MIDTERM EXAM!!!

The AFT does not allow membership of a. cafeteria employees b. school administrators. c. transportation workers. d. municipal workers.

b. school administrators

Axiology is focused on appropriate and inappropriate behavior and evaluates what subdivision(s)? a. ethics b. idealism c. aesthetics d. A and C

d. both a and c

Herbart was noted for incorporating history and literature into the curriculum. He did this to a. place events in their proper chronological order. b. replace the classical Greek and Latin languages. c. have students actively challenge the ideas of the past's great leaders. d. study the lives of great people of the past and how they made their moral decisions.

d. study the lives of great people of the part and how they made their moral decisions

For John Dewey, education's sole purpose is to contribute to a. peace and human understanding. b. the cultivation of intellectual virtues. c. the moral development of the individual. d. the social growth of the individual.

d. the social growth of the individual

Education in preliterate societies focused on a. providing shelter. b. gathering food. c. making tools. d. transmitting culture.

d. transmitting culture

In the acronym HOUSSE, the "O" stands for which of the following? a. Obligatory b. Occupational c. Objective d. Omnibus

C. Objective

During the Renaissance, Erasmus was a. a proponent of incorporating literature as the main tool of instruction. b. a proponent of harsh discipline for young children. c. a supporter on instruction through the use of scientific inquiry. d. a critic of including history in the curriculum.

a. a proponent of incorporating literature as the main tool of instruction

Minority groups in the teaching profession a. are likely to decline as a proportion of the total teaching force. b. are expanding at a rate similar to the school-age population. c. are in proportion to their numbers in the larger U.S. population. d. are likely to become a larger proportion of the teaching force in the near future.

a. are likely to decline as a proportion of the total teaching force

Which of the following terms is closest in meaning to the intended outcomes of the late-nineteenth-century "Americanization" approach to educating immigrants? a. assimilation b. multiculturalism c. pluralism d. separation

a. assimilation

Prior to the formation of CAEP, _________________ of the 1,624 education-preparation providers were not accredited by National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) a. 10 percent b. 51 percent c. 33 percent d. 18 percent

b. 51 percent

Perennialists maintain that the effect of cultural relativism is a. limited study in the natural sciences. b. a lack of standards for right and wrong. c. increased interdisciplinary study. d. better student understanding of the fine arts.

b. a lack of standards for right and wrong

In the late nineteenth century, the federal government provided education for Native Americans with the purpose of a. encouraging higher employment for Native Americans. b. assimilating Native Americans into the white society. c. preserving Native American traditions. d. promoting religious values.

b. assimilating native americans into the white society

Teacher education classes that deal with methods of instruction focus primarily on a. axiology. b. epistemology. c. logic. d. metaphysics.

b. epistemology

________________focuses on the knowledge of knowing and what we base our knowledge of the world on. a. Ethics b. Epistemology c. Logic d. Metaphysics

b. epistemology

The Freedmen's Bureau intended to a. eliminate limitations on travel after the Civil War. b. help former slaves adjust to freedom. c. promote teacher training. d. provide free legal assistance for businesses.

b. help former slaves adjust to freedom

A curriculum that reflects the philosophy of idealism would be certain to include a. consumer education. b. mathematics. c. vocational education. d. all of the above.

b. mathematics

Counselors point to all of the following as meaningful ways for teachers to reduce on-the-job stress levels, except: a. meditation b. pharmacological intervention c. vacations d. efficient scheduling

b. pharmacological intervention

Jane Addams was best known for _____________ ideal in the education of young children. a. the religious perspectives b. pioneering the peace education c. the need for environments d. the authoritarian education

b. pioneering the peace education

A recent emphasis on improving students' thinking and comprehensive skills emphasizes _________________ as a central theme in teacher education a. written focus b. reflective teaching c. rote learning d. technology

b. reflective teaching

The first three Teacher Residency programs established in America were in which three cities? a. Atlanta | Cleveland | Portland b. Seattle | New York | Detroit c. Boston | Chicago| Denver d. Los Angeles | Miami| San Diego

c. boston | chicago | denver

Which of the following pre-1800 ideas about education in America was most prominent in the educational reforms that accompanied the common school? a. The most important task for public education was to ensure creation of the elite leadership that would make democratic government work. b. Public education could provide religious instruction without violating the social and democratic purposes of public schools. c. Citizens at the local level should have most of the authority in the affairs of public schools. d. It was essential that those who controlled education be those best educated in the affairs of education.

