Chapter 11: Teacher Acountability

Question 1

Professional autonomy

Answer 1

The degree if independence an individual has to make professional decisions

Question 2

Indivisual Autonomy

Answer 2

Teachers have decision making power over how they teach and asses students in their classrooms

Question 3

Collective Autonomy

Answer 3

Ability for teachers to regulate and participate in collective decisions regarding boundaries and policies

Question 4

Managerial Autonomy

Answer 4

Refers to the independence to manage affairs according to school boards or other management/organizations

Question 5

Professional Autonomy VS Teacher Obligations

Answer 5

Court rulings prioritize teacher obligations to ensure a students right to education is respected

Question 6

Teacher obligations

Answer 6

Teachers are employees of the state and are expected to follow rules, preform tasks, and respect authority as part of their job

Question 7

Academic Freedom

Answer 7

A teachers right to chose what and how they teach, as well as how they assess students without interference

Question 8

2 Justifications of Academic Freedom

Answer 8

1. Development and Exercise of a Crticial Mind
2. Social Values (the freedom of an academic community to decide what is correct and incorrect)

Question 9

Teacher accountability

Answer 9

Recognizing responsibility of teaching practices and student achievement as a teacher

Question 10

Code of Conduct

Answer 10

Rules and guidelines created by the Alberta Department of Education

Question 11

Certification

Answer 11

Police checks, degrees, and other requirements needed in order to become a teacher

Question 12

Content Knowledge

Answer 12

Understanding the material being taught
EX: I understand this math lesson

Question 13

Pedagogical Knowlege

Answer 13

Understanding how to teach and simplify material effectively for others
EX: I have the tools to teach this math lesson to others