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Teacher Turnover & Passion of being a Teacher
Improving Teacher Retention & Preparation of of Teachers
Benefits of Being a Teacher & Survival Tips for Student Teachers
Roles of the Cooperative Teacher & University Supervisor
Goals of Student Teaching & Plans for the Future
100
According to Vang, how many schoolteachers leave their job within the first 5 years? (In percent)
46% "Recent national data indicate that approximately 46% of schoolteachers leave their job within the first 5 years." (Vang, page 7)
100
In regards to students, why is teacher turnover so serious?
According to Vang "Teacher shortages leave many needy students in academic limbo, and these students, who deserve the best teachers, are left to defend for themselves in the presence of inexperienced, under-qualified, under prepared, non-credentialed, and unskilled teachers." (Vang, page 8)
100
According to Vang, what are two benefits of becoming a teacher?
Vang states that there are intrinsic and extrinsic rewards as a teacher. Vang states on page 11 that intrinsic rewards include "...understanding, appreciation, love, caring, energy, enthusiasm, and nurturing." and also that extrinsic rewards include "...a good salary, vacation, job security, professional affiliations, friendships, flexible work schedules, autonomy, social status, recognition, promotion, merit pay, and popularity."
100
According to Vang, who is the most important individual to the student teacher during placement?
Vang states "In most cases, cooperative teachers are the single most important individuals on the student teaching placement team." (Vang, page 33)
100
According to Vang, what is the ultimate goal of student teaching?
Vang states "The ultimate goal of student teaching placement is to earn their preliminary teaching credentials as mandated by state laws." (Vang, page 36)
200
According to Vang, what are teacher candidates reasoning that new teachers leave the profession so early on?
Vang states "These staggering numbers validate that my students' perceptions that teaching can be as difficult as any other professional job." (Vang, page 7)
200
According to Vang, what is necessary of teacher candidates to improve teacher retention?
Vang states "In order to improve teaching quality and retain highly quality teachers, the system needs to put a strong emphasis on providing adequate resources to teacher preparation programs fro recruitment, training, and mentoring of new teachers." (Vang, page 9)
200
According to Vang, what is one of the responsibilities set forth for teachers?
Vang states "Responsibilities such as student discipline, managements, assessments, accountability for student learning outcome, and instructional challenges could affect individual teachers' psycho-social well being." (Vang, page 11)
200
What is one of the roles of cooperative teachers in the student teaching placement? (Hint: Vang lists 10)
Vang lists on page 34: Mentoring/coaching Evaluation Instructional practices Classroom management Formative assessments Summative assessment Co-teaching Guided solo Solo Phasing out
200
According to Vang, how do teachers complete their credentials to become a teacher by state law?
Vang states "To achieve this goal, student teachers have to successfully pass all apprenticeship objectives required by teaching credential regulations, meet all the requirements of their teacher preparation program, and pass their clinical training." (Vang, 36)
300
According to Vang and his teacher candidates, what is at least one of the top 5 reasons new teacher's leave the school system so early on?
According to Table 1.3 by Vang, the top 5 reasons are: Discipline and management problems Lack of administrative support Lack of preparation and clinical training Low salaries Stress (Vang, page 7)
300
According to Vang, how many states require teacher candidates to take comprehensive teacher tests? (i.e. Praxis, PAPA)
Vang states "Nationally, thirty-five states require new teachers to pass comprehensive teacher tests, called Praxis series..." (Vang, page 9)
300
According to Vang, why are teachers so important to the professional world outside of the classroom?
Vang states "...the fact is that without teachers there would be no other professionals. Teachers are the first professionals everyone encounters; they are the ones who teach others how to read, write, do math, and learn science." (Vang, page 12)
300
According to Vang, what is the most important role the university supervisor must do for successful student teaching placement?
Vang states "One very important responsibility for fieldwork supervisors is to make sure student teachers receive appropriate, professional, adequate, and beneficial clinical training in the placement." (Vang, page 35)
300
According to Vang, what is an important resource that some teachers may use to plan for the future?
Vang states "The purpose of a portfolio is to help student teachers get ready for the future, especially for employment." (Vang, page 38)
400
According to Vang, how much money does teacher turnover cost the school system each year?
According to Vang, "Education experts predict the staggering teacher turnover rate will cost the public school system billions of dollars each year." (Vang, page 3)
400
According to Vang, what country holds the title for the richest school system in the world?
Vang states "The American educational system is one of the richest most expensive systems in the world, spending billions of dollars on public education each year." (Vang, page 10)
400
According to Vang, what is the most important thing needed between the student teacher and the cooperating teacher?
Vang states that communication is most needed between student teachers and cooperating teachers. "Sharing ideas, resources, and the teacher's manual is difficult if there is little or no open communication between the student teacher and cooperating teacher." (Vang, page 31)
400
Vang lists the roles and responsibilities of the university supervisor on page 35. What is one of these roles? (Hint: Vang lists 9 of these!)
Vang lists: Initial conference Formal observation Intermittent conference Forms and documents Formative assessments Summative assessment Preconference Postconference Final conference
400
Vang lists possible content to include in a teacher's portfolio? What is one piece of content that you can use in your portfolio according to Vang? (Hint: Vang lists 15 of these!)
Vang lists on page 38: Formal letter of introduction A cover letter Current resume or curriculum vita Letters of recommendation Reference list with emails and telephones Copies of teaching credential and degrees Copies of all academic transcripts Copy of Certificate of Clearance Copies of awards, honors, trainings, etc. Philosophy of education Professional referrals Who you are vs. What you know Interview questions Substitution, clinical, tutorial, etc. Online resources, mobility, flexibility
500
Vang argues that teaching is not for everyone. Why?
According to Vang "Of course, it is also true that teaching is not designed for everyone because it requires passion, patience, dedication, commitment, and perseverance." (Vang, page 5)
500
Vang argues that America spends billions of dollars in their educations system each year, but is not the best education system in the world. Why is this so?
Poor teachers due to lack of teacher preparation. Vang states "College coursework alone is not a sufficient condition for preparing new teachers for classroom teaching." (Vang, page 10)
500
According to Vang, stress, anxiety, frustration, feeling overwhelmed, pressure, and worry is one "Problem" that student teachers may face in their placement. What is the solution to this problem that Vang proposes?
Vang states "Plan ahead, manage time, be organized, focus on positive, have pride, have self-esteem, find support system, be flexible." (Vang, page 32)
500
Vang states "Regardless of the characteristics of the supervisor, student teachers should always focus on..."
"...teaching, managing, and disciplining the class." (Vang, page 35)
500
According to Vang, teachers will face difficulties when planning for the future after their student teaching placement. What words of wisdom does he suggest teacher candidates do after their student teaching placement?
Vang states "...the next generation of teachers has to aim high, dream big, and be optimistic of the future." (Vang, page 39)