c. citizens at the local level should have most of the authority in the affairs of public schools

The ___________ recreated the socioeconomic class-based dual track school systems. a. Puritans b. Canadians c. colonists d. French

c. colonists

The teaching of Latin utilizing the student's vernacular language was emphasized by a. Spencer. b. Froebel. c. Comenius. d. Dewey.

c. comenius

The education pioneer who suggested that teachers should design their classrooms as learning centers stocked with materials that engage children's curiosity and stimulate their explorations was a. John Dewey. b. Herbert Spencer. c. Jean Piaget. d. Jane Addams.

c. jean piaget

In colonial times, the town school was a. designed to teach vocational skills. b. a form of higher education. c. locally controlled. d. criticized by the church.

c. locally controlled

Which of the following is likely to increase the demand for more new teacher positions? a. fewer teachers leaving the profession b. staff development programs c. reductions in class size d. innovative alternative certification programs

c. reductions in class size

Merit pay is often considered a(n) __________________ for superior performance. a. negotiation b. union issue c. reward d. continuous training

c. reward

The process by which competition would bring about gradual but inevitable progress is a. naturalism. b. the scientific method. c. Social Darwinism. d. induction.

c. social darwinism

In an effort to reform society, educators during the Age of Enlightenment tried to create a new pattern of schooling based on a. religious doctrines. b. a strong central government. c. vocational education. d. scientific inquiry and reason.

d. scientific inquiry and reason

Which group tended to have the greatest access to educational opportunities in colonial America? a. children of enslaved Africans b. daughters of Pennsylvania Quakers c. sons of rural southerners d. sons of the upper class in New England

d. sons of the upper class in new england

Progressive educators stress that all learning should center on a. courses to develop the rational person. b. promoting the useful and competent person. c. the child's interests and needs. d. all of the above.

c. the child's interests and needs

The Committee of Ten recommended that high-school programs emphasize a. vocational education. b. classical literature. c. college preparation. d. mathematics and science.

c. college preparation

Teachers who use critical theory select instructional activities that enable students to a. learn through contrived experiences. b. study the great works. c. connect education to political issues. d. pass basic skills tests.

c. connect education to political issues

Rousseau believed that the school as an institution a. met children's emotional needs. b. reflected the best in society. c. corrupted children. d. failed to insist on rigorous standards.

c. corrupted children

The division and rivalry of the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers is often seen as a. a healthy choice. b. a separation by geographical location. c. detrimental to the teaching profession. d. a joint effort.

c. detrimental to the teaching profession

A course examining the moral values and rules of right conduct deals with a. logic. b. epistemology. c. ethics. d. aesthetics.

c. ethics

During the Reformation, Protestant religious educators sought to a. restrict access to schooling. b. open up secondary education to all children. c. free themselves and their followers from papal authority. d. introduce child-centered instructional approaches.

c. free themselves and their followers from papal authority

Pragmatists such as Dewey see the school as a local community of _______________ connected to the larger society. a. educators and decision makers b. educators and politicians c. learners and teachers d. pragmatist and realists

c. learners and teachers

The minimum educational requirement that all states require of teacher is a(n) a. associate's degree. b. bachelor's degree c. basic certification. d. master's degree.

