Unit 1: Exploring Careers in Education
What is the minimum education requirement to become a teacher in Texas?
A Bachelor's degree
What are the consequences of not following the Educators' Code of Ethics?
Loss of employment and certification.
What does TEKS stand for?
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
Why do teachers use formative assessment?
To help students and teachers know if students are mastering the learning.
What is the core idea of conscious discipline?
For students to learn best and manage behavior when they feel safe, connected, to stay calm, then to be corrected.
What is a Stipend?
To provide additional income for teachers for additional responsibilities.
Which federal law outlines standards and accountability measures for K-12 education?
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Which of the following is a synonym of TEKS?
Curriculum Standards
Why do teachers use summative assessment?
To evaluate the overall students' learning at the end of a unit or course
What is Conscious Discipline?
A trauma-informed, brain-based approach to classroom management.
What does NET income mean?
Earning AFTER taxes
What is the purpose of the Educators' Code of Ethics?
To provide guidelines for professional conduct.
What iis the purpose of the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (TTESS)?
To evaluate and improve Educator Performance?
How do teachers primarily use Bloom's Taxonomy in the classroom?
To understand the learning goals and encourage advanced thinking skills?
What is Positive Behavior and Intervention Supports (PBIS)?
An evidence-based framework used in schools to improve student behavior and create a positive school culture.
What does GROSS income mean?
Total earnings BEFORE taxes are taken out
What is the purpose of the Title l and IDEA programs?
Providing financial assistance to support vulnerable populations.
What are the 4 Domains of the TTESS Rubric?
Planning, Learning Environment, Professional Practices and Responsibilities, Instructions
Which of the following lists the levels of Bloom's Taxonomy in order from LOWEST to HIGHEST level of thinking?
Remembering, Understanding, Applying, Analyzing, Evaluating, Creating
TEKS, Learning Target, Anticipatory Set/Hook, Direct Teach, Guided Practice, Independent Practice/Assessment. Close
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