Principles of Teaching - The Teaching Profession

What is the main occupation children ___________.

Most elementary teachers teach in _____________ classrooms.

Students who complete a _____-year degree program at a community college receive a bachelor’s degree.

Students who attend and complete a degree at a community college often earn a(n) ____ degree

Some states require certification by a nationally recognized authority, such as the Child Development Associate (CDA) designation from the Council for Professional Recognition, as a requirement to teach in a preschool.

• True

• False

Effective preschool or prekindergarten teachers must have a thorough understanding of child development.

• True

• False

Teacher salaries are consistent and seldom vary.

• True

• False

Career and technical educators instruct and train students to work in a variety of careers.

• True

• False

Cooperative extension educators or agents provide educational programs only at universities for professionals.

• True

• False

Most of a teacher’s day is spent working individually with students.

• True

• False