What was Horace Mann's vision for common schools?

teach common political values to all children

Which of the following describes an accomplished teacher?

Committed =students' learning, know content, PLC, monitors..

Which of the following aids recruitment of new teachers?

inc. retirement, inc. student enrollment & inc. # of teach

Which 3 types of legal rights & limitations should teachers be concerned about?

speech/conduct to admin/school board & classroom, rights

What role does business play in education?

Issues- businesses' concern w/profit conflicts w/ EDUC goals

Which is the correct ranking of races/gender based on their bachelor's degree?

White M, Hispanic M, black M, white F, black F, Hispanic F

Which statement is true regarding charter schools?

educators to obtain freedom & autonomy from bureaucrats

Which of the following is true regarding public school teachers?

91.8% public school teachers are white

In 1925, Margaret Haley commented the teacher's unions were...

create supportive roles b/w teachers & labor

Which occurred after the US Conquest to reflect the USA's attitude toward Hispanics?

segregated schools, housing & employment discrimination

Which is NOT one of the approaches schools have used to provide equality education?

allocating resources according to the school's needs

What is the major political goal of schooling?

educate future citizens & political leaders

What is competence-based instruction?

Instructional objectives developed by teachers

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1
What was Horace Mann's vision for common schools?
educate the poor about politics to protect their rights
provide a basic education for common/elite continue
provide students with education based on their abilities
teach common political values to all children
2
Which of the following describes an accomplished teacher?
Committed to students' learning, PLC, monitors students
Committed =students' learning, know content, PLC, monitors..
Committed to students' learning, know content, PLC, monitors
Has more than 5 years exp., committed to students' learning
3
Which of the following aids recruitment of new teachers?
inc. retirement, inc. student enrollment & inc. # of teach
inc. student enrollment & inc. # of teachers
inc. retirement & inc. student enrollment
inc. retirement & inc. # of teachers
4
Which 3 types of legal rights & limitations should teachers be concerned about?
speech/conduct to admin/school board & classroom, rights
due process, tenure & liability for student injuries
search & seizure rights, freedom of religion & free speech
freedom of speech relating to politics, academics & tenure
5
Which of the following rules caused female teachers to be demeaned & exploited in 19th century?
couldn't be seen in public with men
all of the above
were paid less than men
were not allowed to marry
6
What role does business play in education?
Acceptable- what is good for business is good for EDUC
Criticized-businesses concerned w/ dev. workers, not EDUC
Encouraged- increased funding from corporate involvement
Issues- businesses' concern w/profit conflicts w/ EDUC goals
7
What influences doe the National Education Association have in education?
standardized teacher training
all of the above
shaping the modern high school
discussing curriculum changes
8
Which is the correct ranking of races/gender based on their bachelor's degree?
White M, white W, black M, black F, Hispanic M, Hispanic F
White M, Hispanic M, black M, white F, black F, Hispanic F
White M, black M, white W, Hispanic M black F, Hispanic F
White M, Hispanic M, black M, white F, black F, Hispanic F
9
Which goals of Indian EDUC according to Pres. Clinton's executive order in 1998?
increasing high school completion, secondary attendance
improving reading & math; decreasing poverty & substance
All of the above
Use of indigenous languages as the primary means of instruct
10
Since the 1960s, what has the NEA become more involved in?
political endorsement of candidates
all of the above
collective bargaining
lobbying for legislation
11
What is the reason most teachers leave the profession according to the Harris poll?
unproductive working relationships with peers
lack of money
lack of parental support
unproductive working relationships with administration
12
Which statement is true regarding charter schools?
educators to obtain freedom & autonomy from bureaucrats
automatic waiver from the state codes in all states
required to be uniform across USA by year 2000
free from local school boards
13
Which of the following is not one of the rewards of teaching?
Public recognition and rewards
Interacting with students
Extended vacation time
Autonomy in the classroom
14
Which of the following is true regarding public school teachers?
75.6% of public school teachers are white
91.8% public school teachers are white
80.2%public school teachers are white
68.9% public school teachers are white
15
In 1925, Margaret Haley commented the teacher's unions were...
best led by leaders of unions b/c of expertise & experience
separate from labor due to female char. of teaching
create supportive roles b/w teachers & labor
sympathetic to labor unions but unrelated
16
Which group did Title IX of the 1972 Higher EDUC act provide equality in employment in EDUC?
immigrants
Vietnam veterans
women
Native Americans
17
Which occurred after the US Conquest to reflect the USA's attitude toward Hispanics?
segregated schools, housing & employment discrimination
segregated schools & housing
segregated housing & employment discrimination
segregated schooling & employment discrimination
18
Which is NOT one of the approaches schools have used to provide equality education?
sorting machine model
allocating resources according to the school's needs
common schools
intelligence test movement
19
What is the major political goal of schooling?
prepare students to analyze proposals and make decisions
educate future citizens & political leaders
educate citizens of their legal & political rights
educate future political leaders
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What is competence-based instruction?
High-stakes testing determines placements
Uses social promotion as a way to foster competence in pupil
Instructional objectives developed by teachers
Student-centered instruction

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