EDU 201 FINAL
The National Education Association (2014) reported that the average teacher's salary was approximately _______. $36,000 $48,000 $56,000 $68,000
$56,000
Approximately _______ percent of the population of public school teachers in the United States are members of minority groups. 10% 17% 21% 23%
17%
According to a survey of 4,400 students in 37 schools in one district, approximately _______ percent of Internet-using adolescents revealed that they had experienced cyber bullying. 10 20 30 50
20
Between _______ is the most likely time for youth to engage in risk-taking or delinquent behaviors or to be victims of a crime. 5 - 9 a.m. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. 8 p.m. - 4 a.m.
3 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Teaching is the largest profession in the United States with Kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, and secondary school teachers (not including special education teachers) totaling about _______ teachers. 150,000 1 million 3.5 million 4.8 million
3.5 million
The U.S. Department of Justice's National Gang Center estimates that nearly 800,000 gang members belong to more than ____ gangs in the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. 15,000 20,000 30,000 35,000
30,000
The 1983 publication generally recognized as beginning the "great debate" on how to improve schools in America was _______. The Process of Education A Nation at Risk Making the Grade Educating Americans for the 21st Century
A Nation at Risk
When schools face budget cutbacks or increased pressure to prepare students for high-stakes tests, often _______ teaching positions are eliminated. PE Art and Music Social Science Substitute
Art and Music
_______ refers to differences among students in regard to gender, race, ethnicity, culture, and socioeconomic status. A. Student variability B. Student diversity C. Cultural diversity D. Gender fairness
B. Student diversity
Each state has mandated ______ to assess students' mastery of academic standards. A. AYP B. NCLB C. high-stakes tests D. college and career readiness
C. high-stakes tests
A recent research report indicated that 59% of teachers are ________________ with teaching as a career. A. not very satisfied B. somewhat satisfied C. very satisfied D. extremely satisfied
C. very satisfied
______ schools are independent public schools, often founded by teachers that are given permission to operate by a school district or by state or national governments; they are accountable for meeting predetermined outcomes. Charter Alternative Private Magnet
Charter
Research tells us that teachers may make up to _____ low-level decisions in a school day. A. 100 B. 500 C. 1,000 D. 3,000
D. 3,000
Educational research supports the fact that those who become teachers are more influenced by their teachers as _______. A. subject-matter experts B. coaches C. disciplinarians D. people
D. people
According to the MetLife Survey of the American Teacher, 82 percent of teachers who responded strongly agreed that they _______. A. wish they had chosen another profession B. would be leaving the profession within the next two years C. would pursue certification in school administration D. supported mentoring programs for new teachers
D. supported mentoring programs for new teachers
The education act passed in 1965 that allocated funds based on the number of poor children in school districts is called the _______. Bilingual Education Act Children with Disabilities Education Act Elementary and Secondary Education Act Welfare Reform Act
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
An influential and extensive federal education program signed into law by President Roosevelt in 1944 is the _______. Education for all Handicapped Children Law G.I. Bill of Rights Satan Deluder Law Civil Rights Act
G.I. Bill of Rights
One of the country's first institutions of higher education for African Americans was _______. Harvard University of Alabama Carnage Institute Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute
Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute
A federal program designed to provide preschool experiences to poor children is _______. the Elementary Entitlement Program A Nation At Risk Head Start Title IX
Head Start
According to education data, the ethnic group that consistently has the lowest high school completion rate is _______. Hispanic Asian American African American Caucasian
Hispanic
_______ is one of the teacher's most time-consuming non-teaching tasks. Supervising students on the playground, at extracurricular events, and inside school hallways and other non-classroom areas Keeping paperwork including detailed records of students' academic progress, attendance, and other required documentation Attending faculty meetings, parent conferences, open houses, and other required school functions Taking or selling tickets and other products at school concession stands for school-sponsored events (e.g., sports and plays)
Keeping paperwork including detailed records of students' academic progress, attendance, and other required documentation
__________schools offer a curriculum that focuses on a specific area such as the performing arts, mathematics, science, international studies, or technology; they often draw students from a larger attendance area than regular schools and promote voluntary desegregation. Charter Alternative Private Magnet
Magnet
____________ is the most prestigious credential a teacher can earn. The Intern Credential The Professional Clear Credential National Board Certification The Certificate of Clearance
National Board Certification
The book that was given the name "the old blue-back" and sold over 24 million copies was _______. Noah Webster's American Spelling Book the New England Primer the McGuffy Reader Jefferson's Encyclopedia
Noah Webster's American Spelling Book
_______ of the nation's public school teachers "moonlight" or hold a second job to increase their earnings. One-tenth One-fourth One-half Three-fourths
One-fourth
________ is the joint product of wisdom about teaching, learning, students, and content. Subject matter knowledge Teacher training Pedagogical content knowledge Teaching disposition
Pedagogical content knowledge
The law established to provide children with disabilities equal access to educational opportunities is _______. the Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title IX of the Education Amendments Act Title VII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act Public Law 94-142
Public Law 94-142
_______ teachers work with children and youth who have a variety of disabilities including learning disabilities, autism, and brain injuries. Vocational education Special education Specialist Single subject
Special education
Which of the following statements is true about the organizational structure of schools? School districts are usually similar in their organizational structures. The larger the district, the less complex is the distribution of roles and responsibilities. The smaller the district, the more centralized are the administrative decisions. The larger the district, the more office administrators and support personnel are needed.
