Teacher Education Handbook Quiz

Imagine you are at a job interview for a teaching position at Chowan University. The interviewer asks, 'What is the mission of teacher preparation at our institution?'

• To prepare committed professionals to provide quality instruction for all learners

• To equip students with instructional strategies and pedagogy for a changing world

• To assess theories and principles of best practices in collaboration with classroom teachers

• To provide opportunities for observation and participation in early education courses

Why does a trainee teacher in a school need to do fieldwork as part of their Teacher Education Program?

• To provide opportunities for observation and practical application in a real classroom environment

• To assess the knowledge and skills of the trainee teacher

• To prepare the trainee teacher for different stages in their teaching career

• To demonstrate professionalism and collaboration with other teachers in the school

During a school field trip, what is expected of the students?

• To arrange their own transportation to the field trip location

• To complete specific assignments related to the field trip

• To adhere to the school's Code of Conduct

• All of the above

Imagine you are a student in the Teacher Education Program. What would be the purpose of completing Transition One (T1)?

• To complete a formal T1 application packet

• To demonstrate proficiency levels in all observed standards

• To prepare for student teaching/clinical experience

• To gain admission to the Teacher Education Program

John is a student teacher and he is required to go through a directed teaching period. How long is this period expected to last?

• 10 weeks

• 16 weeks

• 6 weeks

• 12 weeks

What is required for John to complete his Transition Three (T3) Program in his university?

• John must complete all required core coursework with a grade of C or better

• John must have an exit GPA of 2.7

• John must complete his student teaching/clinical experience at the proficient level

• John must fulfill all of the above requirements

Imagine you are a student in the Transition Three (T3) Program. What assessments would you need to complete to successfully finish the program?

• Disposition Assessments

• Electronic Evidences (EEs)

• Licensure tests: edTPA, Foundations of Reading, and Praxis tests

• All of the above

John is a prospective teacher and wants to take the PRAXIS Core exam. What is the minimum required score he needs to achieve?

• 156

• 162

• 150

• 468

John is a student who wants to skip the PRAXIS Core. What can he substitute for the PRAXIS Core?

• John can substitute it with a composite SAT score of 1170 or better in Math and Reading

• John can substitute it with a composite ACT score of 24 or better in Reading and Math

• John can substitute it with an SAT score of less than 1170 but at least 600 on the verbal test

• John can substitute it with any of the above

Imagine you are a student at Chowan University and you are considering joining the Department of Teacher Education. What would be the purpose of this department?

• To provide a strong core curriculum for pre-service teachers

• To prepare effective, highly qualified teachers

• To enhance learning for all students through technology and differentiated lessons

• All of the above