EDU 201 Test 2 Questions and Correct Answers
Motive for Becoming a Teacher
oExtrinsic rewards- public, external attractions of an occupation
•(Salaries, status, power, and work schedule)
oIntrinsic rewards- internal psychic or spiritual satisfaction one receives from one's work
•(Students, performance of a significant social service, stimulation and support from fellow
teachers, the work of teaching)
The General Attitude of the Public Towards Teachers
The public overwhelmingly acknowledges, trusts, and supports the nation's teachers.
• Education-
process by which humans develop their minds, their skills, and their character, a lifelong process
marked by continual development and change
• Schooling-
formal instruction typically conducted in an institution, adhering to standardized practices
(curriculum)
Four Basic Purposes of a School
1) Intellectual
•College Prep courses, "The Great Books," IB (International Baccalaureate) Curriculum
2) Political and Civic
•SGA organizations, Society Prep (being a contributing member of society), Rational Thinking,
Governing themselves, Mock Elections, Voting Prep, Debates
, 3) Economic
•Job Prep, Vocational Schools, Budget Organization, help students climb an economic ladder by
obtaining skills and knowledge required to attend college or get a job
4) Social
•Help learn how to function in society, clubs/organizations, help acclimate to what society
demands
Characteristics of an Effective School
1)Teacher Expectations- Having a "can do" attitude
2) Communication Among Teachers- Good colleagues, know what's going on in other
classrooms and help each other
3) Task Orientation
4) Academic Engaged Time- Or academic learning time- the amount of time students are
actually engaged in relevant content-related activities while experiencing a high rate of success
5) Behavior Management-Efficient in handling discipline problems
6) The Principal-Instructional leaders
7) Parents- Treated as partners of the learning team
8) The School Environment- Calm, safe, pleasant, and orderly
• Cultural pluralism-
an approach to diversity of individuals that calls for understanding and appreciating cultural
differences
• Multiculturalism-
Motive for Becoming a Teacher
oExtrinsic rewards- public, external attractions of an occupation
•(Salaries, status, power, and work schedule)
oIntrinsic rewards- internal psychic or spiritual satisfaction one receives from one's work
•(Students, performance of a significant social service, stimulation and support from fellow
teachers, the work of teaching)
The General Attitude of the Public Towards Teachers
The public overwhelmingly acknowledges, trusts, and supports the nation's teachers.
• Education-
process by which humans develop their minds, their skills, and their character, a lifelong process
marked by continual development and change
• Schooling-
formal instruction typically conducted in an institution, adhering to standardized practices
(curriculum)
Four Basic Purposes of a School
1) Intellectual
•College Prep courses, "The Great Books," IB (International Baccalaureate) Curriculum
2) Political and Civic
•SGA organizations, Society Prep (being a contributing member of society), Rational Thinking,
Governing themselves, Mock Elections, Voting Prep, Debates
, 3) Economic
•Job Prep, Vocational Schools, Budget Organization, help students climb an economic ladder by
obtaining skills and knowledge required to attend college or get a job
4) Social
•Help learn how to function in society, clubs/organizations, help acclimate to what society
demands
Characteristics of an Effective School
1)Teacher Expectations- Having a "can do" attitude
2) Communication Among Teachers- Good colleagues, know what's going on in other
classrooms and help each other
3) Task Orientation
4) Academic Engaged Time- Or academic learning time- the amount of time students are
actually engaged in relevant content-related activities while experiencing a high rate of success
5) Behavior Management-Efficient in handling discipline problems
6) The Principal-Instructional leaders
7) Parents- Treated as partners of the learning team
8) The School Environment- Calm, safe, pleasant, and orderly
• Cultural pluralism-
an approach to diversity of individuals that calls for understanding and appreciating cultural
differences
• Multiculturalism-
