Teaching and Professional Development Quiz

A teacher carefully created their teaching _______________, showcasing her best lesson plans, student feedback, and a reflective essay on her teaching philosophy.

• portfolio

• strategy

• evaluation

• certification

The path from acceptance to a college or university to your first day of teaching in your own classroom may seem like a long _________________.

• road

• journey

• decision

• ambition

The ______________ process may involve passing a(n) _______________, completion of student teaching, and passing a(n) __________________ check.

• application; background; certification

• certification; exam; background

• evaluation; certification; exam

• background; certification; exam

Exploring dual __________________ opportunities is another important step.

• certification

• background

• degree

• licensure

Your ___________________ should include your resume, teaching philosophy, lesson plans, student work samples, recommendation letters, and any relevant certifications.

• curriculum vitae

• application

• portfolio

• journal

By observing different teaching practices across various classrooms, student teachers gain _________________ into the variety of effective teaching styles in practice.

• insights

• criticism

• evaluations

• feedback

Classroom observations are an excellent way to develop ___________________ about teaching.

• skills

• ideas

• perspectives

• theories

Remember, the goal of ___________________ observation is not just to watch but to learn, reflect, and grow as an educator.

• classroom

• peer

• field

• professional

Student teaching is a critical component of teacher education programs, where aspiring teachers, often referred to as student teachers, engage in teaching activities under the supervision and guidance of a(n) __________________ teacher.

• assistant

• mentor

• novice

• licensed

Two excellent ways to promote reflection during your student teaching experiences are _______________________ writing and maintaining a reflective teaching log.

• journal

• creative

• analytical

• narrative