TEACHING PROFESSION PRELIM

Which of the following best defines professional knowledge in teaching?

• Knowledge acquired from personal experience

• Knowledge of subject matter, pedagogy, and classroom management

• General knowledge applicable to any field

• Knowledge of administrative tasks

Professional knowledge in teaching includes:

• Only theoretical concepts without practical application

• Understanding educational theories and how to apply them

• Focus on administrative duties

• Ignoring student diversity

A teacher's professional knowledge should be:

• Static and unchanging

• Focused solely on content knowledge

• Continuously updated through professional development

• Limited to what was learned in teacher training programs

Ethical standards in teaching are important because they:

• Ensure teachers are always correct

• Allow teachers to impose their personal beliefs on students

• Focus solely on academic achievements

• Guide teachers in making fair and responsible decisions

Which of the following is a key ethical responsibility of teachers?

• Maximizing their own personal gains

• Ignoring student misconduct

• Avoiding professional development

• Protecting the privacy and dignity of all students

A teacher breaches ethical standard if they:

• Maintain confidentiality of student records

• Favor certain students over others

• Encourage a respectful classroom environment

• Engage in continuous professional learning

Ongoing professional development for teachers is important because it:

• Helps teachers stay current with educational trends and improve their practice

• Provides a break from teaching

• Is optional and not essential for effective teaching

• Only benefits teachers at the start of their careers

Which of the following is an example of ongoing professional development?

• Ignoring new educational research

• Relying on past knowledge without updating skills

• Regularly engaging in seminars, workshops, and advanced studies

• Attending a one-time workshop and never following up

A teacher committed to professional development would:

• Avoid peer collaboration

• Seek out new learning opportunities and apply them in the classroom

• Stick to traditional methods and resist change

• Focus solely on teaching content

Collaboration among teachers is essential because it:

• Leads to the sharing of ideas and strategies to improve student outcomes

• Helps teachers work in isolation

• Only benefits new teachers

• Is optional and not necessary for student success