Teaching in a Challenging World

Thinking reflectively about, and then writing down, what you learn from school is

The organization that created a set of principles that describe what teachers should know and be able to do is

Factors that influence the number of teachers needed annually include all of the following EXCEPT

A national association that creates and publishes standards and offers certification to accomplished teachers is

In a recent study, parents gave highest grades to the school

Standards established that provide assurance to the public that graduates of programs are qualified to practice

The current age in which information and its management are critical to education and societal advancement is

An assessment that measures the ability of students to perform a task in a real-life situation is

In an observation experience, writing down observations of the physical setting of a classroom:

A series of examinations that are designed to assess the knowledge and skills required to be an effective educator are:

Your first three years of teaching are referred as

In a recent study, parents identified the most serious problems facing our schools as

Which of the following statements accurately describes societal beliefs about teachers?

A digital compilation of accomplishments, sample lesson plans, and activities to present to principals in interviews

All of the following are ways teachers keep up on current educational trends EXCEPT

An outline of the minimum and maximum salary for several levels of study for each year of teaching

School districts are more likely to retain new teachers if they have effective

Statements about what teachers should know and be able to do as novice teachers are

Beliefs, attitudes, and values that facilitate a teacher’s work with students and parents are

Which of the following is considered to be one of the major teaching shortage areas?

Teachers can begin to better understand and use good educational research by doing all of the following EXCEPT

A comprehensive assessment system through which candidates demonstrate proficiencies in the area being measured is

The number of public school teachers in U.S. schools is about

Nearly half of the teachers hired in a given year come from the ranks of

The majority of American public school teachers are

All of the following are standards from the NBPTS EXCEPT nationally certified teachers:

An experienced teacher who helps a less-experienced colleague is a(n)

Awards, letters of commendation, newspaper articles, and information on elected positions and committee memberships are

The supply of teachers depends on all of the following EXCEPT

Teachers usually leave the classroom for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

The federal legislation that replaces NCLB, articulates national goals, and guides much of federal edu. funding:

A system of professional licensing based on the use of multiple assessments:

All of the following are examples of accreditation agencies EXCEPT

Renewal of teaching licenses usually requires all of the following EXCEPT

Spending time in a variety of classrooms is an important component of