Ch. 13 Vocab

Define collaboration:

• Collaboration in education is the competition between students to outperform each other.
• Collaboration in education refers to teachers grading students individually.
• Collaboration in education is when students work alone on their projects.
• Collaboration in education is the practice of working together, sharing decision making, and solving problems among professionals.

Define co-teaching:

• Co-teaching is a method where teachers work independently without collaboration.
• Co-teaching involves a single educator teaching multiple subjects in different classrooms.
• Co-teaching is when one teacher instructs while the other grades assignments.
• Co-teaching is a an arrangement whereby two or more teachers teach together in the same classroom.

Define field experiences:

• Field experiences are practical learning opportunities in real-world educational settings.
• Field experiences are only theoretical discussions in classrooms.
• Field experiences are solely focused on administrative tasks in education.
• Field experiences refer to online learning modules.

Define induction programs:

• focus solely on administrative tasks.

• are only for experienced educators.

• are informal gatherings for teachers.

• are programs of supporting for beginning teachers, usually during their first year of teaching.

Define mentoring in education

• a formal assessment process for students.

• an intensive form of teaching in which a wise and experienced teacher(mentor) inducts a student (the protege) into a professional way of like.

• a method of teaching that involves lectures and exams.

• a casual conversation between peers without guidance.

Define observations:

• are random guesses about student performance.

• are informal chats between teachers and students.

• are solely based on standardized test scores.

• field experiences wherein a teacher education student observes a specific aspect of classroom life such as the students, the teacher, the interactions between the two, the structure of the lesson, or the setting.

Define peer coaching:

• Peer coaching is a collaborative process where educators observe and support each other to enhance teaching effectiveness.
• Peer coaching is a formal evaluation process conducted by school administrators.
• Peer coaching involves educators competing against each other to prove their teaching skills.
• Peer coaching is a method where students teach each other without teacher involvement.

Define practicum in education:

• A practicum is a seminar where students discuss educational theories.
• A practicum is a theoretical course without practical application.
• A practicum is a type of standardized test for teachers.
• A practicum is a short field-based experience during which teacher education students spend time observing and assisting in classrooms.

Define reflective teaching log:

• A reflective teaching log is a tool for grading students' performance.
• A reflective teaching log is a documented record of an educator's reflections on their teaching practices and experiences.
• A reflective teaching log is a checklist for classroom supplies.
• A reflective teaching log is a curriculum guide for educators.

Define substitute teaching:

• Substitute teaching is the practice of filling in for a regular teacher who is unavailable, ensuring that instruction is provided

• Substitute teaching is a permanent position in a school.
• Substitute teaching involves grading student assignments only.
• Substitute teaching is the process of training teachers for their roles.