EDF2720 /EDF 2720 FINAL EXAM 2025 COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS)
/ALREADY GRADED A+
When can teachers be fired for insubordination? - ANSWER When they
deliberately defy school authorities or violate reasonable school rules.
What must a teacher's contract have? - ANSWER A meeting of the minds, valid
consideration, legal subject matter, competent parties, and definite terms.
Who hires teachers? - ANSWER The school board
To have valid consideration, - ANSWER Each party must give up something of
value.
What is meant by definite terms? - 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? - 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? - When can a teacher's contract
be automatically renewed? - ANSWER If the school board fails to provide a timely
notice to the teacher.ANSWER When the school board approves the contract.
What sets the standards for teacher certification? - ANSWER State law
Teacher tenure is governed by - When can teachers be fired for insubordination? -
ANSWER When they deliberately defy school authorities or violate reasonable
school rules.
,What must a teacher's contract have? - ANSWER A meeting of the minds, valid
consideration, legal subject matter, competent parties, and definite terms.
Who hires teachers? - ANSWER The school board
To have valid consideration, - ANSWER Each party must give up something of
value.
What is meant by definite terms? - 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? - 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? - ANSWER When the school
board approves the contract.
When can a teacher's contract be automatically renewed? - ANSWER If the school
board fails to provide a timely notice to the teacher.
What sets the standards for teacher certification? - ANSWER State law
Teacher tenure is governed by - ANSWER State law
Can a teacher be liable for failing to report child abuse? - ANSWER Yes. All states
require that teachers and administrators report suspected child abuse and they
may be liable for failing to report.
Do teachers have legal protection from lawsuits if the abuse and neglect is not
substantiated? - 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? - 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? - 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 - ANSWER All of the above.
What is the doctrine of fair use? - 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? - 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? - 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) -
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)
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS)
/ALREADY GRADED A+
When can teachers be fired for insubordination? - ANSWER When they
deliberately defy school authorities or violate reasonable school rules.
What must a teacher's contract have? - ANSWER A meeting of the minds, valid
consideration, legal subject matter, competent parties, and definite terms.
Who hires teachers? - ANSWER The school board
To have valid consideration, - ANSWER Each party must give up something of
value.
What is meant by definite terms? - 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? - 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? - When can a teacher's contract
be automatically renewed? - ANSWER If the school board fails to provide a timely
notice to the teacher.ANSWER When the school board approves the contract.
What sets the standards for teacher certification? - ANSWER State law
Teacher tenure is governed by - When can teachers be fired for insubordination? -
ANSWER When they deliberately defy school authorities or violate reasonable
school rules.
,What must a teacher's contract have? - ANSWER A meeting of the minds, valid
consideration, legal subject matter, competent parties, and definite terms.
Who hires teachers? - ANSWER The school board
To have valid consideration, - ANSWER Each party must give up something of
value.
What is meant by definite terms? - 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? - 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? - ANSWER When the school
board approves the contract.
When can a teacher's contract be automatically renewed? - ANSWER If the school
board fails to provide a timely notice to the teacher.
What sets the standards for teacher certification? - ANSWER State law
Teacher tenure is governed by - ANSWER State law
Can a teacher be liable for failing to report child abuse? - ANSWER Yes. All states
require that teachers and administrators report suspected child abuse and they
may be liable for failing to report.
Do teachers have legal protection from lawsuits if the abuse and neglect is not
substantiated? - 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? - 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? - 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 - ANSWER All of the above.
What is the doctrine of fair use? - 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? - 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? - 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) -
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)
