EDF2720 FINAL EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS(DETAILED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ 100%
GUARANTEED TO PASS CONCEPTS!!!
What sets the standards for teacher certification? - CORRECT ANSWER-State
law
Teacher tenure is governed by - CORRECT ANSWER-State law
Can a teacher be liable for failing to report child abuse? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Yes. All states require that teachers and administrators report suspected child
abuse and they may be liable for failing to report.
When can teachers be fired for insubordination? - CORRECT ANSWER-When
they deliberately defy school authorities or violate reasonable school rules.
What must a teacher's contract have? - CORRECT ANSWER-A meeting of the
minds, valid consideration, legal subject matter, competent parties, and definite
terms.
Who hires teachers? - CORRECT ANSWER-The school board
,What is meant by definite terms? - CORRECT ANSWER-It means that the
contract must be clear enough so that each party knows what is required by it.
What does legal subject matter mean? - CORRECT ANSWER-It means that the
contract cannot require the parties to commit a crime or act against public policy.
When does the contract become legally binding? - CORRECT ANSWER-When
the school board approves the contract.
When can a teacher's contract be automatically renewed? - CORRECT ANSWER-
If the school board fails to provide a timely notice to the teacher.
To have valid consideration, - CORRECT ANSWER-Each party must give up
something of value.
Do teachers have legal protection from lawsuits if the abuse and neglect is not
substantiated? - CORRECT ANSWER-Most states provide legal protection from
suits if the report was filed in good faith.
Can a teacher be disciplined for failing to report suspected child abuse? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Yes. Teachers may be disciplined for failing to report
suspected child abuse, which can result in a fine or even imprisonment.
Must teachers be certain before reporting abuse or neglect? - CORRECT
ANSWER-No. Teachers need to have a reason to believe or a reasonable cause to
believe or suspect that a child was subjected to abuse or neglect.
,Which of the following could be copyrighted - CORRECT ANSWER-All of the
above.
What is the doctrine of fair use? - CORRECT ANSWER-It allows copyrighted work
to be used in a reasonable manner without the owner's consent.
Why is the Pickering v. Board of Education decision significant? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Because it was the first time the U.S. Supreme Court balanced the
interests of the teacher in speaking about a matter of public concern and the
interests of an employer in promoting efficiency in the school.
True or False? Explain. UCF will issue your teaching license automatically upon
graduation. Where did you find your answers? (provide a source) How did you
find your answers? - CORRECT ANSWER-UCF's official website refers to
information about their different education programs. The site states that,
"Graduates of this Florida state-approved teacher preparation program will
qualify for a Professional Florida Educator's Certificate." So it seems that people
who graduate in education will qualify immediately for their license but may not
obtain it immediately.
What is reciprocity? Where did you find your answer? (provide a source) -
CORRECT ANSWER-"...states that have teaching certification reciprocity
agreements usually allow educators moving from one state to another additional
time to fulfill the new state's requirements while teaching on a temporary or
provisional license."
, Can fingerprinting be required for employment as a teacher? (provide a source)
In Florida? (provide a source)
Does a felony offense disqualify from one for teacher employment.? (provide a
source) If so, what kind of offense would be disqualifying? (provide a source) -
CORRECT ANSWER-"Each person who seeks certification in Florida must be
fingerprinted and screened in accordance with Florida Statutes and must not have
been convicted of a disqualifying offense (Links to an external site.)Links to an
external site.. A person may not receive a certificate until the person's
background screening is completed and the results submitted to Educator
Certification." Yes fingerprinting can be required, and it is in Florida.
http://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/steps-to-certification/step-4-
submitting-fingerprints-for-cer.stml
Why is the Garcetti v. Ceballos decision significant? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Because it held that teachers do not have First Amendment rights if the speech
was made pursuant to their official job duties.
When are teachers' statements considered a matter of public concern? -
CORRECT ANSWER-d. When the statements relate to any matter of political,
social, or other concern to the community.
