Of the intrinsic motivations cited in this chapter, which two do you think most closely match
your current motivations to teach? Explain correct answers 1. Rewarding good work/behavior
will make students work harder.
2. Stimulation and support from other teachers because I think its helpful having people to relate
to in the workplace.
Of the extrinsic motivations cited in this chapter, which two do you think most closely match
your current motivations to teach? Explain correct answers 1. Work schedule, you have a set
schedule and you have the ability to spend quality time at home with your family, especially in
the summers.
2. Rewarding or punishing helps students understand right from wrong.
Define curriculum correct answers What older generations believe to be the most important
concepts for students to learn in schools in order to become productive members of society.
How does curriculum function as a "social bet"? correct answers Because the people making the
curriculum are basing it off of what they think students will need to know in the future, however,
there is no guarantee that what they think students will need to know is what they actually need
to know.
What are the three characteristics of schooling that differ from education? correct answers 1.
Formal, curriculum
2. Focus on the young
3. Stops and starts
Explain the 4 basic purposes of school correct answers 1. Intellectual (develop), the purpose of
education is to teach reality, realism to the young and to teach rationally.
2. Social: behaviors, values, languages, that help students' knowledge.
3. Political and civic: training, teaching basis.
4. Economic
List the 8 characteristics of effective schools correct answers 1. Teachers have high "can do"
expectations.
2. Teachers communicate and are good colleagues.
3. Teachers are task-oriented.
4. High academic engage time.
5. Teachers effectively manage student behavior.
6. Principal provides instructional leadership.
7. Parents are involved.
8. Calm, safe, orderly, pleasant environment.
What 4 things determine your philosophy of education? correct answers 1. Epistemology: seeks
truth knowing; what is truth?
2.