Part I The Teaching Profession

Question 1

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)

Answer 1

A national association that creates and publishes standards and offers certification to accomplished teachers.

Question 2

Define “Induction”

Answer 2

Years one to three of full-time teaching.

Question 3

No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)

Answer 3

A federal law passed in 2001 that sets goals for achievement for all students and requires that teachers meet certain qualifications.

Question 4

NBPTS standards state that nationally certified teachers

Answer 4

1. Are committed to students and their learning.
   
   2. Know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to students.
   3. Are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning.
   4. Think systematically about their practice and learn from experience.
   5. Are members of learning communities.