Vocabulary
Teaching in the U.S
Preparing to teach
Profession/ Professionalism
Characteristics of being an effective teacher
100
What is Tests published by the Educational Testing Service?
Praxis Series
100
What is the largest profession in the United States?
Teaching/ There are about 4 million Teachers
100
What do states issue before a person can teach?
A License or Certificate
100
Definition of Profession
An Occupation that includes extensive training before entering, a code of ethics, and service of the primary product
100
Effective teachers may have what?
Different styles of teaching
200
What is Extended fieldwork in which teacher candidates teach lessons and, for a short period of time, take over all classroom duties?
Student Teaching
200
Who are the majority of teachers?
White Women
200
What is the traditional path to becoming a teacher?
University based teacher preparation program
200
Definition of Professionalism
Is a way of being
200
What is the most important factor in determining teacher effectiveness?
The extent of student learning
300
Achievement Gap
What is Disparity among students, some excelling while others languish with respect to learning and academic success?
300
What do 90% of teachers believe?
Teaching requires a "True sense of calling"
300
Who creates the tests future educators take before receiving their license?
Praxis Series
300
What are the two largest professional education associates in the United States?
National Education Association and American Federation of Teachers
300
Who prescribes the standards for teachers?
Association for Middle Level Education and Association for the Childhood Education International
400
Agency that Scrutinizes university teacher education programs?
What is Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
400
Is there more married or single teachers?
26% Single 74% Married
400
What are 3 ways of getting to know teachers, students, staff?
1. field experience 2. volunteer opportunities 3. participating online
400
What should teachers contribute?
The knowledge base of the teaching profession
400
What is the No Child Left Behind of 2001?
A reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1964.
500
What are the 3 large nonunion organizations?
ASCD, Council for the Exceptional Children, KDP, Teach,Learn
500
What are 2 of the most common reasons for choosing to teach?
*The desire to work with young people *The value of education to society *Interest in a subject *Influence of a teacher or family member *Teaching schedule *Job security *Opportunity of a lifetime of self-growth
500
What are the three initial preparation paths?
1. Bachelors Degree 2. 5th year program 3. Master's degree
500
What does teacher professionalism involve?
*A Commitment to make students first priority *A Commitment to quality in both work and relationships *A Commitment to continual growth
500
What are 4 of the Standards for Teaching?
*Learner Development *Learning Differences *Learning Environments *Content Knowledge *Application of Content *Assessment *Planning for instruction *Instructional Strategies *Professional learning and Ethical Practice *Leadership and Collaboration
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