Test ScoresD) Sharing of stories

ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Hard REF: The Joy Of TeachingOBJ: Track your personal and professional growth as a teacher and the directions that growth can lead. COG: Application

24. edTPA is aligned to ________________________ to insure provide assessment of knowledge, skills and dispositions through a performance based assessmentA) SPA StandardsB) CAEP StandardsC) InTASC StandardsD) State Standards

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: MediumREF: Seeking And Upholding StandardsOBJ: Know the steps one can take to earn a teaching license. COG: Comprehension

25. The cost to pursue the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards Certification could be ______ or more.A) $2500B) $3000C) $3500D) $4000

ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: National Board Certification

OBJ: Know the steps one can take to earn a teaching license. COG: Comprehension

26. The code of ethics for teachers is designed to guide their _____ and relationships with students.A) knowledgeB) workC) planningD) Assessment

ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Code Of EthicsOBJ: Develop patterns of behaviors that will contribute to a successful career as a teacher.COG: Comprehension

27. Project KNOTT addresses the teacher shortages in ______________A) High Poverty SchoolsB) Master’s Degree ProgramC) Math, Science and Special EducationD) Military Schools

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: MediumREF: Different Pathways To LicensureOBJ: Know the steps one can take to earn a teaching license. COG: Comprehension

28. Over the next decade_______________ teachers are predicted to retireA) 500,000B) 600,000C) 700,000D) 800,000

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: MediumREF: Trends In The Teaching ForceOBJ: Identify the range of variables that influence teachers and teaching.COG: Comprehension

29. Recent data shows that less than ______________of US high school students are ready to take college level math#A) 20%B) 30%C) 40%D) 50%

ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Teaching FieldsOBJ: Identify the range of variables that influence teachers and teaching.COG: Comprehension

30. _______is learning to teach in an actual classroom.A) PracticumB) InternshipC) ClinicalD) Experience

ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: MediumREF: What Do Teacher Education Candidates Need To Do?

OBJ: Know the steps one can take to earn a teaching license. COG: Comprehension

31. A state board of education or standards board determines the ______________ that test takers must achieve to pass the licensure tests.A) MinimumB) Cut ScoreC) Percent CorrectD) Competency

ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Pass Licensure TestsOBJ: Know the steps one can take to earn a teaching license. COG: Comprehension

32. The aim of a partnership between the university and a school district is to seek ____________ at all levels.A) Professional DevelopmentB) CollaborationC) ReformD) Growth

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: MediumREF: School District/University Partnership SchoolsOBJ: Identify the range of variables that influence teachers and teaching.COG: Comprehension

33. _______________allows you to think about the effects of your choices and actions.A) Self AnalysisB) ReflectionC) Hind SightD) Contemplation

ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: HardREF: Reflect On Your Observations And Practice In SchoolsOBJ: Develop patterns of behaviors that will contribute to a successful career as a teacher.COG: Application

34. Continuous reflection can help teachers gain ______________________A) Insights into practiceB) Details to improve teachingC) Professional DevelopmentD) Better self analysis

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: MediumREF: Seeking And Upholding StandardsOBJ: Reflect on your observations and practices in schools. COG: Analysis

35. Seeing a student master a difficult concept is an example of an __________ reward.A) IntrinsicB) ExtrinsicC) SocietalD) Developmental

ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: EasyREF: Seeking And Upholding Standards OBJ: Intrinsic and extrinsic rewards.

COG: Knowledge

36. Acknowledgments from parents is an example of an ____________ reward.A) IntrinsicB) ExtrinsicC) SocietalD) Developmental

ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: EasyREF: Intrinsic and Extrinsic RewardsOBJ: Know the steps one can take to earn a teaching license. COG: Knowledge

37. The more teachers are able to bring students in to a___________________ they more they are rewarded.A) Group ProjectB) Team EffortC) Collaborative TeamD) Learning Community

ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: HardREF: Intrinsic and Extrinsic RewardsOBJ: Identify the range of variables that influence teachers and teaching.COG: Application

38. _________________ are also known as attitudes and behaviors.A) DispositionsB) Professional PracticesC) ReflectionsD) Beliefs

ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Student LearningOBJ: Identify the range of variables that influence teachers and teaching.COG: Comprehension

39. One reason teaching was considered a semi-profession was that it had not been provided the same level of _______________ as other professions like law or medicine.A) EducationB) PrestigeC) RespectD) Need

ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: The Teaching ProfessionOBJ: List reasons educators consider teaching a profession similar to law and medicine.COG: Comprehension

40. A profession sets __________ for entry into the profession.A) QuotasB) Needs AssessmentsC) StandardsD) Regimens

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Being A ProfessionalOBJ: List reasons educators consider teaching a profession similar to law and medicine.

