Teaching is the largest profession in the United States with Kindergarten, elementary school, middle
school, and secondary school teachers (not including special education teachers) totaling about _______
teachers. - Answers 3.5 million
Elementary school teachers usually teach one class, of about 25, from _____, - Answers kindergarten
through sixth grade
The majority of middle school teachers _______. - Answers specialize in a specific subject and teach it
several times a day
Most high school teachers _______. - Answers teach four or five courses within a single content area
_______ schools are independent public schools, often founded by teachers that are given permission to
operate by a school district or by state or national governments; they are accountable for meeting
predetermined outcomes. - Answers Charter
_______ schools are designed to meet the needs of students at risk of failure and dropping out. -
Answers Alternative
_______ schools offer a curriculum that focuses on a specific area such as the performing arts,
mathematics, science, international studies, or technology; they often draw students from a larger
attendance area than regular schools and promote voluntary desegregation. - Answers Magnet
_______ teachers train students to work in fields such as healthcare, business, auto repair,
communications, and technology. - Answers Vocational education
_______ teachers work with children and youth who have a variety of disabilities including learning
disabilities, autism, and brain injuries. - Answers Special education
_______ is the joint product of wisdom about teaching, learning, students, and content. - Answers
Pedagogical content knowledge
Compared to other professions, the professional component of the teacher education program in many
states is _______. - Answers short