B. Bachelor's degree

The elementary school that was open to the children of all social and economic classes was the a. common school. b. Latin grammar school. c. town school. d. normal school.

a. common school

The change that opened the door to the high-school movement was a. court rulings enabling tax support for public schools. b. mandates by the state department of education on the curriculum. c. improved professional training for secondary teachers. d. the increased need for schooling due to westward expansion.

a. court rulings enabling tax support for public schools

The educational theory that emphasizes the authority of the teacher and the value of the subject-matter curriculum is a. essentialism. b. progressivism. c. perennialism. d. critical theory

a. essentialism

Thomas Jefferson's Bill for the More General Diffusion of Knowledge is an important benchmark in the history of public education because it a. marked a transition in the broad purpose of schooling from religious instruction, as had existed in the colonial period, to public schools based on the needs of a democratic society. b. challenged the ability of the federal government to intervene in the affairs of public schools. c. represents the first time a national leader took the initiative to create a national system of public education. d. was the first legislative attempt by a state to take over schools and use them for social, political, and economic purposes.

a. marked a transition in the broad purpose of schooling from religious instruction, as had existed in the colonial period, to public schools based on the needs of a democratic society

Karen sees the world and everything in it as a laboratory for learning. She believes her students learn best when she poses problems they have to solve by interacting with a real-world setting. Which of the following views is closest to Karen's beliefs? a. pragmatism b. idealism c. realism d. essentialism

a. pragmatism

The G.I. Bill of 1944 a. provided federal funds for veterans to subsidize their education. b. aided expansion of the military academies. c. resulted in increased funding for schools with large enrollments of African American students. d. represents the first time the federal government assisted higher education.

a. provided federal funds for veterans to subsidize their education

Normal schools were important for women because they a. provided opportunities for higher education. b. offered courses at convenient times. c. were staffed by women. d. included content related to domestic skills.

a. provided opportunities for higher education

The "Old Deluder Satan" Act was important because it a. required towns to appoint a reading and writing teacher. b. required professional training for teachers. c. outlawed the teaching of religion in the schools. d. introduced taxation for citizens.

a. required towns to appoint a reading and writing teacher

the educational policy of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has historically stated that a. minority children need minority teachers. b. all children should have equal educational opportunities. c. the school curriculum should include issues related to ethnicity. d. community members should participate in educational policy making.

b. all children should have equal educational opportunities

Who developed the concept of realism, which asserts that reality is outside of our minds? a. Newton b. Aristotle c. Plato d.Dewey

b. aristotle

Critical theory contends that schools a. are a liberating force. b. control those who lack power. c. are receptive to social change. d. facilitate pluralistic harmony.

b. control those who lack power

The Northwest Ordinance of 1785 required townships to a. assist schools through the use of taxes. b. designate land for the purpose of education. c. hire professionally trained teachers. d. teach agriculture in the schools.

b. designate land for the purpose of education

For the existentialist educator, values are a. culturally determined. b. freely chosen. c. regarded as emotional preferences. d. absolute and eternal.

b. freely chosen

Curriculum development committees that consider the nature of reality and existence focus primarily on a. logic. b. metaphysics. c. epistemology. d. axiology.

b. metaphysics

Postmodernist critics who attack the perennialist notions of education, such as the "Great Books" approach, do so on the grounds that a. only a small minority of schools will be able to afford the wealth of literature necessary for an effective perennialist education. b. perennialist approaches to education are restricted to unchanging knowledge from certain times and contexts only. c. not all children will be able to understand such complex literature. d. the "Great Books" approach to education leaves little time for anything beyond reading.

b. perennialist approaches to education are restricted to unchanging knowledge from certain times and contexts only

Because of their acceptance of the child depravity theory, colonial teachers a. engaged in developmentally appropriate learning. b. used firm, harsh discipline. c. focused on economic issues. d. developed inquiring minds.

b. used firm, harsh dicipline

Lisa, who teaches literature, almost never uses contemporary fiction in her class. Instead, she emphasizes classics. She believes that because these works have stood the test of time, they help teach important ideas vital to anyone living in any era. Which of the following is most closely related to Lisa's beliefs? a. progressivism b. essentialism c. perennialism d. existentialism

c. perennialism

The process of problem solving is stressed in a. realism. b. perennialism. c. pragmatism. d. idealism.

c. pragmatism

When Thomas Jefferson tried to establish public education in Virginia, his primary purpose was to a. require schools to teach general education and vocational skills. b. require professional training for teachers. c. promote a knowledgeable citizenry. d. provide education for all children.

c. promote a knowledgeable citizenry

The postmodernist educator focuses on a. helping students understand the structure of the disciplines. b. cultivating the intellectual virtues. c. raising consciousness about social inequalities. d. providing experiences in making personal choices.