COG: Comprehension

41. When necessary ______________withdraw licenses from teachers whose behaviors have led to malpracticeA) CollegesB) Specialized Professional AssociationC) AdministratorsD) Boards

ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: MediumREF: Seeking And Upholding StandardsOBJ: List reasons educators consider teaching a profession similar to law and medicine.COG: Analysis

42. The merging of NCATE and TEAC created_________________.A) AFTB) CAEPC) NEAD) NCSS

ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: MediumREF: Seeking And Upholding StandardsOBJ: List reasons educators consider teaching a profession similar to law and medicine.COG: Comprehension

43. The purpose of the VALUE initiative is to _______________.A) Increase teacher compensation nationwideB) Track improvements in student achievementC) Support National Board Certification PursuanceD) Create an assessment approach based on real student work

ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: MediumREF: Seeking And Upholding StandardsOBJ: Develop patterns of behaviors that will contribute to a successful career as a teacher.COG: Analysis

44. InTASC was established by__________________________A) Council of Chief State School OfficersB) National Governors AssociationC) Department of EducationD) CAEP

ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Specialized KnowledgeOBJ: List reasons educators consider teaching a profession similar to law and medicine.COG: Knowledge

45. A key factor in teacher candidates’ success is __________________A) GPA requirementsB) Employment rateC) DispositionsD) Clinical Experiences

ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Medium

REF: Importance Of Clinical PracticeOBJ: Know the steps one can take to earn a teaching license. COG: Comprehension

46. A common path allowing college graduates to pursue a teaching license after they have completed their Bachelor’s Degree is the _________________________A) Fifth year ProgramB) Traditional Teacher Preparation ProgramC) MAT ProgramD) Online Preparation Program

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Mat Or Certificate ProgramsOBJ: Know the steps one can take to earn a teaching license. COG: Comprehension

47. The projected enrollment in US public PReK-12 schools in 2018 is______________studentsA) 42 millionB) 47 millionC) 52 millionD) 57 million

ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: MediumREF: Trends In The Teaching ForceOBJ: Identify the range of variables that influence teachers and teaching.COG: Comprehension

TRUE/FALSE

48. Collaboration is a key component of teaching.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: MediumREF: Begin Collaborating With Peers And ProfessionalsOBJ: Develop patterns of behaviors that will contribute to a successful career as a teacher.COG: Analysis

49. The common core standards are designed with the intent of uniform standards across states in the Core Academic areas, especially Math and English/Language arts.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: MediumREF: Setting And Upholding StandardsOBJ: Develop patterns of behaviors that will contribute to a successful career as a teacher.COG: Analysis

50. A new teacher should only consult their mentor teacher when problems arise.

ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: EasyREF: Understand The Role Of Your Mentor Or Cooperating TeacherOBJ: Identify the range of variables that influence teachers and teaching.COG: Knowledge

51. Performance assessments demonstrate that you know your subject matter and can teach.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: MediumREF: Learn About Assessment Practices

OBJ: Develop patterns of behaviors that will contribute to a successful career as a teacher.COG: Analysis

52. Salaries are the only form of compensation to teaching professionals.

ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: EasyREF: Intrinsic and Extrinsic RewardsOBJ: Identify the range of variables that influence teachers and teaching.COG: Knowledge

53. The teaching professionals of the US still reflect an unequal representation of females to males.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: EasyREF: Intrinsic and Extrinsic RewardsOBJ: Identify the range of variables that influence teachers and teaching.COG: Knowledge

54. There are many different routes to enter the teaching profession to meet the needs of persons from varied backgrounds interested in teaching

