Teaching Pathways
True or False
The temporary certificate is renewable and the professional certificate is nonrenewable?
False, the temporary certificate is nonrenewable and the professional certificate is renewable
A student in your class who is known to have a severe peanut allergy starts showing symptoms of an allergic reaction. The student is having trouble breathing and is swelling. As a teacher what should you do?
Immediately call for the school nurse or a designated medical team. If the student has an EpiPen, follow the school's protocol.
Feedback from students and parents about student classroom experience and the teacher's effectiveness. What evaluation method does this describe?
Student/parent survey
What benefits do teachers get from professional development?
Improved skills, increased confidence, career growth, and exposure to new ideas
Anna, Elsa Kristoff and Olaf are all characters in what animated movie?
Frozen
True or False
You need to get a degree in education in order to be a teacher?
False, you don't only need to follow the traditional pathway
An alarm goes off that there is an active threat on campus. The threat is in a different area but you are unable to evacuate. What do you do to keep your class safe?
Follow lockdown procedures by barricading, and direct students to sit in the safe corner, hidden from outside view, and quiet.
Evaluators visit classrooms to observe lesson delivery, classroom management, student engagement, and overall teaching environment. What evaluation method is defined here?
Classroom observations
What benefits do students get from teachers doing professional development?
Better learning outcomes, and more support
In what fictional Indiana town does the sci-fi series “Stranger Things” take place?
Hawkins
What type of degree do you need to be a teacher?
Bachelor's degree
A fire alarm goes off during class, you see smoke coming from a nearby classroom. What should you direct your class to do?
Immediately evacuate the classroom, making sure students leave in an orderly fashion. Bring roster to take attendance of students and make sure everyone has evacuated.
Analyzing data, student test scores for example, to determine the growth in student learning and achievement under a teacher's guidance. What evaluation method does this describe?
Student achievement growth
How can professional development classes help a first year teacher?
It can help prepare first year teachers for the classroom and get them ready to tackle classroom challenges
What year did the comedy sketch TV show, “Saturday Night Live,” debut
1975
What are the 3 tests needed to be a teacher?
The general knowledge test, professional education test, and the subject area test
You are notified that there is a threat near campus and that you are on lockout. What should you do as a teacher?
Lock all doors but continue class as usual without letting students in or out of the room.
Teachers self-reflect on their own teaching practices, setting goals and identifying areas for improvement. What evaluation method does this describe?
Self-evaluation
Why might a teacher want to participate in workshops?
Workshops focus on practical skills, and often address specific needs, making them highly relevant to current challenges or instructional goals.
Psalm, Saint, and Chicago are the names of what?
Kim Kardashian's Kids
What are some general requirements to become a teacher?
A bachelors degree, a teacher prep program, State- specified exams, and a background check
A student throws a chair across the room. As a teacher what should you do to ensure safety?
You should clear the room, call for administrative assistance immediately, and maintain a safe distance to avoid getting hurt. Once the situation is under control and the student is calm, you must fill out an incident report.
Teachers observe and provide feedback to their colleagues, creating a collaborative learning environment. What evaluation method does this describe?
Peer review
PLCs are collaborative groups where educators meet regularly to share best practices, analyze student data, and develop strategies to improve instruction. Why might attending a PLC meeting help a teacher?
They provide ongoing collaboration and support, encouraging teachers to learn from one another. It also helps address challenges while offering a sense of community and shared responsibility.
In one of the most popular Dr. Seuss books, what won't Sam-I-Am eat?
Green Eggs and Ham