EOPA Study Guide - Teaching as a Profession

Question 1

Which professional organization helps teachers create IEPs?

Accepted Answer

o National Association of Special Education Teachers

Question 2

Learning by doing is a foundation of

Accepted Answer

progressive education

Question 3

The theory that intelligence fits into various modalities is called

Accepted Answer

multiple intelligences

Question 4

Four goals of public education are academic, vocational, social/civic and

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personal

Question 5

Pickering vs BOE protects a teacher's right to

Accepted Answer

free speech

Question 6

Teacher's unions negotiate salary and

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benefits

Question 7

Which legislative act requires that federally funded schools give standardized tests?

Accepted Answer

No Child Left Behind

Question 8

Which entities are responsible for funding public schools?

Accepted Answer

federal, state, and local governments

Question 9

Accommodating individual cultural differences is part of

Accepted Answer

a culturally inclusive classroom

Question 10

Which Act ensures high-quality professional development for teachers?

Accepted Answer

No Child Left Behind

Question 11

What is "Loco Parentis"?

Accepted Answer

Allows schools to act in the best interests of the students

Question 12

Lau vs Nichols was a case based on discrimination because of

Accepted Answer

national origin

Question 13

A student's home life and his/her individual learning needs are ______________.

Accepted Answer

Contextual Factors

Question 14

According to Goss vs. Lopez, what do suspended students have a right to?

Accepted Answer

Due Process

Question 15

Teachers have the right of free speech.

Accepted Answer

Pickering vs BOE

Question 16

Which characteristic is MOST important for a teacher to possess?

Accepted Answer

a strong work ethic

Question 17

Realizing that students learn in different ways helps teachers to

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facilitate learning

Question 18

The way that a teacher handles unwanted behaviors

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Corrective Strategies

Question 19

What are the four pillars of a democratic classroom?

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Discussion Equality Involvement Freedom

Question 20

The way that an educator delivers lessons and the environment they provide for their students.

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Classroom Management

Question 21

The _________ determines what public school systems can provide to religious-based institutions

Accepted Answer

The Lemon Test

Question 22

The AFT is best described as a

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professional organization

Question 23

Where do public schools get MOST of their funding?

Accepted Answer

The State Department of Education

Question 24

Undergoing extensive observations and portfolio reviews are a part of

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becoming a National Board Certified Teacher

Question 25

The "Five Factor theory" includes leadership, high expectations, school mission, safe climate

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and monitoring of student success

Question 26

The lowest level and highest level of the Blooms chart are

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knowledge and evaluation

Question 27

Effective schools have clear expectations, small class sizes, teachers that engage students and

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a belief that all students can learn

Question 28

High stakes test scores most likely contribute to

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drop-our rates

Question 29

The Pedagogical Cycle includes structure, question, respond and

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react

Question 30

Which organization supported desegregation of public schools?

Accepted Answer

National Educators Association

Question 31

Horace Mann is most known for

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establishing public schools

Question 32

Which type of test is used to establish a baseline of a student's abilities?

Accepted Answer

diagnostic

Question 33

Which legislative act was responsible for the desegregation of public schools?

Accepted Answer

Brown vs BOE

Question 34

In a public school system, principals must pass a GACE in educational leadership.

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True in ALL cases

Question 35

The fairest way to test a large number of students is

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standardized testing

Question 36

Technology integration includes student engagement, group work, teacher interaction and

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feedback

Question 37

Schools are more competitive because of what?

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schools of choice

Question 38

Cognitive Development was introduced as a theory of development by

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Piaget

Question 39

Teaching that uses the history, values, and beliefs, of people from different backgrounds.

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Multicultural Education (ME)

Question 40

Zero-tolerance punishment means

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punishing regardless of circumstance

Question 41

Which organization served as a teacher's union?

Accepted Answer

American Federation of Teachers

Question 42

Knowledge of subject areas and using proper instructional skills are part of

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effective teaching

Question 43

The Elementary & Secondary Education Act

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develops metal resources and skills of students

Question 44

Unrealistic expectations for the workplace have been linked to

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increased drop-out rates

Question 45

Which type of assessment always has a definite right or wrong answer to each question?

Accepted Answer

Objective Assessment

Question 46

Which legislative act protects students from discrimination based on gender?

Accepted Answer

Title IX

Question 47

What is the average starting salary for a begining teacher in GA with a 4-year degree?

Accepted Answer

$36,000

Question 48

Fair Use allows the use of copyrighted material on a website

Accepted Answer

without permission from the coppyright holder

Question 49

Which kind of class environment would benefit from cooperative learning?

Accepted Answer

a diverse class

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EOPA Study Guide - Teaching as a Profession

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