c. raising consciousness about social inequalities

The hornbook was primary designed for children to memorize _____________________. a. the alphabet b. syllables c. words and sentences d. all of the above

d. all of the above

The philosophy of realism would suggest a. classroom dialogues designed to build a person's self-concept by enabling him or her to make significant choices. b. instruction using language analysis to clarify communication and to establish meaning. c. instruction organized around solving society's problems by applying the scientific method. d. competency testing for both teachers and students.

d. competency testing for both teachers and students

New York's educational system found its roots in the Reformed Church of the __________ colonists. a. English b. Swedish c. Irish d. Dutch

d. dutch

The aim of perennialism is to a. educate the individual according to her or his own interests. b. educate for the world of work. c. educate the useful and competent person. d. foster a student's intellectual development.

d. foster a student's intellectual development

The philosophy that would support a subject-matter curriculum emphasizing the great and enduring ideas is a. realism. b. pragmatism. c. existentialism. d. idealism.

d. idealism

Progressive educators focus their attention primarily on the a. subject. b. teacher. c. instructional approach. d. learner.

d. learner

Large southern plantations affected schooling for blacks and poor whites by a. limiting the number of school days available. b. having agriculture as part of the curriculum. c. limiting the locations of schools. d. limiting opportunities for their education.

d. limiting opportunities for their education

Mortimer Adler's Paideia Proposal advocated a. activities and projects as the focus of the curriculum. b. utilitarian education. c. heavy emphasis on social sciences. d. one high-quality curriculum for all students.

d. one high quality curriculum for all students

Which educational theory views education as part of a larger effort to reform American society and politics? a. essentialism b. existentialism c. perennialism d. progressivism

d. progressivism

Which of the following groups of terms best describes the philosophy of idealism? a. environment, experience, subjectivity b. relativity, situation, emotion c. individuality, change, reality d. spirituality, intellect, absolutes

d. spirituality, intellect, absolutes

Events in the United States during the twentieth century such as the G.I. Bill , Title IX, and educating students with disabilities tended to highlight most directly a. the increasing lack of interest by the American public in the role of public schools in society. b. the increasing lack of direction leading to the decay of public education in this country. c. a continued emphasis on the role of education in promoting a sense of nationalism and creating an "American" culture. d. the increasing influence of the national government in the affairs of public education.

d. the increasing influence of the national government in the affairs of public education

When considering the average salary range of teachers, __________ can be expected a. $25-$35,000 b. $45-$55,000 c. above $65,000 d. $10-$25,000

B. $45-$55,000

More than forty states have adopted the use of the ____________exam to test for basic professional knowledge in reading, mathematics, and communication. a. SAT b. ACT c. basic skills test d. Praxis

D. Praxis

The American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE) states that the low proportion of minority teachers constitutes a. a devastating crisis. b. a calm pattern. c. no need for concern. d. a future trend that is decreasing.

a. a devastating crisis

Rebelling against gender restrictions, __________ developed a philosophy of socialized education. a. Addams b. Montessori c. Spencer d. Froebel

a. addams

In what way were the concerns of medieval education most closely related to those of Greek and Roman education? a. Although the medieval "elite" had come to be defined as a religious elite, the primary purpose of education was still to provide a strong foundation based in the teachings of the ancient philosophers and those of the church. b. The best education was seen as that which prepared one for service in the government. c. The three cultures believed in educating a middle class that would support the ruling class. d. Much of the writings of the ancient Greek and Roman philosophers had little impact on education in the medieval period.

a. although the medieval 'elite' had come to be defined as a religious elite, the primary purpose of education was still to provide a strong foundation based in the teachings of the ancient philosophers and those of the church

Which of the following organizations has historically most closely represented teacher interests through traditional union activities such as collective bargaining and strikes? a. American Federation of Teachers b. National Board for Professional Teaching Standards c. Phi Delta Kappa d. National Educational Association

a. american federation of teachers

Katherine, an elementary school teacher, believes that children are by nature prone to mean and unruly behavior and that part of a teacher's job is to be a firm disciplinarian to help children overcome these tendencies. Katherine's ideas are most similar to which of the following? a. child depravity theory b. utilitarian education c. tabula rasa d. child naturalism

a. child depravity theory

The curriculum and activities that Dewey proposed for schools a. culminate in reflecting on and testing the consequences of action. b. had to be developed by content experts in the various disciplines. c. are based on classical literature. d. were required to be recorded in curriculum guides for others to use.

