Future Teacher Employment Trends

What is the predicted number of new teachers needed in the United States over the next 10 years?

• One million

• Two million

• Three million

• Four million

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Why is there a need for more teachers in the United States?

• Increase in student population

• Many teachers are retiring soon

• Decrease in school funding

• Shorter school hours

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which subject areas are in greater demand for teachers?

• History and Geography

• Math and Science

• Art and Music

• Physical Education and Health

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Explain why bilingual education is becoming more important in schools.

• It helps students learn English faster.

• It allows students to learn in their native language.

• It prepares students for a globalized world.

• It reduces the need for language teachers.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is one reason for the national movement for educational reform?

• To reduce the number of school days

• To increase teacher salaries

• To improve student education through better-trained teachers

• To eliminate standardized testing

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Discuss how the retirement of current teachers might impact the education system.

• It will lead to smaller class sizes.

• It will create a demand for new teachers.

• It will decrease the quality of education.

• It will increase the number of schools.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Predict the potential challenges schools might face if the demand for new teachers is not met.

• Increased class sizes and overworked teachers

• More funding for schools

• Decrease in student enrollment

• More extracurricular activities

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Evaluate the impact of having more teachers with exceptional training on student outcomes.

• It will have no impact on student outcomes.

• It will lead to better student performance and understanding.

• It will increase the dropout rate.

• It will make students less interested in learning.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

How might the need for bilingual teachers affect the hiring practices of schools?

• Schools will hire fewer teachers overall.

• Schools will prioritize hiring teachers who speak multiple languages.

• Schools will focus only on hiring English-speaking teachers.

• Schools will reduce language programs.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is the role of education in society?

• To entertain children

• To prepare children to be contributing members of society

• To provide free meals

• To reduce unemployment

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DOK Level 1: Recall