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: EasyREF: Different Pathways To LicensureOBJ: Know the steps one can take to earn a teaching license. COG: Knowledge

55. The InTASC standards are used as a framework to provide continuity among teacher training across the country.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: MediumREF: What Teachers Need To KnowOBJ: List reasons educators consider teaching a profession similar to law and medicine.COG: Analysis

56. National Board Certification is a year long or longer process of self reflection, instructional planning and instructional leadership.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Teacher StandardsOBJ: Track your personal and professional growth as a teacher and the directions that growth can lead. COG: Analysis

57. An example of an intrinsic reward is when students grasp a concept or task the teacher has taught.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: EasyREF: Intrinsic and Extrinsic RewardsOBJ: Identify the range of variables that influence teachers and teaching.COG: Knowledge

58. Acknowledgments from students are an example of an extrinsic reward.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: EasyREF: Intrinsic and Extrinsic Rewards

OBJ: Identify the range of variables that influence teachers and teaching.COG: Knowledge

59. Technology in teaching has been a part of the professional for over a hundred years.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: EasyREF: What Role Does Technology Play In The Lives Of Teachers?OBJ: Develop patterns of behaviors that will contribute to a successful career as a teacher.COG: Knowledge

60. The population trends in the teaching force match the population at large

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: MediumREF: Trends In The Teaching ForceOBJ: Identify the range of variables that influence teachers and teaching.COG: Comprehension

61. There are uniform beliefs regarding the type of training necessary for teachers to receive a teaching license.

ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: MediumREF: Way Programs Are Organized And WhyOBJ: Know the steps one can take to earn a teaching license. COG: Comprehension

62. A teacher can complete a program and earn a teaching license without ever stepping onto a college campus.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: MediumREF: Different Pathways To LicensureOBJ: Know the steps one can take to earn a teaching license. COG: Comprehension

63. There are routes to licensure that allow persons to enter teaching without a teaching license.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Alternative Licensure PlansOBJ: Know the steps one can take to earn a teaching license. COG: Comprehension

64. The lack of qualified teachers can contribute to not offering AP High School courses.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: MediumREF: Science Technology, Engineering And Math (Stem)OBJ: Compare the ways to find a job and assess which one will work best for you.COG: Comprehension

ESSAY

65. What is meant by the term profession?

ANS:A profession has standards for entry. It also has standards and codes of ethics. Professionals provide services to clients.

PTS: 1 DIF: Medium

REF: What Advice Do You Have For Those Who Are Studying To Become TeachersOBJ: List reasons educators consider teaching a profession similar to law and medicine.COG: Analysis

66. Discuss some ways teachers can earn additional income.

ANS:Teachers can earn additional income by serving as a mentor to a new teacher or providing staff development. Adding a license or advanced degree or National Board certification can also augment income. Some schools even have pay incentives for increasing student achievement. Even adding a higher degree can result in greater income.

PTS: 1 DIF: HardREF: Develop Patterns Of Behavior That Will Contribute To A Successful Career As A TeacherOBJ: Know the steps one can take to earn a teaching license. COG: Application

67. What are some benefits to field experiences as part of the teacher preparation program?

ANS:Field experiences allow the teacher candidate to try out some of the ideas or methods with students in school settings. This may also allow the teacher candidate to assist students in learning material and raise student achievement. Field experiences also allow the teacher candidate to observe teachers in practice and instruction.

PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Learn To Be Comfortable In SchoolsOBJ: Develop patterns of behaviors that will contribute to a successful career as a teacher.COG: Analysis

68. What is meant by “the belief that all children can learn at high levels”?

ANS:This means not limiting what you think children can do; you focus your instruction around the premise and belief that each and every student in your class can learn and can learn at high levels from your teaching and instructional support.

PTS: 1 DIF: Hard REF: The Joy Of TeachingOBJ: Develop patterns of behaviors that will contribute to a successful career as a teacher.COG: Application

69. What are some things a teacher candidate may observe or benefit from in a job shadowing of a practicing teacher?

ANS:This will help you see the school day from a teacher's perspective and also see the work they are engaged in and how they work through demands of the school day. It can also let you see students in learning from a perspective that may be your first where you are not a student in the class as well.

