why do teachers say is their prime motivation for selexting teaching as a career? correct answers desire to
work with young people
The most important factor to consider when deciding on teaching as a career is: correct answers one's own
inclinations and talents
Why would a prospective teacher be most interested in other teachers' reasons for choosing a career in
teaching? correct answers Knowing others' reasons helps clarify one's own motivations
Carol is considering a career as an elementary school teacher. Which action will best help Carol in
making her decision to teach? correct answers Reflecting on her own career aspirations
Which characteristics are intrinsic rewards of a career in teaching? correct answers *Psychic satisfaction
*Spiritual satisfaction
Which characteristics are extrinsic rewards of a career in teaching? correct answers *Merit pay for high
test scores
*Work Schedule
*Monetary Compensation
Which experiences are considered real encounters that can expand one's knowledge of teaching? correct
answers *Shadowing teachers
*Student teaching
*Observing students
Which occurrences are considered vicarious experiences that can expand one's knowledge of teaching?
correct answers *Watching a TeacherTube video
*Reading Freedom Writers
*Watching GLEE
, John viewed the movie Bad Teacher, which negatively portrays teachers as villains. John's perception of
teachers has been influenced by a: correct answers vicarious experience
What does the case study of fifth-grade science teacher Julia Tucker illustrate? correct answers Studwnts
need to be engaged to understand the subject matter
In the case study of Fred Harvey, what was his primary motivation to teach the Curriculum II history
class? correct answers To help his students become good citizens and contribute to society
From which source do the most trustworthy perspectives about teachers originate? correct answers
Educators, administrators, and students.
Why do most teachers select teaching as a career? correct answers *To find meaning in helping others
learn
*To hold a secure job
*To make a contribution to society
*To gain a sense of fulfillment
What are teachers' primary sources of satisfaction? correct answers *Establishing a nurturing, cooperative
environment so students are safe
*Unraveling complicated problems for students
*Seeing students work and learn independently
Ms. Smith is a second-grade teacher, and her student teacher asks her to explain her reasons for becoming
a teacher. She explains that, like many teachers, she was drawn to teaching: correct answers *To help
others achieve their potential
*To share her passion for an academic subject
*To benefit society
*As a religious or spiritual vocation
Why should future teachers be aware of how the concept of school is defined? correct answers It affects
how teachers be aware of how the concept of school is defined?