Life as a
Classroom Teacher
Classroom Teacher
Most elementary schools house what grades?
What is Kindergarten through 5th grade?
Instructional Coaches specialize in
A. Content areas like math, reading, or technology.
B. Basketball and volleyball.
C. Grade bands for a specific subject.
A and C.
It will depend on the resources available to the school district.
True or False
To be a Media Teacher, you must have a Masters Degree.
Technically, False.
In Nebraska, you must have a Teaching Certificate with an endorsement for library science or educational media specialist. Most of the time this requires you to get a masters degree. UNK offers 2 options for certification.
Which ancient Greek teacher is known for teaching by questioning his students?
Who is Socrates?
Name at least 3 subjects that elementary teachers teach during the day.
Reading, phonics, writing, math, science, social studies, social skills, organization, problem solving, critical thinking, physical education, music, art, computer skills. The list goes on...
A typical day as an Instructional Coach might include
A. Working with a group of students with a reading fluency intervention.
B. Reading data to determine which interventions are working in the classrooms.
C. Partnering with the administration to develop PD sessions.
All of these
True or False
A Media Teacher has to follow a set of standards just like classroom teachers.
True.
The national standards are called the ITSE standards. Nebraska also has a K-12 Technology Scope and Sequence.
Before writing the Harry Potter series, __________ was an English-Language Instructor.
Who is J.K. Rowling?
No matter how hard you try to make learning fun, most students favorite subject is....
What is recess?
To be an instructional coach you must
A. like working with adults
B. be a strong classroom teacher
C. be an administrator in a school.
A and B
True or False
Media Teachers have an easier job than a classroom teacher, especially at the elementary level.
False
In my role, I worked with 650 students to teach technology and library skills.
This Nobel Peace Prize nominee, was the first female doctor in Italy. After studying child development, she moved into education and created a prepared teaching program for kids that allowed for a child-led learning environment.
Who is Maria Montessori?
The key to a successful classroom is _________.
What are relationships!
True or False
Being an Instructional Coach is easier than any job in the school.
False
It's the hardest job I've ever had in a school. It requires a great deal of knowledge, working with people, and a whole lot of time.
True or False
Media Teachers have to be leaders in their school.
True
Media teachers must advocate for updates to technology, partner with teachers to improve technology in classrooms, and provide up to date professional development sessions for teachers.
This Oscar-winning director and producer responsible for films like Jungle Fever, Do the Right Thing, and Malcolm X, also happens to teach filmmaking at the New York University Tisch School of Arts.
Who is Spike Lee?