Examining the Teaching Profession Midterm

Teacher salaries are consistent and seldom change.

• True

• False

Most teachers agree that seeing students develop knowledge, skills, and confidence can be the most rewarding part of teaching.

• True

• False

Job-shadowing is a good way to get a first-hand look at a career that you find interesting.

• True

• False

All schools require teachers to have a teaching license before they begin teaching.

• True

• False

FCCLA was founded in 1945.

• True

• False

High school students are too young to begin setting their career goals.

• True

• False

Which of the following would not be personality characteristic of an effective teacher?

• caring

• kind

• intolerant

• committed

Most school districts offer all of the following benefits to their teachers except _________.

• health insurance

• paid vacation

• paid or unpaid leaves of absence

• retirement

Individuals who wish to teach pre-school should earn a(n) __________ degree to be qualified for the position.

• Associate

• Bachelor

• Masters

• Doctorate

The best way to learn about teacher education programs is to:

• Talk to your guidance counselor.

• Ask teachers for their recommendations.

• Visit colleges and universities that interest you.

• all of the above