Chapter 2: Becoming a Teacher

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 to gaining teacher certification include all of the following except _____.

• earning a bachelor’s degree or higher
• pledging a fraternity or sorority
• completing student teaching
• completing an approved teacher certification program

An effective portfolio should _____.

• downplay your accomplishments
• reflect your uniqueness
• be similar to that of your classmates
• be done all at once, just before the job interview

Your portfolio should include all of the following except _____.

• a list of your high school classes
• examples from your experiences showing your skills
• a list of your social network friends
• community service activities you have done.

Developing of philosophy of teaching _____.

• is very easy to do
• is not necessary until you begin interviewing for teaching positions
• helps you to think seriously about your beliefs and values
• should not change despite your experiences

Physical items that are part of a portfolio, such as projects or papers, examples from a related volunteer activity, and academic and other awards.

• grant
• certified teacher
• personal portfolio
• artifacts

A person who has met the state requirements for teacher preparation.

• certified teacher
• artifacts
• student teaching
• job shadowing

An organized collection of materials and information that shows how personal knowledge, skills, and attitudes have developed over time.

• job shadowing
• personal portfolio
• articulate
• reciprocal agreements

Money that is given for a specific purpose, such as educational expenses, that does not have to be repaid.

• artifacts
• certified teacher
• personal portfolio
• grant

To express thoughts into words.

• aptitude test
• articulate
• career goal
• personal portfolio