EDUC 1301 Exam# Chap 12
Studies about teacher performance in the 1990s - Answer reversed the findings of the
Coleman study of the 1960s.
Competent teachers are characterized as those teachers who - Answer demonstrate subject
mastery, understand pedagogy, and understand student development.
What is the goal of induction programs? - Answer to promote a positive transition into the
classroom
One of the major challenges of induction is that - Answer inductees often do not have a
quality experience in these programs
Through professional development programs, teachers may do all of the following EXCEPT -
Answer earn board certification
During her first year as a teacher, Diane was visited on several occasions by colleagues and
administrators who observed her teaching. Following each observation, she met with those who
observed her so that they could help her identify her strengths and areas for improvement.
These observers were engaged in - Answer diagnostic reviews.
The observation instruments in the Cincinnati, Ohio, school district were successful because
they - Answer were developed by both teachers and administrators and focused on effective
learning goals.
Research has found that teacher professional development - Answer is often too short and
sporadic to be effective
Which is NOT a characteristic of the best teacher professional development programs? - Answer
Teacher professional development programs should align to the interests of the school and
district administration. After all, they know teacher development needs best.
A criticism of the career ladder approach to teacher recognition is that - Answer it lacks clear
standards and appropriate evaluation tools
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) has shifted its image since the 1970s to - Answer
take on a leadership role in education reform
Studies about teacher performance in the 1990s - Answer reversed the findings of the
Coleman study of the 1960s.
Competent teachers are characterized as those teachers who - Answer demonstrate subject
mastery, understand pedagogy, and understand student development.
What is the goal of induction programs? - Answer to promote a positive transition into the
classroom
One of the major challenges of induction is that - Answer inductees often do not have a
quality experience in these programs
Through professional development programs, teachers may do all of the following EXCEPT -
Answer earn board certification
During her first year as a teacher, Diane was visited on several occasions by colleagues and
administrators who observed her teaching. Following each observation, she met with those who
observed her so that they could help her identify her strengths and areas for improvement.
These observers were engaged in - Answer diagnostic reviews.
The observation instruments in the Cincinnati, Ohio, school district were successful because
they - Answer were developed by both teachers and administrators and focused on effective
learning goals.
Research has found that teacher professional development - Answer is often too short and
sporadic to be effective
Which is NOT a characteristic of the best teacher professional development programs? - Answer
Teacher professional development programs should align to the interests of the school and
district administration. After all, they know teacher development needs best.
A criticism of the career ladder approach to teacher recognition is that - Answer it lacks clear
standards and appropriate evaluation tools
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) has shifted its image since the 1970s to - Answer
take on a leadership role in education reform