PTS: 1 DIF: Hard REF: Learn To Be Comfortable In SchoolsOBJ: Develop patterns of behaviors that will contribute to a successful career as a teacher.COG: Application

70. What education data trends have led to the STEM funding?

ANS:This initiative was based on the low percentage of US High school students being ready to take college level coursework in Math and Science. The need for depth of knowledge in Math and Science is critical for current and future career options.

PTS: 1 DIF: MediumREF: Science Technology, Engineering And Math (Stem)OBJ: Reasons educators consider teaching a profession similar to law and medicine.COG: Comprehension

71. Explain the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards

ANS:The National Board standards involve teachers being committed to students and their learning and knowing the subject they teach. The National Board standards focus on depth of teacher content knowledge and best teach the subject content to their students. National Board teachers think and reflect on their practice and learn from those reflections. They are also members of learning communities and are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning through ongoing multiple forms of assessment.

PTS: 1 DIF: Hard REF: Teacher StandardsOBJ: Track your personal and professional growth as a teacher and the directions that growth can lead. COG: Application

72. What can a teacher learn from their professional portfolio over time?

ANS:A professional portfolio serves as a collection of professional work. This be the foundation of personal reflection on past instructional experiences and professional growth. As a written record, either electronic or paper, the portfolio is a chronology of the teacher’s professional practice over time.

PTS: 1 DIF: Hard REF: Begin A PortfolioOBJ: Track your personal and professional growth as a teacher and the directions that growth can lead. COG: Application

73. How can technology be used as a professional development resource for teachers in the 21st century?

ANS:Technology resources can be used as a reference for supporting and increasing content knowledge for the teacher. Technology can also be used as a networking and sharing mechanism for the teacher in collaboration with other teachers locally, nationally and internationally.

PTS: 1 DIF: MediumREF: What Role Does Technology Play In The Lives Of Teachers?OBJ: Develop patterns of behaviors that will contribute to a successful career as a teacher.COG: Analysis

74. What does it mean to ‘make a difference’ as a teacher?

ANS:To make a difference to make a long term impact in a positive manner on a child’s life. This may involve assisting to gain mastery of a difficult concept, encouraging a student to apply for college or enter a competition, or even showing concern to a student with a problem. Even building or supporting the growth of a student’s self esteem can make a difference.

PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Making A DifferenceOBJ: Develop patterns of behaviors that will contribute to a successful career as a teacher.COG: Analysis

75. Discuss the path of moving through a teacher education program

ANS:Most programs are put together so as to move the student through coursework to about child development and behaviors Students also learn about laws impacting education and also learn about diversity of students and diversity in learning styles. Information is also gained on exceptionality in students and developing deep content knowledge.

PTS: 1 DIF: Hard REF: Ways Programs Are Organized And WhyOBJ: Know the steps one can take to earn a teaching license. COG: Application

76. What are some ways districts work to attract teachers to their districts?

ANS:Signing bonuses, moving expense assistance and assisting with home purchases are used as recruitment tools by districts to attract teachers

PTS: 1 DIF: Hard REF: Trends In The Teaching ForceOBJ: Compare the ways to find a job and assess which one will work best for you.COG: Application

77. Where are some areas the new teacher should look to find a job?

ANS:High poverty areas and urban and rural areas are places the new teacher should look to find a job as these areas are more likely to have openings over suburban areas.

PTS: 1 DIF: Hard REF: Trends In The Teaching ForceOBJ: Compare the ways to find a job and assess which one will work best for you.COG: Application

78. What are some benefits offered to teachers over their careers?

ANS:Incremental increases for years of experience, completion of additional coursework and completion of advanced degrees can provide pay increases to teachers.

PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Trends In The Teaching ForceOBJ: Compare the ways to find a job and assess which one will work best for you.COG: Comprehension

79. What are some ways teachers can earn additional income within the school or outside the school?

ANS:Teachers can serve as a mentor to new teachers or gain national board certification to boost their pay. They can also take on extra responsibilities to add pay..

PTS: 1 DIF: Hard REF: Trends In The Teaching ForceOBJ: Compare the ways to find a job and assess which one will work best for you.COG: Application