The Question below refers to "MySpace." While this communication platform no
longer exists, it was an important piece to the court case in question. - CORRECT
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS(DETAILED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ 100%
GUARANTEED TO PASS CONCEPTS!!!
What sets the standards for teacher certification? - CORRECT ANSWER-State
law
Teacher tenure is governed by - CORRECT ANSWER-State law
Can a teacher be liable for failing to report child abuse? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Yes. All states require that teachers and administrators report suspected child
abuse and they may be liable for failing to report.
When can teachers be fired for insubordination? - CORRECT ANSWER-When
they deliberately defy school authorities or violate reasonable school rules.
What must a teacher's contract have? - CORRECT ANSWER-A meeting of the
minds, valid consideration, legal subject matter, competent parties, and definite
terms.
Who hires teachers? - CORRECT ANSWER-The school board
,What is meant by definite terms? - CORRECT ANSWER-It means that the
contract must be clear enough so that each party knows what is required by it.
What does legal subject matter mean? - CORRECT ANSWER-It means that the
contract cannot require the parties to commit a crime or act against public policy.
When does the contract become legally binding? - CORRECT ANSWER-When
the school board approves the contract.
When can a teacher's contract be automatically renewed? - CORRECT ANSWER-
If the school board fails to provide a timely notice to the teacher.
To have valid consideration, - CORRECT ANSWER-Each party must give up
something of value.
Do teachers have legal protection from lawsuits if the abuse and neglect is not
substantiated? - CORRECT ANSWER-Most states provide legal protection from
suits if the report was filed in good faith.
Can a teacher be disciplined for failing to report suspected child abuse? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Yes. Teachers may be disciplined for failing to report
suspected child abuse, which can result in a fine or even imprisonment.
Must teachers be certain before reporting abuse or neglect? - CORRECT
ANSWER-No. Teachers need to have a reason to believe or a reasonable cause to
believe or suspect that a child was subjected to abuse or neglect.
,Which of the following could be copyrighted - CORRECT ANSWER-All of the
above.
What is the doctrine of fair use? - CORRECT ANSWER-It allows copyrighted work
to be used in a reasonable manner without the owner's consent.
Why is the Pickering v. Board of Education decision significant? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Because it was the first time the U.S. Supreme Court balanced the
interests of the teacher in speaking about a matter of public concern and the
interests of an employer in promoting efficiency in the school.
True or False? Explain. UCF will issue your teaching license automatically upon
graduation. Where did you find your answers? (provide a source) How did you
find your answers? - CORRECT ANSWER-UCF's official website refers to
information about their different education programs. The site states that,
"Graduates of this Florida state-approved teacher preparation program will
qualify for a Professional Florida Educator's Certificate." So it seems that people
who graduate in education will qualify immediately for their license but may not
obtain it immediately.
What is reciprocity? Where did you find your answer? (provide a source) -
CORRECT ANSWER-"...states that have teaching certification reciprocity
agreements usually allow educators moving from one state to another additional
time to fulfill the new state's requirements while teaching on a temporary or
provisional license."
, Can fingerprinting be required for employment as a teacher? (provide a source)
In Florida? (provide a source)
Does a felony offense disqualify from one for teacher employment.? (provide a
source) If so, what kind of offense would be disqualifying? (provide a source) -
CORRECT ANSWER-"Each person who seeks certification in Florida must be
fingerprinted and screened in accordance with Florida Statutes and must not have
been convicted of a disqualifying offense (Links to an external site.)Links to an
external site.. A person may not receive a certificate until the person's
background screening is completed and the results submitted to Educator
Certification." Yes fingerprinting can be required, and it is in Florida.
http://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/steps-to-certification/step-4-
submitting-fingerprints-for-cer.stml
Why is the Garcetti v. Ceballos decision significant? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Because it held that teachers do not have First Amendment rights if the speech
was made pursuant to their official job duties.
When are teachers' statements considered a matter of public concern? -
CORRECT ANSWER-d. When the statements relate to any matter of political,
social, or other concern to the community.
The Question below refers to "MySpace." While this communication platform no
longer exists, it was an important piece to the court case in question. - CORRECT
