EDU 101 Chapter 8 Test Questions
and Answers
When teachers band together, they become a powerhouse to deal with. This NEA core
value refers to: - Answer- Collective action
Why does the NEA lobby members of Congress? - Answer- To impact laws designed to
strengthen the educational system.
Why does the NEA provide advocacy of educational professionals? - Answer- To help
ensure good working conditions for its members.
Teachers in the early 20th century had many reasons to form a union. Comparing their
issues with today, which statement most accurately reflects one positive outcome of
unionization? - Answer- Teaching contracts no longer dictate a person's private life
outside of the classroom.
Analyze the statements below and indicate which one MOST accurately reflects the
American Federation of Teachers' membership. - Answer- A teacher joining the local
union will automatically become a member at the state and national levels.
James made a list of components of the American Federation of Teachers' mission. He
made an error. Review James' list and indicate which one he should remove because it
is wrong. - Answer- Replacing state organizations in favor of a national one
The American Federation of Teachers is dedicated to supporting: - Answer- Democracy,
human rights, and freedom
Evaluate the statements below and choose the one that MOST aligns with the
foundational reason the American Federation of Teachers was formed. - Answer-
Teachers standing together as a group are more likely to bring about positive changes
in education than teachers trying to do it on their own.
Which of the following is NOT a benefit to joining a field-specific organization? - Answer-
Improved chances of a promotion
Field-specific organizations are also called _____. - Answer- subject-specific
organizations
and Answers
When teachers band together, they become a powerhouse to deal with. This NEA core
value refers to: - Answer- Collective action
Why does the NEA lobby members of Congress? - Answer- To impact laws designed to
strengthen the educational system.
Why does the NEA provide advocacy of educational professionals? - Answer- To help
ensure good working conditions for its members.
Teachers in the early 20th century had many reasons to form a union. Comparing their
issues with today, which statement most accurately reflects one positive outcome of
unionization? - Answer- Teaching contracts no longer dictate a person's private life
outside of the classroom.
Analyze the statements below and indicate which one MOST accurately reflects the
American Federation of Teachers' membership. - Answer- A teacher joining the local
union will automatically become a member at the state and national levels.
James made a list of components of the American Federation of Teachers' mission. He
made an error. Review James' list and indicate which one he should remove because it
is wrong. - Answer- Replacing state organizations in favor of a national one
The American Federation of Teachers is dedicated to supporting: - Answer- Democracy,
human rights, and freedom
Evaluate the statements below and choose the one that MOST aligns with the
foundational reason the American Federation of Teachers was formed. - Answer-
Teachers standing together as a group are more likely to bring about positive changes
in education than teachers trying to do it on their own.
Which of the following is NOT a benefit to joining a field-specific organization? - Answer-
Improved chances of a promotion
Field-specific organizations are also called _____. - Answer- subject-specific
organizations