a. culminate in reflecting on and testing the consequences of action

In your elementary classroom, you use hands-on methods that encourage students to inquire for themselves about various ideas and problems in the curriculum's subjects. Several parents have criticized your approach, saying that you pay too little attention to systematic subject-matter learning. You have a great deal in common with which famous educator? a. Dewey b. Spencer c. Rousseau d. Comenius

a. dewey

Schools in New England were designed to contribute to a person's a. economic productivity. b. interest in becoming a community leader. c. knowledge about history. d. ability to think critically.

a. economic productivity

Which of the following has most significantly increased the prestige of teaching in the eyes of the public? a. increased level of education of teachers b. alternative certification of teaching candidates c. better staff development programs d. teachers' involvement in curriculum development

a. increased level of education of teachers

The growing trend towards caring for students with special needs is increasing. The practice of ________ in a regular classroom is a growing trend for full inclusion. a. mainstreaming b. isolation c. alternative buildings d. limited services

a. mainstreaming

In which field of study has there been a persistent shortage of teachers? a. Math and science b. Social science c. Physical education d. English

a. math and science

Antonia's dream is to establish her own primary school—one that educates the "whole child" and that has teachers who help children feel safe, secure, and cared for. Which of the following educational theorists should she study for ideas that may help her plan her school? a. Pestalozzi b. Spencer c. Rousseau d. Piaget

a. pestalozzi

Specialized professional organizations generally do not provide a. political lobbies at the national and state levels. b. publications. c. regional and national meetings. d. information on trends and policies.

a. political lobbies at the national and state levels

Comenius sought to develop an efficient method of instruction based on the a. principles of child development. b. child depravity theory. c. use of rote learning. d. curriculum correlation.

a. principles of child development

Junior high schools emerged as a result of a. the desire for a transitional institution between elementary school and high school. b. recommendations from the National Education Association. c. pressure from parents and community leaders. d. the influence of child psychologists.

a. the desire for a transitional institution between elementary school and high school

The educational efforts of people such as Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and Noah Webster most directly culminated in which of the following? a. the development of the common school by leaders such as Horace Mann during the nineteenth century b. the belief that public education in the United States was clearly superior to education in private schools c. the creation of normal schools for the preparation of teachers d. the establishment of the idea that all students should receive both elementary and secondary education

a. the development of the common school by leaders such as Horace Mann during the nineteenth century

According to Froebel, the paramount influence in the kindergarten classroom was a. the personality of the teacher. b. parental support. c. learners' interests. d. the curriculum.

a. the personality of the teacher

The ancient Egyptian civilization was characterized by _____________. a. tribal kingdoms, rule by pharaohs, and located on the riverbanks. b. emperor rule, small regions, and open dessert. c. a large empire, tribal kingdom, and rule by the people. d. a large empire, open dessert, and rule by the people.

a. tribal kingdoms, rule of pharaohs, and located on the riverbanks

Urban teachers prefer to join the AFT primarily because of the organization's a. use of traditional union tactics. b. publications directed toward urban teachers. c. research on urban conditions. d. provision for membership by administrators.

a. use of traditional union tactics

The invention of the printing press during the Reformation a. created an elite class of educated people who controlled access to information. b. advanced the idea of literacy and schooling. c. further restricted access to knowledge to the elite. d. had little impact on the dissemination of information.

b. advanced the idea of literacy and schooling

Which of the following presents the greatest obstacle to teachers' gaining the kind of autonomy suggested by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards? a. Teachers do not receive training in organizing and running their own professional organizations. b. Because education is a public enterprise and a public responsibility, citizens and their elected officials will be slow to turn control over to teachers. c. The teaching population in the United States is too large and too varied to govern its own professional affairs. d. Most teachers are not interested in gaining more autonomy in their work.

