Intro to Edu Chapter 4-6 Test
Which of the following contributed to the idea that free public education should be the right of all citizens?
1.The principle of separation of church and state. 2.The increasing industrialization of the United States during the approximate period between 1820 and 1865. 3.The large influx of immigrants from Europe and other parts of the world that began in about the 1830s. 4.The Land Ordinance of 1785 that established an economic basis for public education.
student-teacher ratio
A measure of class size found by dividing the average number of students in classes by the number of classroom teachers
Consider the schools in the New England colonies-Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire-during the colonial period. Which of the following statements is most valid?
Education focused primarily on religious training, which was grounded in the belief that humanity was evil, by its nature, having fallen in the sin of Adam and Eve.
early childhood education
Education in the early years of life; the field of study that deals mainly with the learning and experiences of children from infancy through the primary years
The cultural minorities who have experienced the greatest success in American schools are:
Asian American students.
Consider the schools in the Southern colonies-Maryland, Virginia, the Carolinas and Georgia-during the colonial period. Which of the following statements is most valid?
Because many people lived on plantations that were long distances from each other, parents hired tutors to educate their children.
The Supreme Court decision that made the policy," separate but equal" illegal was:
Brown vs. the Board of Education of Topeka .
Of the Latin Grammar School, Franklin's Academy, the English High School, and the comprehensive high school, which two are most alike?
Franklin's Academy and the English High School
Which of the following most contributed to the increase in quality of America's schools during the period from approximately 1820-1865?
Improvement in teacher preparation and the introduction of grade levels in elementary schools
Which of the following is the most accurate description of the significance of the Massachusetts Act of 1647 (The "Old Deluder Satan Act")?
It provided a legal foundation for the public support of education.
Which of the following statements best describes the significance of the "Old Deluder Satan Act" (the Massachusetts Act of 1647), which was designed to create citizens that were literate with respect to the Bible?
It provided the legal foundation for public support of education.
Which of the following is the most important result of Russia's launching of Sputnik in 1957?
It resulted in a dramatic increase in funding for math, science, and teacher training.
Which of the following statements best describes the contribution of the Land Ordinance of 1785 to education in America?
It was the law that set aside land that would be used to financially support public education.
Which of the following is the best description of normal schools?
Schools designed to prepare prospective teachers for America's schools
The assimilation movement in education was most strongly attempted with:
Native American students.
While religion was an important influence in all the colonies-Northern, Middle, and Southern-during the colonial period, it was the most dominant influence in the:
Northern colonies.
Schooling during the colonial period was designed primarily for which of the following groups?
Wealthy males
standards
accepted levels of achievement
Block scheduling
an approach to class scheduling in which students take fewer classes each school day but spend more time in each class
Montessori method
an approach to early childhood education that emphasizes individual exploration and initiative through learning centers
The educational movement that attempted to bring cultural minorities into mainstream American life by teaching basic skills and white middle class values is best described as:
assimilation
Of the following, which event most led to the development of the American high school as we know it today?
The preparation of the report titled The Cardinal Principles of Education, which established goals for high schools
philosophy of education
The theory of philosophic thought that defines our views about the learner, the teacher, and the school
"A federal compensatory education program targeting low income students in elementary and secondary schools" is most accurately labeled:
Title I.
The legislation intended to eliminate gender discrimination in schools was:
Title IX.
Which of the following best describes the goal of Franklin's Academy
To help students develop practical skills, such as math, navigation, bookkeeping and logic
Which of the following best describes the goal of the Latin Grammar School?
To prepare students for law and the ministry
curriculum
course of study in a school or college
Advanced Placement (AP) classes
courses taken in high school that allow students to earn college credit, making college less time-consuming and expensive
philosophy
love of wisdom
Schools that attempt to attract and integrate cultural minority and white students through quality instruction or innovative programs are most accurately labeled:
magnet schools.
administrators
people responsible for the day-to-day operation of a school
dual enrollment
program allowing students to enroll in college courses for credit while still in high school
social promotion
promoting a child who has not mastered grade-level material to keep the child in a class with same-age peers
virtual schools
schools offering comprehensive K-12 courses that connect teachers and students over the Internet
departmentalization
subdividing work and workers into separate organizational units responsible for completing particular tasks / subjects
Principal
the lead administrator in the school
grade retention
the practice of requiring students to repeat a grade if they don't meet certain criteria
Of the following, the two most significant contribution of the Early National Period (1775-1820) that remain today were:
the separation of church and state and the removal of the federal government from a central role in running America's schools.
essentialism
the view that living things have an essence inside them that makes them what they are
ideology
A consistent set of beliefs by groups/individuals
twenty-first century skills
A curriculum reform movement focusing on the development of students' technological, analytical, and communication skills that are needed to function effectively in the twenty-first century.
perennialism
A philosophical orientation based on the assumption that all learning should be focused on unchanging principles or great ideas.
