CIE IA#1 Review

Careers

100

What are a few important workplace traits?

• Being on time
• Being honest
• Respecting others
• Punctuality
• Time management
• Organization

200

• What type of degree is required for most teachers?

• Bachelor’s Degree

300

• What is an effect of receiving more training for your job?

• You become more productive
• You contribute new ideas to the team
• You could possibly receive an increase in pay

400

• How do National and local professional organizations differ?

Local organizations are familiar with the members and their surrounding areas

500

• How many years of college does it generally take to earn a bachelor’s degree?

4

Types of Schools

100

What does a boarding school setting contribute to the learning process?

A community is developed between faculty, staff and students that allows for a deeper learning experience.

200

Generally, how do US schools differ from schools around the world?

More standardized testing and more years of school

300

• Is a Charter School public or private?

public

400

• What can cause a charter school to close?

• Failure to meet performance standards

500

• How is a charter school different from a magnet school?

• A magnet school is highly competitive and selective, a charter school has a more open enrollment policy

Classrooms

100

• How can an educator promote achievement among students of lower socioeconomic status?

• Warm classroom climate
• Peer and cross-age tutors
• Material presented in small pieces
• Not calling students out about wrong answers in front of everyone

200

• What is something that a teacher can do to help students who are transitioning from other cultures?

• Use pictures to help communicate more meaning when words make communication difficult

300

• What is the problem with the stigmas that surround students with disabilities?

• Students are less likely to let teachers and parents know they struggle
• Teachers can misunderstand disabilities and think the student is being lazy
• Parents can be afraid to see a student labeled and not follow through with recommendations.

400

• Why is it important for teachers to understand cultural differences?

• A teacher who understands cultural differences is able to make all students feel welcomed in their classroom and provide a supportive environment.

500

• Why is it important to recognize and appreciate the differences in culture, values, and social status contained within one classroom?

diversity in the classroom can enrich instruction

Misc.

100

• Why would something like hand-raising or understanding other educational structures put students who are in a lower socioeconomic class at a disadvantage?

• Students from lower social classes are less familiar with the procedures in educational settings and perform worse when these procedures are used.

200

• In general, what is one thing you can tell me about current demographics in the United States?

• Nothing is evenly distributed in the United States, there is a great variety across all states and populations.

300

• What is a benefit of joining a national or state organization?

• You can find resources and events that help you network and further your career

400

• Why is it important for a teacher (or any employee) to use introspection at various points in their day-to-day work?

• Introspection allows someone to continuously be improving their work and mindset to be effective at their craft

500

• How do we identify socioeconomic status? (what are the different levels called?)

• Low, middle and high

Misc. Cont..

100

Which one is NOT trait of a high quality employee?

Dishonesty

Tardiness

200

• What are two categories are overrepresented in special education classes?

• Low Income and English Language Learners

300

• What is the difference between Parochial schools and religious schools?

Parochial schools are attached to a specific church, while religious schools may just be loosely related to a certain religious institution.

400

• How does a private school differ from a government-funded public school?

• Private schools do not have to follow the national curriculum and public schools are held to those standards.

500

• What similarities exist between the Montessori and Waldorf schools?

• Teachers stay with groups of students through several years to foster strong and productive relationships.