Final Preparation Flashcards
Learn about the chapters we have covered in intro to teaching Education Class
What was the main goal of the no child left behind Act?
Close the Achievement Gap between students who perform well and those who perform poorly
How did the race to the top program affect charter schools across the country
Turn around low achieving schools
Examples of Federal funding within the school
Categorical grants and compensatory grants
Results if the Serrano V. Priest case
Quality of child’s education must not be a function of wealth other than the wealth of the state as a whole
You have found out about a situation involving the computer lab that needs to be brought forward to inform the other teachers. You need to be able to bring forth the issue in an appropriate and direct way while using the correct words and ton of voice. Which characteristic of ethical teaching should you use in this situation?
Interpersonal Skills
What does it mean to be an ethical teacher?
To have appreciation for moral deliberation, empathy, knowledge, reasoning, courage, and interpersonal skills.
Why were common schools established?
To provide education for the average person
What is one disadvantage technology can bring to the classroom?
Distractions
What is one reason the chalkboard evolved?
Students were allergic to the Chalk
What are the two types of curriculum’s?
Core curriculum and multicultural curriculum
CCSS stands for
Common Core State Standards
What is a core part of elementary mathematics?
Featuring drill and practice, computation, and memorization; algebra, geometry, structure, discovery, definitions, etc.
What is the case in which the constitutionality of school financing was called into question?
Serrano V. Priest
A school wants to petition for new science equipment. They have been told that their district would need extra funding to do so. What could they do to get that extra money?
Go to their PTA and ask to host a fundraiser
What program did President Obama create to focus on low achieving schools?
Race to the Top Program
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 is the most widely known act of reform to date. What act was NCLB revised from?
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
What is a positive and effective way to build a positive student teacher relationship?
Be welcoming, Learn about students lives, develop cultural literacy, communicate high expectations, be a good listener
What is a good way to build a sense of community in your classroom?
Provide opportunities for students to learn about each other, use small group work, hold group meetings, and be alert for bullying
Mr. Mars believes that his role as a teacher should be answering the questions of the students. He believes that they should guide the curriculum. This is an example of what educational philosophy?
Romanticism
An educational philosophy that values the necessities decided by a school board rather than the desires of the children being taught is a _______ philosophy?
Subject-Centered
What has shaped education throughout history in America?
The need for comptent people
What was the Common School referred to as before the American Revolution?
Universal Education
Mrs. Carson notices the same student sleeping during her class period. After quietly pulling them away after class, she learns that this student takes care of their baby siblings during the night while the parents gamble. What ethical characteristic did Mrs. Carson use to gain respect and understanding of why this student sleeps in her class?
Empathy
______ is a written rule in which society must follow?
Law
What are the four main subjects in Common Core State Standards?
Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, Science
How many states originally developed the common core state standards?
44 States and the district of Columbia
Which type of school taught young girls basic household skills along with the 4 r’s (reading, ‘riting, ‘rithmetic, and religion)?
Dame Schools
Because of diverse religions and ethnic groups, this type of school was created so that children could be trained in their respective faiths and cultures.
Private Venture Schools
What does AFT stand for?
American Federation of Teachers
Who has the most influence on students?
Parents
Technology can cause distractions and promote inequality. However, technology has several advantages. What are these advantages?
Notes, virtual field Trips, Videos
Technology has many benefits that can improve the classroom. Something innovative teachers can do with technology includes what?
Everything besides real life field Trips
Miss Edna, is a teacher that believes all students should learn skills that are essential for them to function as productive members in society, particularly personal finance and civics. What philosophy does Miss Edna follow?
Essentialism
When a teacher believes that the students understanding is more important than purveying the subject, the philosophy is considered ______?
Romanticism
What are some technologies that were used in the past?
Chalkboards, Whiteboards, and Calculators
What were the proposals for the call of excellence?
An increase in graduation requirements, more academic learning time, higher expectations for teachers etc.
What is the best definition of educational reform?
the goal of changing public education
Mr. Smith was up all night grading the last exam he gave his students. The next morning Mr. Smith took half the class period to go over the exam, so students would have a better knowledge on what they need to improve on. What effective strategy did Mr. Smith use?
Building positive student-teacher relationships
Mrs. Peggy planned a full day of small group activities for her students to learn about each other that allows open communication. What was Mrs. Peggy trying to do here?
Build a sense of Community
Which description describes Child-Centered philosophy the best?
Looks first to the learners rather than to the curriculum
What are the four educational philosophies?
Perennialism, essentialism, romanticism, and progressivism
Which instructional approach cuts across subject-matter lines to focus on comprehensive life problems or broad-based areas of study that bring together various subjects in a meaningful association?
Multicultural curriculum
Which fine art subjects are ordinarily taught in elementary schools?
Art and Music