The policy separate but equal in education was most prominently implemented in:
African American education.
Which of the following is most commonly cited as an important reason for the lack of success of Hispanic students?
Antagonism between Hispanic students and other cultural minorities that resulted in Hispanic students being isolated from the rest of the school population
Universities in our country today, such as Eastern Michigan University, San Jose State University, and the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) began as normal schools. Which of the following best explains why these normal schools were originally established?
Competent teachers were seen as the key to improving schools, and normal schools were established to improve teaching competence.
Which of the following best describes an important problem with tax support for public schools?
Funding is often inequitable, because some districts have high tax bases, whereas others have very low tax bases.
Which of the following statements best describes the contribution Horace Mann made to American education?
He spearheaded the idea that all citizens should have the right to attend a tax-supported elementary school.
A federal compensatory pre-school education program designed to help three- and four-year-old disadvantaged students enter school ready to learn," is most accurately labeled: a.A federal compensatory pre-school education program designed to help three- and four-year-old disadvantaged students enter school ready to learn," is most accurately labeled:
Head Start.
Which of the following is most significant about the Colonial Period in helping us understand American education today?
It helps us understand why religion remains an important issue in American education.
Blended learning
Mix of traditional teaching techniques and e-learning techniques.
Public school officials are not allowed to mandate prayer in their schools. Which of the following best explains why officials are not allowed to mandate prayers?
The First Amendment to the Constitution that established the principle of separation of church and state
In order to teach, you will be required to have a license, and you will likely have to pass a test to demonstrate that you are competent to work with young people. During which period in our nation's educational history was this precedent established?
The Period of the Common School Movement (1820-1865)
Which of the following best describes the legal action that resulted in every state in the United States now having its own office of education?
The Tenth Amendment to the Constitution, which said that areas not assigned to the federal government would be the responsibilities of the states.
high collective efficacy
The belief by teachers in their schools' ability to promote student learning regardless of external conditions; a pervasive factor in effective schools
Consider the schools in the Middle colonies-New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Delaware, and Pennsylvania-during the colonial period. Which of the following statements is most valid?
The colonies were religiously diverse, so each colony created parochial schools for the children of the colony.
Comprehensive high school
The most common form of high school in the United States, designed to offer a range of preparation programs, including college preparation and vocational education.
During the colonial period of American Education, the thinking of some European philosophers, such as Locke, Rousseau, and Pestalozzi, began to influence education. Of the following, which is the most accurate description of their influence?
These philosophers emphasized the importance of first-hand experiences for children as the foundation for their education.
accountability
Willingness to take credit and blame for actions.
grade recovery
a controversial district policy where failing students are allowed to improve their grades by using online programs designed to improve their understanding and skills
effective school
a school in which learning for all students is maximized
social reconstructionism
based on the belief that schools should aim to foster active participants in society through a study of social problems and an aim to create a more just society
The historical period in American education that most contributed to the strong link between religion and education (which remains to today) was the:
colonial period.
Career technical schools
designed to provide students with education and job skills that enable them to get a job immediately after high school
progressivism
education should focus on the whole child; children learn via experimentation
looping
elementary teachers moving up a grade level to teach the same students the following year
Janet, a math teacher, Cal, who teaches American history, Lamont, an English teacher, and Karen, a science teacher are meeting during their common planning period to discuss some students who appear to be having problems in each of their classes. They also are working on integrating their curriculum. Lamont agrees to have his class begin reading Uncle Tom's Cabin since Cal's students are studying the American Civil War, and the publication of the book was one of the factors that precipitated the war. Their discussion then continues. Based on this information, it most likely that these teachers teach in a(n):
middle school.
schools within schools
smaller learning communities within larger schools where both teachers and students feel more comfortable
The event of the Cold War period that had the most important implications for education was:
the Soviet launching of Sputnik.
social justice
the defense of human dignity by ensuring that essential human needs are met and that essential human rights are protected for all people