b. because education is a public enterprise and a public responsibility, citizens and their elected officials will be slow to turn control over to the teachers

Over thirty-four states legally require _____________, while it is permissible in eleven states. a. the ability to determine all benefits b. collective bargaining c. professional registration d. systematic mentoring

b. collective bargaining

In Plato's Republic, he a. endorsed the use of sensory approaches to instruction. b. described a perfect state ruled by the intellectual elite. c. examined the curriculum in Greek schools. d. proposed a system of schooling using rhetoric.

b. described a perfect state ruled by the intellectual elite

Of the educators discussed in Chapter 3, Luis finds the ideas of Maria Montessori to be most relevant to the area in which he is seeking certification, so he plans to try to learn more about her thinking. Of the following specializations, which is most likely to be the one Luis is pursuing? a. middle-school social studies education b. early childhood education c. secondary science education d. elementary physical education

b. early childhood education

You teach French. Instead of drilling students in French grammar and vocabulary, you like to emphasize conversations in French, discussions of French authors and literature, and games and contests that make learning interesting. With which of the following historical figures do you have the most in common? a. Thomas Aquinas b. Erasmus c. Quintilian d. Martin Luther

b. erasmus

You just took a job teaching in a primary school. The principal has told you that the school's mission envisions each classroom becoming a "prepared environment" for encouraging self-development and socialization. These ideas are based on a. Piaget's principles of learning. b. Froebel's view of the kindergarten. c. Rousseau's view of society. d. Friere's view of curriculum.

b. froebel's view of kindegarten

Teaching is often thought of as a "semi profession" or "emerging profession," much like a. doctors and nurses. b. nursing and social workers. c. lawyers and judges. d. accountants and business owners.

b. nursing and social workers

Sarah believes that schools too often get in the way of meaningful education. She wants to start her own school where children will have fewer textbooks and rules and more unstructured, firsthand experiences with the world. Which of the following theorists is most relevant to Sarah's beliefs? a. Spencer b. Rousseau c. Montessori d. Comenius

b. rousseau

Pestalozzi believed that teachers needed to develop a. expertise in Greek and Latin. b. secure and loving environments. c. authoritarian instructional approaches. d. special instruction for gifted students.

b. secure and loving environments

Which of the following best reflects the metaphysical position underlying Plato's beliefs about education? a. Because there was no such thing as ultimate truth, the purpose of education was to develop truths that would be most useful in the effective functioning of Greek society. b. The purpose of education was to help students begin to discover the truths that were innately present within each person and, in the process, to find those persons who were most intellectually capable of leading society. c. Platonic schools stressed the ability to work within a vocation that most effectively met the needs of Greek society. d. Like the Sophists, Plato believed that the purpose of education was to give students the knowledge and skills to become successful leaders of society.

b. the purpose of education was to help students begin to discover the truths that were innately present within each person and, in the process, to find those persons who were most intellectually capable of leading society.

How have state governments responded to reforms recommended through HOUSSE and mandated in the No Child Left Behind Act? a. They listened sympathetically but had little response. b. They took actions consistent with the reports. c. They implemented reforms even beyond those recommended in the reports. d. They largely ignored the reports.

b. they took actions consistent with the reports

In recent measures of occupational prestige, teachers rank a. at the fiftieth percentile. b. at the top of the scale alongside physicians. c. at the bottom of the scale. d. above the ninetieth percentile.

d. above the ninetieth percentile

Your friend Susan found her first year of teaching to be very traumatic. She had great difficulty adjusting to the "real world" of school, and she felt overwhelmed by how much she had to learn and to handle. Which of the following might have helped her most in avoiding such negative experiences during her initial year of teaching? a. periodic, one-day, in-service training workshops b. more pedagogy (methods) courses in her teacher preparation program c. a mediated entry program d. a fifth-year preparation program

c. a mediated entry program

Recent polls taken in 2008 indicated that the level of job satisfaction of teachers since 1984 has __________. a. remained steady b. decreased c. increased d. shown no change

c. increased

Matthew is the twelve-year-old son of a successful businessman in colonial New England. Which of the following schools is he most likely to attend? a. dame school b. Franklin Academy c. Latin grammar school d. town school

c. latin grammar school

The _________________ has prepared a certification process that is supported by both the AFT and NEA for a national recognition. a. American Federation of Teachers b. National Association of Educators c. National Board for Professional Teaching Standards d. National Education Association

c. national board for professional teaching standards

the middle school was designed to a. create more opportunities for career education. b. shift large enrollments out of overcrowded junior high schools. c. permit a gradual transition from childhood to adolescence. d. address concerns of parents about personal safety in high school.

