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EOPA Study Guide – Teaching as a Profession
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Section 1: The Professional Educator
1. What is the primary role of a professional educator?
a) To be a friend to all students
b) To facilitate student learning and development
c) To ensure students pass standardized tests
d) To manage school administration
2. A teacher who engages in ongoing learning, reflects on their practice, and
seeks to improve is demonstrating:
a) Seniority
b) Professional development
c) Tenure
d) Academic freedom
3. Which of the following is a key characteristic of a profession?
a) It requires no specialized training.
b) It is governed by a code of ethics.
c) It has no accountability to the public.
d) It avoids collaboration with colleagues.
4. The purpose of a professional teaching portfolio is to:
a) Replace the need for a resume.
b) Showcase and reflect on professional growth and accomplishments.
c) Store student grades and attendance records.
d) Serve as a personal diary.
5. Which organization created the Code of Ethics for Educators?
a) The U.S. Department of Education
, b) The National Education Association (NEA)
c) The local school board
d) The State Legislature
Section 2: Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
6. A teacher is legally obligated to report suspected cases of:
a) Poor academic performance
b) Child abuse and neglect
c) Parental disagreement with curriculum
d) Student bullying of another student
7. What legal concept requires teachers to provide a standard of care to
protect students from foreseeable injury?
a) In loco parentis
b) Due process
c) Academic freedom
d) Liability insurance
8. Violating a student's confidentiality by publicly discussing their grades or
disability is a breach of:
a) School policy only.
b) The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
c) The First Amendment.
d) The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
9. A teacher using a copyrighted textbook and making copies of entire
chapters for their class is likely violating:
a) Fair Use guidelines.
b) Student privacy laws.
c) The teacher's contract.
d) In loco parentis.
10.The principle of "in loco parentis" means the teacher acts:
a) As the principal's designee.
, b) In place of the parent.
c) As a legal attorney.
d) Under state control only.
11.An IEP is a legal document developed for students who:
a) Are gifted and talented.
b) Require special education services.
c) Are learning English as a second language.
d) Have perfect attendance.
12.What is the primary purpose of the Individuals with Disabilities Education
Act (IDEA)?
a) To provide funding for school sports
b) To ensure a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) for students
with disabilities
c) To create standardized tests for all students
d) To mandate teacher salary increases
13.A teacher searches a student's backpack without reasonable suspicion. This
could be a violation of the student's:
a) First Amendment rights.
b) Fourteenth Amendment rights (due process).
c) Fourth Amendment rights (unreasonable search and seizure).
d) Fifth Amendment rights.
14.An ethical teacher should primarily base their grading on:
a) Student effort and behavior.
b) Pre-established, objective criteria and student performance.
c) How much they like the student.
d) Comparisons to other students in the class.
15.Accepting an expensive gift from a student's parent in return for a better
grade is an example of:
a) A kind gesture.
b) A conflict of interest and unethical behavior.