Chapter 1 - The Teacher's Workplace

Play is the main occupation of children.

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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.

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• False

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

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• Falso

Most elementary teachers teach in self-contained classrooms.

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• False

High School classrooms are typically active and visually stimulating. Teacher use a variety of teaching methods to engage students learning.

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At the elementary level, most teachers specialize in teaching one or two areas, such as social studies or science or math.

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• False

Brain development in children at the middle schools/junior high level encourages thinking at a higher level. Students think faster and more creatively.

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• False

High school brings new subject area and greater opportunities for in-depth study and learning.

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In high school, students take primary responsibility for their learning. It is not unusual to have homework in every subject every night, as well as long-term projects. If they do not understand concepts, teachers expect students to ask for help.

• True

• False

High school teachers have flexibility in what and how they teach. However, they usually have other responsibilities in addition to teaching.

• True

• False