You: The Teacher of Tomorrow

Which of the following would not be a personality characteristic for an effective teacher to have?

• caring

• kindness

• intolerance

• commitment

Students who attend a community college and plan to transfer to a four-year college or university often earn a(n) ____ degree.

• associate's

• bachelor's

• master's

• doctorate

Most school districts divide older preteens and young teens into their own schools due to ____.

• development stages

• parental concerns

• societal pressures

• height and weight

Postsecondary programs include ____.

• technical schools

• community colleges

• four-year colleges

• All of the above.

Most school districts provide all of the following benefits to their teachers except ____.

• health insurance

• paid vacations

• paid or unpaid leave of absence

• retirement savings plan

Which of the following is true of high school teachers?

• They teach in self-contained classrooms.

• They do not need to be certified.

• They must have an associate’s degree in early childhood development and education.

• They specialize in one subject or a group of related subjects.

Which of the following subject areas have the greatest demand for teachers?

• Math and science.

• English.

• History and geography.

• Gym.

Which of the following is not often an additional responsibility of high school teachers?

• Monitor for study halls.

• Tutor.

• Cooperative Extension educator.

• All are additional responsibilities of high school teachers

The best way to learn about teacher education programs is to ____.

• talk to your guidance counselor

• ask your teachers their recommendations

• visit the colleges and universities that interest you

• All of the above.

The steps in setting a career goal include all of the following except ____.

• deciding exactly subjects and age groups you would like to teach

• writing down exactly what you want to accomplish in specific terms

• outlining the steps needed to complete the goal

• identifying a series of small goals needed to achieve your main goal