Principles of Ed. & Training Mid-Term Review #2 (Spring)

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 preteens and young teens into separate schools due to ____.

• developmental differences

• parental concerns

• societal pressures

• height and weight

Postsecondary programs include ____.

• technical schools

• community colleges

• four-year colleges

• all of the above

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 of a group of related subjects

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

• math and science

• English

• history and geography

• physical education

A ____ is a professional who helps students learn social skills, solve issues, cope with personal crises, and make education and career decisions.

• school guidance counselor

• career counselor

• parent educator

• speech-language pathologist

Which of the following is not true of administration and administrative support careers?

• People in these careers mainly work behind the scenes.

• People in these careers help lead, manage, and support the instructors.

• Professionals in these careers only work in the principal’s office.

• Curriculum developers, program directors, and coaches are examples of administration and administrative support careers

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

• talk to your guidance counselor

• ask your teachers for their recommendations

• visit the colleges and universities that interest you

• all of the above

The fourth step in becoming a teacher is to ____.

• become certified

• take a proficiency test

• gain experience through student teaching

• participate in service-learning