The smaller the district, the more centralized are the administrative decisions.
A federally funded program established in 1965 to improve the basic skills of low-ability students from low-income families is called _______. the Perkins Loan Program Special education Head Start Title I
Title I
Thomas Jefferson believed that _______. a country that wished to remain free had to provide an education for the people schools should be supported by the wealthy schools should be supported by parents the curriculum should emphasize the "ornamental"
a country that wished to remain free had to provide an education for the people
For a person to receive a license to teach, all states require successful completion of _______. a bachelor's degree a Master's Degree in Education a teacher education program a teacher education program with a bachelor's degree
a teacher education program with a bachelor's degree
In the 1950s and 1960s, humanistic psychology became the basis of educational reforms that sought to enhance students' _______. knowledge of psychology and secular humanism achievement of society's expectations of them experience with the enlightening effects of the classical works of western art and literature achievement of their potential through self-actualization
achievement of their potential through self-actualization
Under the provisions of educational laws, teachers are most likely to face professional challenge when _______. taking your students by school bus on a field trip enforcing the dress code on a student who is not in your class having a student incur an injury in your classroom all of the above
all of the above
The parents of Britany are seeking $500,000 from the local school district because Britany graduated from high school with a fourth-grade reading level. This type of lawsuit is called _______. an educational malpractice suit breach of duty a negligence suit breach of tort liability
an educational malpractice suit
For initial certification, nearly all states require _______. successful completion of a performance test proof of good health, including teeth applicants to pass a test of basic skills, professional knowledge, and academic subject areas student teaching at all grade levels to be covered by credential
applicants to pass a test of basic skills, professional knowledge, and academic subject areas
The incidence of child abuse, poor health, underachievement in school, and attendance problems is higher among children who _______. are immigrants to the United States speak English as a second language are homeless live in foster homes
are homeless
An essentialistic curriculum would most likely emphasize _______. new thinking contemporary social issues basic skills the project method
basic skills
According to tort liability law, an individual who is negligent and at fault in the exercise of his or her legal duty may _______. be charged by state statutes be charged by federal statutes go to prison be required to pay monetary damages
be required to pay monetary damages
John B. Watson (1878-1958) and B. F. Skinner (1904-1990) are most closely associated with the _______ branch of psychology. humanistic opportunistic behavioristic constructivis
behavioristic
Compared to the 1970's, today's teachers are _______ less educated better educated compensated for supplemental activities more diverse
better educated
State-appropriated funds to cover the costs of educating students with special needs are known as _______. categorical aid block grants Title I Section 504
categorical aid
The process through which school boards negotiate contracts with teacher organizations is known as _______. collective bargaining academic freedom grievance process affirmative action
collective bargaining
Horace Mann is probably best known as a promoter of the _______. academy college-prep academy common school university
common school
Education in colonial America reflected a _______. concern for religious objectives desire to meet individual needs concern for the whole child focus on freedom of speech
concern for religious objectives
Progressivism is based on the belief that education should be student-centered and adhere to all of the following assumptions except _______. curriculum content should come from student interests and talents teaching should value the whole child learning is active not passive curriculum should focus on the enduring disciplines of knowledge
curriculum should focus on the enduring disciplines of knowledge
The organizational arrangement whereby academic subjects are taught by teachers who specialize in those areas and students move from classroom to classroom for their lessons is called _______. categorization departmentalization specialization open-space organization
departmentalization
Licensure requirements are _______ from state to state, and they are _______ modified. standardized; never similar; seldom different; frequently different; never
different; frequently
In 1976, Congress revised the Copyright Act by adding the doctrine of _______. liability equal opportunity negligence fair use
fair use
The Morrill Land Grant Act of 1862 provided _______. federal land for states to sell or rent in order to raise money for the establishment of colleges mandates for compulsory attendance for all children ages 6 to 15 state land for states to lease for the construction of schools federal land for states to lease for the establishment of elementary schools
federal land for states to sell or rent in order to raise money for the establishment of colleges
Measures of success for schools include all of the following except _______. scores on standardized tests or other documentation of academic learning gains evidence that the academic results of the school surpass those of comparable schools in comparable settings fewer numbers of children enrolled in special education documentation of literacy gains in reading, writing, mathematics, and computer skills
fewer numbers of children enrolled in special education
During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the education of girls _______. was nonexistent focused on the development of skilled metaphysical reasoning focused on the duties of the home emphasized scholarship in physical science
