TAFE BASICS
What do the letters TAFE stand for?
Texas Association of Future Educators.
What should a future educator do when receiving constructive feedback?
Listen respectfully and use the feedback to improve.
What does TEKS stand for?
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills.
What is the first step in planning a lesson?
Identify the learning objective.
Which individual event tests knowledge of educational leadership fundamentals?
Educational Leadership Fundamentals (ELF test)
Which grades compete in the high school Varsity division?
11th and 12th
What skill helps educators explain ideas clearly to students and families?
Communication
What does a school counselor help students with?
Academic planning, social-emotional concerns, and college or career planning.
What do teachers use to check whether students understand a lesson?
Assessments or checks for understanding.
Which event asks students to speak on a topic in front of an audience?
Public Speaking.
Which grades compete in the high school Junior Varsity division?
9th and 10th
Why is reflection important after completing a teaching activity?
It helps educators identify strengths and areas for improvement.
What does FERPA protect?
The privacy of students' education records.
What is it called when a teacher adjusts a lesson to meet different students' needs?
Differentiation.
n the Interactive Bulletin Board competitive event, what are two important features your bulletin board should include?
A learning objective and an interactive activity
What division would a team with mixed high school grade levels compete in?
Varsity
What should a teacher do if something goes wrong in their lesson?
Stay calm and try to fix the situation or try to
What is one purpose of the Texas Education Agency (TEA)?
To oversee public education in Texas and support the state education laws and standards.
What type of practice allows students to work with teacher support before working independently?
Guided practice.
Which event asks students to create materials that can be used for teaching?
Teacher Created Materials.
What is the first level of competition students must qualify through to advance?
The Area Conference.
Why is it important for educators to use reliable sources when researching learning challenges?
To provide accurate, evidence-based information.
What does STAAR stand for in Texas public education?
State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness.
Why should teachers connect activities to their lessons?
Engaging experiences that will deeper student learning
In the Differentiated Lesson competition, how much planning time does a competitor receive?
20 minutes