Teaching as a Profession

Based on the chart, who makes more money? 

• 5th year teacher with bachelor's

• 2nd year teacher with a master's

• Doctorate with no experience

• Specialist with 1 year of experience

An experience in which education students work with and learn from a cooperating teacher for a semester.

• college

• volunteering

• student teaching

• mentoring

Which requirements must you meet before you can become a certified teacher?

• You must earn (at least) a bachelor's degree

• You must complete a semester of student teaching

• You must pass certification tests, including the Praxis Core, the Praxis 2, and the VCLA

• You must earn a master's degree

This document verifies that a teacher is qualified to teach at specific grade levels or particular subject areas.

• reciprocal agreement

• teaching license

• professional portfolio

Which of the following steps would NOT help future teachers make a career goal?

• Think about what subject you would like to teach.

• Think about what age group you would like to teach.

• Think about what your favorite food is.

People of a teaching .....… are mainly women

• career

• job

• occupation

• profession

Which of the following is a key characteristic of teaching as a profession?

• A) High salary

• B) Professional development

• C) Flexible hours

• D) Minimal training

What is the primary purpose of a teaching portfolio?

• A) To showcase teaching experience and skills

• B) To apply for a teaching license

• C) To track student progress

• D) To plan lessons

In the context of teaching, what does the term 'pedagogy' refer to?

• A) The study of child behavior

• B) The art and science of teaching

• C) The management of classroom resources

• D) The development of educational technology

Which of the following is an example of a teaching method?

• A) Lecture

• B) Curriculum

• C) Assessment

• D) Syllabus