Chapter 5 & 13/14
What is the purpose for an objective in a lesson plan?
To clearly state to the students what they are expected to achieve as a result of the lesson.
What is student-teaching?
A student-teaching placement is an UNPAID teaching internship, where a future teacher shadows/works in a classroom. (before graduating and becoming a teacher)
What are Standardized Tests?
Tests that measure students' performance in comparison to thousands of other students. (STAAR)
What is curriculum?
Curriculum determines what topics should be taught in class.
What is the purpose of a closure in a lesson plan?
Closure is the final activity in a lesson - it allows students to reflect on what they just learned.
An outline of your qualifications, skills and achievements (needed when looking for employment) is called _____________
A resume (a functional resume)
What are the 3 steps to becoming a teacher?
1. College (preparation and training)
2. Student-Teaching placement
3. Teacher certification with their state
What is professional development?
Ongoing courses / classes for teachers to keep up with the changing world. (Example: learn technology, etc.)
Defend your answer
Trick Question:
True - she is certified to teach primary grades
False - she no longer teaches primary so technically, no.
What is a career and technical education teacher?
A collection of MATERIALS and information that shows how a person's skills have evolved/improved over time is called ___________
A portfolio
The state or district requests proof that standards / educational goals are being achieved. What is this called?
Accountability
TRUE OR FALSE: To be an effective teacher you DO NOT need to work with students that are of a different ethnicity than you.
False - teachers need to be ready to work with all students regardless of gender, disability, race & ethnicity.
Teaches early childhood through elementary
Why?
FALSE - If a teacher is intolerant that means they are not able to handle something / many things.
What are the responsibilities of a teacher?
-Teaching students
-Grading
-Keeping students safe
-Communication w/ parents
What is the Equal Opportunity in Education Act?
Prohibited discrimination based on gender.
How does poverty affect students?
-Poor/very low attendance
-Worried about needs (food/shelter)
-At risk for failing
Define secondary teacher
Teaches 6th grade through 12th grade
What are the components of a lesson plan?
We just learned them. Name as many as you can, before you get stuck - this question will have the ability to steal if someone can repeat the components you named and name at least 1 more.
-Objective
-TEKS
-Anticipatory Set
-Guided Practice & Independent Practice
-Questioning
-Closure
What is a teacher philosophy?
Statements about your beliefs about teaching with examples and a plan for how you will make it happen.
Give the 3 major/key points of the No Child Left Behind Act
-It gave more choices for parents when choosing schools
-Increased school accountability
-Increased focus on reading (math and science) through Standardized testing
True or False: there is more than 1 way to become a teacher.
TRUE - there is the traditional way (normal) and the alternative way.
If you are interviewing for a teaching job, you should bring a teacher portfolio that shows your uniqueness - what are some ideas of things you can include?
-Pictures of you student-teaching
-References from teachers
-Lesson plans
-Student work
-Letters from student
-Sample lesson plan to model for the panel interviewing you