Teachers' College

The transcript discusses the declining interest in teaching careers, with fewer people enrolling in teacher education programs. This has resulted in a shortage of graduates, leaving many teaching positions unfilled. As the supply of qualified teachers decreases and public school enrollments rise, the American education system faces significant challenges in the future.

What trend is observed in the teaching profession according to the video?

• Fewer people are being attracted to teaching.

• There is a sudden surge in teaching jobs.

• More people are becoming interested in teaching.

• The number of teachers remains constant.

How has the number of prospective educators changed in state normal schools and teachers colleges?

• It has doubled over the past five years.

• It has slightly increased.

• It is less than half of what it was five years ago.

• It has remained the same.

What fraction of teaching positions are currently unfilled due to insufficient graduates?

• More than half

• Less than 1/3

• Exactly 1/3

• More than 1/3

What is the impact of the dwindling supply of qualified teachers?

• It poses no threat to education.

• It leads to a surplus of teachers.

• It ensures better quality education.

• It places American education in grave jeopardy.

What is happening to public school enrollments as the supply of teachers decreases?

• They are remaining stable.

• They are fluctuating.

• They are steadily increasing.

• They are decreasing.