TAAP Objective 1

After examining the cirriculum for his course, Simon decided to show the movie, "Akeelah and the Bee" to his students as he felt it would help his students identify some challenges teachers may face. Simon was expressing:

• Academic Freedom

• Freedom of expression

• Content standards

• Curriculum knowledge

Which of the following most accurately describes the roles and responsibilities of teachers from BK-12?

• All teachers preform the same roles

• Roles differ based on subject area

• Roles differ based on grade level

• There are no differences

At which age group are the following roles most likely preformed, "provide nurturing care for physical, emotional, social and cognitive development."

• Middle and High School

• Day care and Preschool

• Primary grades 3-5

• Middle and Day care

Mrs. Brown's responsibilities include, "developing lesson plans that are engaging and appropriate for student's learning styles and achievement based on the Standard Course Of Study." She most likley teaches at what level?

• Day care and Middle School

• Middle School only

• Middle and High school

• High School only

In their roles as teachers, teachers should communicate effectively with students, parents, other school staff, administrators, related service providers and community members" at which level?

• Day care and middle school

• High school only

• Middle school and High school

• BK-12

A teacher who facilitates and teach using Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) and play is most likely working:

• In a high school with children with disabilities

• In a middle school with at-risk students

• In a day care or Pre-school

• In a high school with at-risk students

Which of the following would NOT be a reason for teachers to enter the profession?

• They earn the highest financial rewards when compared with other professions

• Self-governance in admitting, policing, and excluding members

• Allows for a considerable amount of autonomy and decision making authority

• Members accept individual responsibility for actions and decisions

All of the following are challenges to the teaching profession except:

• Teacher pay and work satisfaction

• Accountability and opportunity for advancement

• Teacher pay and student outcomes

• Work satisfaction and influence of teachers

According to some sources, most teachers who remain in the teaching profession are dissatisfied with the salaries. However, power, status, and flexible work schedules encourage them to remain in the profession. The identified reasons are:

• Extrinsic and Intrinsic

• Extrinsic

• Intrinsic

• Advocacy

Denise is a new teacher who works with ESL and the EC teachers to make sure students in her class have the accommodations they need to be successful. Which of the following statements is true about Denise?

• Denise is a selfish teacher

• Denise advocates for students

• Denise practices assessments

• Denise only cares about the needs of EC and ESL students