focused on the duties of the home
Existential philosophy is unique in that it _______. focuses on the experiences of the individual focuses on the past experiences of the human race brings students into contact with the great artists and literary works of the past brings students to the realization that they can change the world
focuses on the experiences of the individual
Which of the following is considered to be one of the most controversial educational issues of the twenty-first century in the United States? boot-camp schools alternative schools magnet schools for-profit schools
for-profit schools
Additions to teacher salaries such as medical insurance and retirement plans are called ______. AYP passion for the teaching life union dues fringe benefits
fringe benefits
Self-directed learners can be referenced as _______. You Answered constructivist progressive gifted developmental
gifted
An important part of a teacher's response to an ethical dilemma is _______. identifying possible consequences of one's actions identifying guilty parties reporting to the principal immediately calling parents to ask for support
identifying possible consequences of one's actions
Since the turn of the century, teachers' salaries have _______. increased steadily stayed about the same increased a small percent decreased
increased steadily
Epistemological questions focus on _______. reality values courage to do the right thing knowledge
knowledge
Constructivism is based on the notion that _______. learners and learning are constant over time knowledge is constructed by learners the old models of thinking and learning are the most dependable learning is essentially passive
knowledge is constructed by learners
Because the majority of decision-making power is reserved for boards of education, teachers have had little or no say over what they teach, when they teach, whom they teach, and, in extreme instances, how they teach. This is an example of _______. lack of participation in professional governance the result of providing essential services lack of autonom lack of professional knowledge and skills
lack of participation in professional governance
The Praxis Series: Professional Assessments for Beginning Teachers includes assessments of all the following except _______. classroom performance subject matter knowledge academic (basic skills) leadership skills
leadership skills
A constructivist teacher would expect all of the following learnings from students except _______. learning how to reason learning how to communicate effectively learning how to solve problems learning how to ready themselves for work
learning how to ready themselves for work
Having a clear educational philosophy can help teachers to _________. navigate the politics of working with parents adequately prepare for promotions make appropriate decisions in the middle of a lesson determine when a student should be punished
make appropriate decisions in the middle of a lesson
All of the following are characteristics of students at risk for dropping out of school except _______. low grades students who are older than average because of previous retention being in the lowest socioeconomic status performance at or above grade level
performance at or above grade level
The federal government initiative known as the Lanham Act provided funding for all of the following except _______. the training of workers in war plants postsecondary schooling for workers the construction of schools near military installations childcare for working parents
postsecondary schooling for workers
The primary purpose of the Latin grammar school was to _______. provide the basics of reading, writing, and computation provide religious instruction provide vocational training prepare students for college
prepare students for college
John Dewey (1859-1952) believed that _______. effective teaching is based on the notion of the constancy of human nature and truth learning is essentially passive curricula in public schools should emphasize the Great Books of the Western World public school curriculum should derive from students' interests and needs
public school curriculum should derive from students' interests and needs
Axiology highlights the fact that teachers have an interest not only in how much students learn, but also in the _______. origin of student learning depth of student understanding quality of life that comes from knowledge nature of reality
quality of life that comes from knowledge
In 1954, the Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka decision provided _______. an end to segregated schools equal funding for all schools in the United States rejection of the "separate but equal" doctrine a 15-year phase-in period of desegregation
rejection of the "separate but equal" doctrine
In regard to reporting child abuse, teachers are _______. required by law to report any suspected child abuse required by law to report any child abuse where direct evidence is available required to confront parents of any suspected child abuse not required to report but are encouraged to do so
required by law to report any suspected child abuse
Schools that are often the focal point for community life and reflect values and beliefs that tend to be fairly conservative are typically _______. rural schools urban schools suburban schools community schools
rural schools
At the state level, most funding for schools comes from _______. federal taxes property taxes sales taxes marijuana sales
sales taxes
The membership of the National Education Association is open to all of the following groups except _______. administrators school board members teachers guidance counselors
school board members
Research has documented that the characteristics of successful schools include all of the following except _______. strong leadership at the administrative level school boards with representation from the student body high expectations for all students teachers, administrators, and staff work well together
school boards with representation from the student body
Shared governance, administrative decentralization, teacher empowerment, professionalization, bottom-up policy-making, school based planning, and school-based management are all examples of _______. school restructuring tax reform redistricting vertical equity
