FINAL Flashcards
The characteristic of a full profession that does not tend to describe the teaching profession is that it
grants higher-than-average financial rewards
requires unique knowledge and skills acquired through extensive initial and ongoing study/training
identifies performance standards that guide practice
The role of reflection in the teaching profession involves
a conscious effort
self-knowledge
reading about/researching aspects of teaching
all of the above
Which of the following is a traditional path to teacher preparation?
all of the above
a bachelor’s degree
fifth-year program
Master’s degree
Responsiblities of a new teacher
are basically the same as those of experienced teachers
The following are examples of professional education associations except
NCATE
The organization that annually gauges public opinions about education is
Phi Delta Kappa
Approximately what percentage of teachers in 2006 held master’s degrees?
About 50%
Characteristics of effective teachers as described by students include all of the following except
they require little or no homework
effective teachers… they push students to learn, they are willing to help, they vary classroom activities
According to P21, characteristics teachers possess who lead students to success include all of the following except
autonomous planner
teachers possess… self-directed learner, critical thinker, health conscious
The reason that most teachers give for choosing to teach is that they
had a desire to work with young people.
Being a reflective pracitioner requires that we
consciously think about what went right and what did not
Which of the following is often used as a vehicle for professional development?
Webinars
Acting as an advocate for students involves all of the following except
using a template advocacy plan that can be used in most situations
(involves… bringing the focus back to what’s best for students in all conversations, taking an informed stance on issues that affect children, supporting families in every way possible)
According to Patricia Phelps, the required commitments for teaching professionalism include all of the following except
commitment to perfection
is required… commitment to make students our first priority, commitment to quality, commitment to continual growth
The group that has emerged as the most influential source of information about characteristics of teachers and learners in the new century is
the Partnership for 21st Century Skills
