Ethics & Professionalism
What are 3 qualities of an effective teacher?
Caring, committed, patient (also honest, etc.)
Who is known as the father of public education?
Horace Mann
Which management style sets high expectations and explains rules?
Authoritative
Who developed operant conditioning?
B.F. Skinner
What does an instructional objective describe?
What students will be able to do
What should you consider before becoming a teacher?
Grade level, subject, location
Who developed kindergarten based on play?
Froebel
What’s the difference between rules and procedures?
Rules = expectations; Procedures = how to carry them out
What is an IEP?
Individualized Education Plan
Name one source of lesson inspiration.
Websites, other teachers, curriculum guides, etc
What is the purpose of a teaching philosophy?
To reflect on beliefs and values
What method encourages students to explore and choose interests?
Montessori
True or False: Minor misbehavior should always be reported to admin.
False
What is mainstreaming?
Placing capable students with special needs in a regular class
Where is the grade level listed in a lesson plan?
Students/Participants
What are the steps to teacher certification?
Degree, student teaching, certification program
What was the outcome of Brown v. Board of Education?
Ended school segregation
Name two nonverbal cues to redirect behavior.
Eye contact, proximity, gestures
What is Piaget known for?
Stages of cognitive development
Why is a course plan useful?
Helps teachers manage time and pacing
What is ethics in teaching?
Conduct based on moral principles
What act established career and technical education in 1917?
Smith-Hughes Act
Why does classroom arrangement matter?
Supports engagement and classroom monitoring
What is differentiated instruction?
Adjusting teaching methods to meet diverse needs
What part of a lesson plan shows how learning will be measured?
Assessment section