EDUC 1301 FINAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Which of the following would most closely represent a progressive's philosophy of
education? - Answer -Human nature is every changing; therefore, people must
continually rediscover and redefine knowledge and its application.
Which two of the four educational philosophies were developed first in the American
education system? - Answer -Essentialist/perennialist
Which two of the four educational philosophies are most teacher centered? - Answer -
Essentialism/perennialist
What effect did the tenth amendment to the U.S. constitution have upon public
education? - Answer -Legal responsibilities for school governance was delegated to the
states.
Which of these bodies make law and is considered the most influential in setting up
educational policy? - Answer -State legislature
The state of Illinois wants to establish a policy regarding its public education in the 21st
century. Illinois wants to create a board-based policy outlining its priorities and
establishing its goals for the states's students. Which agency would issue this policy? -
Answer -The state board of education
Overseeing the administration of teacher licensure requirements, organizing programs
of study, supervising elementary and secondary education program assessment, and
applying school finance laws are all tasks of: - Answer -the chief state school officer
The agency that administers and distributes state and federal funds, certifies or licenses
teachers, and accredits professional training programs is the - Answer -state
department of education
Heidi fluger is interviewing for a teaching position in the Florham Park school system.
According to school management and organization which of the following is the formal
hiring authority? - Answer -Local school board
The typical holder of this position is white, male and college-educated, and has a
managerial or professional job unrelated to the position. The positon is: - Answer -local
school board member
Which of the following people is most representative of the typical school board
member? - Answer -John Baster, a white, 51 year old who has an M.B.A. and is an
executive at a computer software company.
, Brian Bamberger spends part of his work time interviewing and promoting personnel.
He ensures that there are adequate funds to run school facilities through his planning
and administration of the budget, and he also is responsible for administering curriculum
and instruction. What is Brain's occupation? - Answer -District superintendent
Susan Breiner has just completed interviewing two prospective faculty members, has
sent in a large teaching supply order, has proofread the new school discipline policy
written by a team of teachers, and has reviewed the school budget for the next
academic year. Based upon those activities, what is Susan? - Answer -School principal
During recent presidential elections, 100s of thousands educators have been mobilized
to support a particular party platform and the candidate endorsed by that party. Which
organization has been instructmental in influencing the educators to support a particular
candidate? - Answer -National Education Association
Mary Ellen Dupree, a teacher at Belleville High School, volunteers at the drama coach.
The school musical selected this year, Little Shop of Horrors, has generated widespread
student involvement; however, because of the tight school budget, Mary Ellen has not
been able to get the necessary costumes or props for the show. Which of the following
would be the most likely and able candidate to provide her with what she needs for the
school play? - Answer -Parent-teacher organization
Which of the following most typically describes the relationship between a
superintendent of schools and the local school board? - Answer -While the
superintendent is the employee of the board, he or she also serves as the professionally
trained consultant.
Bill Hickey is an employee of the Middleburg school district, and John Morgan is
associated with that district as well. At meeting, Bill frequently has to push to get new
school programs approved or to hire particular personnel, whereas John frequently
derails bill's proposals, looking to cut costs or to recommened his own candidate for
employment. Which of the following most likely describes their positions? - Answer -Bill
is the superintendent of schools, and John is the chair of the school board.
Which of the following most aptly characterizes the historical stance that business had
has toward public education? - Answer -Business was and still is interested in
educational efficiency, standardization and productivity.
Corporations have been increasingly involved in local school programs. Which of the
following best characterizes the reason for this development? - Answer -A corporation
needs workers who are competent in basic skills program.
School principals serve as instructional leasers in many ways. Which of the following is
not an example of an instructional leadership role. - Answer -managing the school
budget.
Which of the following would most closely represent a progressive's philosophy of
education? - Answer -Human nature is every changing; therefore, people must
continually rediscover and redefine knowledge and its application.
Which two of the four educational philosophies were developed first in the American
education system? - Answer -Essentialist/perennialist
Which two of the four educational philosophies are most teacher centered? - Answer -
Essentialism/perennialist
What effect did the tenth amendment to the U.S. constitution have upon public
education? - Answer -Legal responsibilities for school governance was delegated to the
states.
Which of these bodies make law and is considered the most influential in setting up
educational policy? - Answer -State legislature
The state of Illinois wants to establish a policy regarding its public education in the 21st
century. Illinois wants to create a board-based policy outlining its priorities and
establishing its goals for the states's students. Which agency would issue this policy? -
Answer -The state board of education
Overseeing the administration of teacher licensure requirements, organizing programs
of study, supervising elementary and secondary education program assessment, and
applying school finance laws are all tasks of: - Answer -the chief state school officer
The agency that administers and distributes state and federal funds, certifies or licenses
teachers, and accredits professional training programs is the - Answer -state
department of education
Heidi fluger is interviewing for a teaching position in the Florham Park school system.
According to school management and organization which of the following is the formal
hiring authority? - Answer -Local school board
The typical holder of this position is white, male and college-educated, and has a
managerial or professional job unrelated to the position. The positon is: - Answer -local
school board member
Which of the following people is most representative of the typical school board
member? - Answer -John Baster, a white, 51 year old who has an M.B.A. and is an
executive at a computer software company.
, Brian Bamberger spends part of his work time interviewing and promoting personnel.
He ensures that there are adequate funds to run school facilities through his planning
and administration of the budget, and he also is responsible for administering curriculum
and instruction. What is Brain's occupation? - Answer -District superintendent
Susan Breiner has just completed interviewing two prospective faculty members, has
sent in a large teaching supply order, has proofread the new school discipline policy
written by a team of teachers, and has reviewed the school budget for the next
academic year. Based upon those activities, what is Susan? - Answer -School principal
During recent presidential elections, 100s of thousands educators have been mobilized
to support a particular party platform and the candidate endorsed by that party. Which
organization has been instructmental in influencing the educators to support a particular
candidate? - Answer -National Education Association
Mary Ellen Dupree, a teacher at Belleville High School, volunteers at the drama coach.
The school musical selected this year, Little Shop of Horrors, has generated widespread
student involvement; however, because of the tight school budget, Mary Ellen has not
been able to get the necessary costumes or props for the show. Which of the following
would be the most likely and able candidate to provide her with what she needs for the
school play? - Answer -Parent-teacher organization
Which of the following most typically describes the relationship between a
superintendent of schools and the local school board? - Answer -While the
superintendent is the employee of the board, he or she also serves as the professionally
trained consultant.
Bill Hickey is an employee of the Middleburg school district, and John Morgan is
associated with that district as well. At meeting, Bill frequently has to push to get new
school programs approved or to hire particular personnel, whereas John frequently
derails bill's proposals, looking to cut costs or to recommened his own candidate for
employment. Which of the following most likely describes their positions? - Answer -Bill
is the superintendent of schools, and John is the chair of the school board.
Which of the following most aptly characterizes the historical stance that business had
has toward public education? - Answer -Business was and still is interested in
educational efficiency, standardization and productivity.
Corporations have been increasingly involved in local school programs. Which of the
following best characterizes the reason for this development? - Answer -A corporation
needs workers who are competent in basic skills program.
School principals serve as instructional leasers in many ways. Which of the following is
not an example of an instructional leadership role. - Answer -managing the school
budget.
