TAFE: ELF Test Study Guide with
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Professional organizations _____.
A. can keep teachers updated in their field
B. are expensive and rarely worth the expense
C. sometimes offer student memberships
D. A and C only. ✔️✔️D
Which of the following is NOT a quality of an effective teacher?
A. courtesy
B. dishonesty
C. tolerance
D. commitment ✔️✔️B
Children in elementary school are typically what age?
A. 5 to 11
B. 4 to 10
C. 5 to 10
D. 4 to 11 ✔️✔️A
Children in high school are typically what age?
A. 13 to 18
,B. 15 to 19
C. 14 to 18
D. 13 to 19 ✔️✔️C
You would go to what type of school to receive an Associates degree?
A. Community College
B. University or 4 year college
C. both a and b
D. none of the above ✔️✔️A
Which of the following is the definition for abstract thinking?
A. thinking about ideas and concepts apart from their concrete existence
B. thinking about actual experiences
C. scripted stories to act out feelings and thoughts
D. learning activities putting you into real life situations ✔️✔️A
Which of the following is the definition for concrete thinking?
A. thinking about ideas and concepts apart from their concrete existence
B. thinking about actual experiences
C. scripted stories to act out feelings and thoughts
D. learning activities putting you into real life situations ✔️✔️B
Which of the following is NOT a skill or characteristics needed for success in a teaching career?
,A. time management
B. ethical standards
C. gossiping
D. in-service training ✔️✔️C
A philosophy of teaching is ______.
A. a personal statement about your thoughts, views and values as they relate to teaching
B. a vague statement about what you plan to do when you become a teacher
C. a personal statement about what you plan to do when you become a teacher
D. a vague statement about thoughts, views and values of teachers ✔️✔️A
Portfolios can be used to ______.
A. Record and highlight your experiences
B. Showcase your school work
C. Reflect professionalism
D. A and B
E. A and C ✔️✔️E
Ethics are ______.
A. A system of moral principals
B. Societal norms
C. Based on family values
D. Not important ✔️✔️A
, Professional ethical standards _______.
A. Often keep teachers from developing a good rapport with students
B. Are of little concern to veteran educators
C. Include how a teacher acts and dresses
D. Are clearly defined for all situations ✔️✔️C
Which of the following is NOT a professional quality?
A. Responsible
B. Gossip Monger
C. Team player
D. Student Centered ✔️✔️B
Professional development involves ______.
A. Attending conferences
B. Pursuing an advanced degree
C. Having an understanding of their subject matter.
D. A and C
E. A and B ✔️✔️E
Which of the following behaviorists is known for identifying the basic principles of operant
conditioning?
A. Vygotsky
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Professional organizations _____.
A. can keep teachers updated in their field
B. are expensive and rarely worth the expense
C. sometimes offer student memberships
D. A and C only. ✔️✔️D
Which of the following is NOT a quality of an effective teacher?
A. courtesy
B. dishonesty
C. tolerance
D. commitment ✔️✔️B
Children in elementary school are typically what age?
A. 5 to 11
B. 4 to 10
C. 5 to 10
D. 4 to 11 ✔️✔️A
Children in high school are typically what age?
A. 13 to 18
,B. 15 to 19
C. 14 to 18
D. 13 to 19 ✔️✔️C
You would go to what type of school to receive an Associates degree?
A. Community College
B. University or 4 year college
C. both a and b
D. none of the above ✔️✔️A
Which of the following is the definition for abstract thinking?
A. thinking about ideas and concepts apart from their concrete existence
B. thinking about actual experiences
C. scripted stories to act out feelings and thoughts
D. learning activities putting you into real life situations ✔️✔️A
Which of the following is the definition for concrete thinking?
A. thinking about ideas and concepts apart from their concrete existence
B. thinking about actual experiences
C. scripted stories to act out feelings and thoughts
D. learning activities putting you into real life situations ✔️✔️B
Which of the following is NOT a skill or characteristics needed for success in a teaching career?
,A. time management
B. ethical standards
C. gossiping
D. in-service training ✔️✔️C
A philosophy of teaching is ______.
A. a personal statement about your thoughts, views and values as they relate to teaching
B. a vague statement about what you plan to do when you become a teacher
C. a personal statement about what you plan to do when you become a teacher
D. a vague statement about thoughts, views and values of teachers ✔️✔️A
Portfolios can be used to ______.
A. Record and highlight your experiences
B. Showcase your school work
C. Reflect professionalism
D. A and B
E. A and C ✔️✔️E
Ethics are ______.
A. A system of moral principals
B. Societal norms
C. Based on family values
D. Not important ✔️✔️A
, Professional ethical standards _______.
A. Often keep teachers from developing a good rapport with students
B. Are of little concern to veteran educators
C. Include how a teacher acts and dresses
D. Are clearly defined for all situations ✔️✔️C
Which of the following is NOT a professional quality?
A. Responsible
B. Gossip Monger
C. Team player
D. Student Centered ✔️✔️B
Professional development involves ______.
A. Attending conferences
B. Pursuing an advanced degree
C. Having an understanding of their subject matter.
D. A and C
E. A and B ✔️✔️E
Which of the following behaviorists is known for identifying the basic principles of operant
conditioning?
A. Vygotsky