c. permit a gradual transition from childhood to adolescence

The educational reform movement of the 1980's and 1990's contributed to __________________. a. reductions of benefits for teachers b. alignment of professional standards c. pressure on districts for increased salaries d. awareness of basic rights

c. pressure on districts for increased salaries

The fact that there is no agreed-upon body of knowledge for teaching is a limitation when professional organizations try to increase teachers' a. autonomy. b. empowerment c. professionalism. d. accountability.

c. professionalism

According to Dewey, schools translate cultural heritage, and people use this heritage to a. compete against others. b. develop the history curriculum. c. solve their problems. d. alter the social sciences.

c. solve their problems

Many cultures counted on _________to transmit their cultural heritage through very gifted leaders. a. dance b. drama c. storytelling d. music

c. storytelling

Jean Piaget's principles of learning are based primarily on a. the child's moral development. b. the child's emotional development c. the child's cognitive development. d. the child's physical development.

c. the child's cognitive development

An important Greek and Roman contribution to Western education was a. the use of inquiry teaching approaches. b. the training provided teachers. c. the focus on the role of education in improving society's political well-being. d. the emphasis on religious education at all levels of schooling.

c. the focus on the role of education in improving society's political well-being

The Greek approach of having the student immersed and participating in society can be described as a. scholasticism. b. enculturation. c. the Socratic method. d. extremely centralized.

c. the socratic method

The phrase teaching out of license means teaching out of a. the state in which one received one's original certification. b. the district in which one received tenure. c. the subject in which one is certified. d. the grade level in which one student-taught

c. the subject in which one is certified

When considering a defined body of knowledge as a characteristic of a profession, which of the following statements accurately describes a criticism of teacher preparation programs? a. There is a healthy mix of content and pedagogy courses. b. Too many academic content courses are required. c. Too many education courses are required. d. Not enough pedagogy courses are require

c. too many education courses are required

You have just finished college and obtained certification in a northeastern state, but you have decided that you would like to teach in the Southeast. What do you most need to know if you want to become employable in a southeastern state? a. whether the college from which you graduated is a five-year or a fifth-year program b. whether your college adhered to CAEP requirements for teacher education c. which reciprocity agreements are currently valid in the state in which you are now certified d. which southeastern states have arrangements for alternative certification

c. which reciprocity agreements are currently valid in the state in which you are now certified

_____________ percent of teachers leave the profession in the first five years. a. 65 b. 15 c. 25 d. 45

d. 45

_______________ do not permit collective bargaining. a. Colleges and universities b. Public schools c. Charter schools d. Private schools

d. private schools

Rousseau broke with many educational philosophers in his belief that a. children should not come under the direct influence of the Church until well into their teen years so that their minds could develop free of religious doctrine. b. parents should be forced to spend a great deal of time directly involved with the education of their own children. c. schools should be public and open to every child. d. adult coercion negatively influences children's development.

d. adult coercion negatively influences children's development

Advanced schools in ancient Egypt were established to prepare a. priests only. b. physicians only. c. government officials only. d. all of the above.

d. all of the above

Because of Jane Addams' work with immigrants in Chicago, teachers now see the importance of ____________. a. economics. b. demographics. c. technical trends. d. all of the above.

d. all of the above

Preparing a good teacher in a "defined body of knowledge" often results in _______________ being a part of the teacher preparation program. a. professional education b. "major" and "minors" in the subject area c. general education courses d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Professional standard boards in each state have the authority to _______________________. a. issue certificates b. revoke certificates c. renew certificates d. all of the above

d. all of the above

The term "highly qualified teacher" implies a teacher must have ____________. a. full state certification and licensure b. a bachelor's degree c. demonstrated competency in each core subject taught d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Which of the following did Martin Luther recognize to be an agent of reform? a. the family b. schools c. the state d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Which of the following statements describes developments that have occurred over the last decade in teacher education and certification? a. There is greater emphasis on methods for teaching students with disabilities and other populations. b. There is greater attention paid to developing teachers' ability to think reflectively. c. There is an increased emphasis on the use of technology in teacher training. d. All of the above.

