Tx Certification
How many requirements does the state of Texas require to become a become a teacher?
5 requirements
What is the minimum passing score for the TExES Exams?
240
You get to pick your cooperating teacher? (T/F)
False
Parameters
In Texas, you must complete a Texas Educator Preparation program through _____.
An approved Educator Preparation Program
How many exams does every educator need to take for initial certification?
2
Which agency requires that you document field experience hours?
Texas Education Agency (TEA)
An __________ is when an educator intentionally grooms a student for the purpose of engaging in sexual misconduct
intentional boundary violation
What do you need to complete in order to be accepted into the COE?
All lower-level undergraduate course work
What does TExES mean?
Texas Examinations of Educator Standards
As a full time mentor teacher, how many weeks do you participate at the campus?
14-15 weeks
In an ______ the parameters become blurred that helps foster inappropriate actions and educator misconduct
Unintentional boundary violation
What happens when you are admitted into the COE preparation program?
Candidates must pass their content exams before being admitted to block III (T/F)
True
During _______ candidates shadow their mentor teacher, mirror ho the teacher teaches and assumes the role of the assigned cooperating teacher.
Clinical Teaching
If your school accidently gave you money for a field trip you did not attend and you decide to keep it. (Ethical or Unethical)
What are three requirements from TAMIU for becoming a Tx teacher?
Complete lower level undergrad coursework, maintain 2.75 gpa, be admitted to the COE Educator Preparation Program
What might be helpful to study for the TExES Exam? Name at least 2
TEKS, Content Standards, STAAR released tests
Why is it important to do field-based experience?
So that all candidates are prepared for the educators role
You are at a restaurant having a few drinks on a Saturday night and students happen to be present (Ethical OR Unethical)
Ethical