school restructuring
The majority of middle school teachers _______. specialize in a specific subject and teach it several times a day teach a wide variety of subjects throughout the day to one group of students teach a wide variety of subjects to different students throughout the day started out as high school teachers
specialize in a specific subject and teach it several times a day
The three general patterns of trends in American education during the twentieth century include all of the following except _______. standardization Americanization democratization professionalization
standardization
The Massachusetts Act of 1642 was significant in that it made education a responsibility of the _______. parents state colony school board
state
Ensuring that schools operate in accordance with federal and state guidelines is the responsibility of the _______. school board state board of education superintendent professional education association
state board of education
The highest educational agency in a state is the _______. department of education American Federation of Teachers local school board state legislature
state legislature
The majority of funding for schools is provided by the _______. states charitable donations private sector federal government
states
The responsibility for maintaining schools is primarily a function of the _______. federal government states intermediate region U.S. Department of Education
states
Emergency certification is _______ by professional teacher organizations and several state departments of education. encouraged initiated strongly resisted legislated
strongly resisted
The most common discipline problem reported among all grade levels during the 2009-2010 school year was _________. verbal abuse of teachers gang activities sexual harassment student bullying
student bullying
Without a doubt, your relationships with _______ will be the most important and complex you will have as a teacher. your principal fellow teachers students parents of students
students
All of the following are true of female and male involvement in suicide except _______. female students are more likely to seriously consider suicide Latino students are twice as likely as white students to attempt suicide students in grade 12 are the most likely to attempt suicide male students are more likely to actually commit suicide
students in grade 12 are the most likely to attempt suicide
A perennialistic curriculum should stress _______. students' intellectual growth in the arts and sciences students' appreciation of issues of being existentialistic values worldwide social change
students' intellectual growth in the arts and sciences
In one of the nation's most dramatic education reform efforts, the Kentucky Education Reform Act (KERA) required each of the state's schools to form a school-based management council to set policy in each of the following areas except _______. curriculum teachers' salaries discipline extracurricular activities
teachers' salaries
One major cause of teacher isolation is _______. teachers who are unsocial with other adults teachers who are pursuing scholarly endeavors no available teacher lounge teaching children all day without adult interactions
teaching children all day without adult interactions
A policy that provides teachers with job security is known as _______. legality mutual assent competency tenure
tenure
All of the following represent good advice for student teachers except _______. read the teacher's handbook the best time to learn emergency procedures is when an emergency occurs know what controls the district has placed on the curriculum document problems with students
the best time to learn emergency procedures is when an emergency occurs
In a classroom, the physical characteristics of the setting and the social dimensions of the group interact to shape _______. the environmental press classroom traditions the classroom culture a social/emotional context
the classroom culture
Dame schools provided _______. education for boys only studies in Latin and Greek the only schooling for girls military preparation for young males
the only schooling for girls
Logic is the area of philosophy that deals with _______. questions of ultimate existence the process of reasoning matters related to final knowledge issues of the origin of values
the process of reasoning
1) While there is widespread debate about what academic content the schools should teach, _______. the public supports the teaching of prosocial values the public opposes the teaching of prosocial values the public supports the teaching of prosocial values in private schools only the public supports the teaching of prosocial values if parent permission is given
the public supports the teaching of prosocial values
In the 1980s, the report A Nation at Risk linked the strength of our country to _______. the number of students in school the physical fitness of students the advanced degrees held by administrators the quality of its schools
the quality of its schools
All of the following are powers of the states to maintain and support schools except _______. levying taxes for school support determining minimum standards for teacher certification identifying approved textbooks the right to fire teachers within local bargaining units
the right to fire teachers within local bargaining units
Metaphysics has important implications for education because _______. instruction in values is essential to a happy life the school curriculum is based on what we know about reality the school curriculum is based on what we know about human learning instruction in learning theory is central to teacher education
the school curriculum is based on what we know about reality
Concerning political interest groups, professional teachers recognize that _______. they have much to gain from becoming politically involved they should defer to the expertise of political leaders in matters related to schools few public policy issues involve schools and the schooling process political interest groups always act in the best interest of schools
they have much to gain from becoming politically involved