d. all of the above

technology and electronic media have become a primary focus in_______________ areas a. critical thinking b. social and civic development c. digital and visual literacy d. all of the above

d. all of the above

As a high-school social studies teacher, you believe your students lack enough heroes and role models. You begin collaborating with an English teacher at your school to have students turn aspects of their family histories into epics that highlight the positive characteristics and admirable actions of male and female family members. In having students write, share, and discuss these personal epics, you are following most closely in the educational footsteps of which of the following groups? a. Socratic educators b. Arabic educators c. Sophists d. Ancient Greeks

d. ancient greeks

The child depravity theory held that the corruptive weakness of children could be corrected by a. naturalistic teaching approaches. b. social interaction with peers. c. developmentally appropriate teaching. d. authoritarian teaching techniques.

d. authoritarian teaching techniques

The Cardinal Principles of Secondary Education report was significant for high schools because it represented a shift from a. noncertified to fully certified teachers. b. private to public funding for schools. c. federal control to local control. d. college preparation to a comprehensive orientation.

d. college preparation to a comprehensive orientation

______________________was believed to be the founder of what is now known as "character education." The focus was on emphasizing civility - polite, correct and proper behavior. a. Sappho b. Homer c. Plato d. Confucius

d. confucius

To what degree does a teacher's salary vary among and within the states? a. not at all b. only slightly c. moderately d. considerably

d. considerably

Merit pay is given to a teacher who has a. taught in the district twenty years or more. b. participated in staff development activities. c. caused student achievement scores to rise. d. demonstrated superior performance.

d. demonstrated superior performance

Children learn the group's language and skills and assimilate moral and religious values through ________. a. books b. culture c. myths d. enculturation

d. enculturation

Piaget's highest level of cognitive development is the __________ period, where individuals deal with logical propositions and construct abstract hypotheses. a. concrete operational b. sensorimotor c. preoperational d. formal operational

d. formal operational

The SAT and ACT scores of prospective teachers a. are significantly lower than those of other college-educated adults. b. are higher than those of students majoring in business, psychology, and the health professions. c. increased every year during the 1970s. d. have increased since the early 1980s.

d. have increased since the early 1980s

What has been a major contributor to the rise in the level of "occupational prestige" that teachers are rated? a. abstract skill and education b. need for more "highly qualified teachers" c. language acquisition d. increased levels of education and complex nature

d. increased levels of education and complex nature

Rousseau originally believed that people were "noble savages," ________________________. a. able to adapt to all social situations. b. pure and driven to change. c. restrained, jailed and corrupt in their ideals. d. innocent, free and uncorrupted.

d. innocent, free and uncorrupted

Preplanned materials and learning exercises designed to develop the practical, sensory, and formal skills of children were designed by a. Rousseau. b. Dewey. c. Spencer. d. Montessori.

d. montessori

For Aristotle, thinking and knowing begin with a. rediscovery of latent knowledge. b. grammar, logic, and rhetoric. c. self-examination and self-analysis. d. one's sensation of objects in the environment.

d. one's sensation of objects in the environment

The Sophists broke with traditional Greek beliefs about education in that they a. used education as preparation for military service. b. promoted an education that focused on the needs of the intellectual elite of society. c. focused on education as a search for eternal truths. d. saw education as a means by which groups that were not part of society's elite could become part of the elite.

d. saw education as a means by which groups that were not part of society''s elite could become part of the elite

The methodological approach that involved theological and philosophical scholarship and teaching is called a. logic. b. the Socratic method. c. dialectic. d. scholasticism.

d. scholasticism

The major legacy of the Renaissance to the future development of Western education was a. teaching by the Socratic method. b. its emphasis on the sciences. c. its initiation of vocational education. d. the study of Latin.

d. the study of latin