EDUC 1301 FINAL TEST
PREPARATION QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Most public school teachers salaries are still based on level of education and - Answer-
years of teaching experience
One of the common errors in searching for a teaching position is - Answer-a passive
attitude and lack of follow-through
Ryan and Cooper suggest that an effective way of preparing for a job interview is to -
Answer-role-play the interview with a friend to practice your skill in answering questions.
All of the following may be components of traditional teacher licensure except - Answer-
demonstration of competence through student test scores
According to the text, alternative licensure programs vary widely from state to state and
are designed to meet the various conditions under which traditional teacher education
will not or cannot suffice. Which of the following is the least likely to be rationale for a
state's alternative teaching route? - Answer-The need for teaching licenses by adults
making a career change
Alternate teaching licensure programs indicate a belief by some legislators that -
Answer-subject-matter knowledge is sufficient to teach
Mark is a sophomore in college and has decided to become a biology teacher. What
could he do now to enhance his marketability for a teaching position in 2 years? -
Answer-Take additional chemistry courses so that he can become licensed in both
biology and chemistry
Experienced teachers who want to change occupations will find that their skills transfer
well into such settings as - Answer-all of these
Consuela is a senior in college and is interested in a career in school administration.
What should she be advised to do in order to achieve her goal? - Answer-pursue a
teaching career for a couple of years and then move into administration
which of the following accurately describes the characteristics of many teachers who
seek alternative licensure? - Answer-lower academic qualifications, older, more likely to
teach in the inner city
, many non-teaching jobs in education such as staff developer, curriculum coordinator, or
guidance counselor, usually require - Answer-teaching experience and an advanced
degree
Portfolios are being used more often to inform potential employers of a candidates skills
and preparation. Some candidates are using electronic portfolios Which of the following
is not an advantage of an electronic portfolio? - Answer-it's permanent
during Patty miller's first week of teaching, she finds it odd to walk past the cafeteria and
into the faculty lunchroom.
even more peculiar is having students call her "Mrs. Miller". What is Patty likely
experiencing? - Answer-Culture shock
In one day, principal Toni Rodano explained that statewide curricular changes to a
group of teachers, fielded an angry phone call from a parent about a teacher, and
publicly recognized two teachers for their outstanding work directing the school play.
Which of the following best describes her roles on this particular day? - Answer-initiator,
buffer, reward dispenser
Mr. gulick usually represents the school to the local press. he also orders institutional
supplies for the school, facilitates student-teacher disagreements, observes and
evaluates teachers, and meets directly with parents at times. Based upon this
description, what is Mr. guick? - Answer-principal
In what way does the principal act as a liaison between the larger school organization
and the faculty? He or she - Answer-guides teachers toward achieving district-wide
goals
Because of the complexity of the principal's role, a teacher may lack the principal's
support in certain instances. which of the following describes the most likely instance in
which a teacher would lack administrative support? - Answer-the teacher does not want
to complete the routine paperwork demanded by the office because it takes time away
from instruction
Seeing that Marc was having a difficulty making classroom transitions between activities
, Clarie, his supervisor, provided him with several practical suggestions. This is an
example of which way that a supervisor might help a new teacher? - Answer-observing
and providing constructive feedback
Which of the following are typical ways a supervisor can help a beginning teacher? -
Answer-all of the above
According to the text, what is the most useful attitude for beginning teachers to have
toward their colleagues? - Answer-Be cautiously optimistic. Although poor teacher exist,
dedicated teachers abound.
PREPARATION QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Most public school teachers salaries are still based on level of education and - Answer-
years of teaching experience
One of the common errors in searching for a teaching position is - Answer-a passive
attitude and lack of follow-through
Ryan and Cooper suggest that an effective way of preparing for a job interview is to -
Answer-role-play the interview with a friend to practice your skill in answering questions.
All of the following may be components of traditional teacher licensure except - Answer-
demonstration of competence through student test scores
According to the text, alternative licensure programs vary widely from state to state and
are designed to meet the various conditions under which traditional teacher education
will not or cannot suffice. Which of the following is the least likely to be rationale for a
state's alternative teaching route? - Answer-The need for teaching licenses by adults
making a career change
Alternate teaching licensure programs indicate a belief by some legislators that -
Answer-subject-matter knowledge is sufficient to teach
Mark is a sophomore in college and has decided to become a biology teacher. What
could he do now to enhance his marketability for a teaching position in 2 years? -
Answer-Take additional chemistry courses so that he can become licensed in both
biology and chemistry
Experienced teachers who want to change occupations will find that their skills transfer
well into such settings as - Answer-all of these
Consuela is a senior in college and is interested in a career in school administration.
What should she be advised to do in order to achieve her goal? - Answer-pursue a
teaching career for a couple of years and then move into administration
which of the following accurately describes the characteristics of many teachers who
seek alternative licensure? - Answer-lower academic qualifications, older, more likely to
teach in the inner city
, many non-teaching jobs in education such as staff developer, curriculum coordinator, or
guidance counselor, usually require - Answer-teaching experience and an advanced
degree
Portfolios are being used more often to inform potential employers of a candidates skills
and preparation. Some candidates are using electronic portfolios Which of the following
is not an advantage of an electronic portfolio? - Answer-it's permanent
during Patty miller's first week of teaching, she finds it odd to walk past the cafeteria and
into the faculty lunchroom.
even more peculiar is having students call her "Mrs. Miller". What is Patty likely
experiencing? - Answer-Culture shock
In one day, principal Toni Rodano explained that statewide curricular changes to a
group of teachers, fielded an angry phone call from a parent about a teacher, and
publicly recognized two teachers for their outstanding work directing the school play.
Which of the following best describes her roles on this particular day? - Answer-initiator,
buffer, reward dispenser
Mr. gulick usually represents the school to the local press. he also orders institutional
supplies for the school, facilitates student-teacher disagreements, observes and
evaluates teachers, and meets directly with parents at times. Based upon this
description, what is Mr. guick? - Answer-principal
In what way does the principal act as a liaison between the larger school organization
and the faculty? He or she - Answer-guides teachers toward achieving district-wide
goals
Because of the complexity of the principal's role, a teacher may lack the principal's
support in certain instances. which of the following describes the most likely instance in
which a teacher would lack administrative support? - Answer-the teacher does not want
to complete the routine paperwork demanded by the office because it takes time away
from instruction
Seeing that Marc was having a difficulty making classroom transitions between activities
, Clarie, his supervisor, provided him with several practical suggestions. This is an
example of which way that a supervisor might help a new teacher? - Answer-observing
and providing constructive feedback
Which of the following are typical ways a supervisor can help a beginning teacher? -
Answer-all of the above
According to the text, what is the most useful attitude for beginning teachers to have
toward their colleagues? - Answer-Be cautiously optimistic. Although poor teacher exist,
dedicated teachers abound.
