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WorksheetsPrinciples of Teaching - The Teaching Profession
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Refers to an arrangement in which the same teacher and group of students remain in one classroom for most of the day, with one teacher teaching most or all subjects.
Self-Contained Classroom
Curriculum
Collaborative Learning
Postsecondary Education
Learning that takes place when students work in groups to discuss and solve problems together.
abstract thinking
concrete thinking
collaborative learning
nonsectarian
The courses taught in a school, what is taught in each course, and how the courses are sequenced.
self-contained classroom
curriculum
collaborative learning
postsecondary education
Not based on, or affiliated with, any religion.
curriculum
concrete thinking
self-contained classroom
nonsectarian
Thinking about things that are actually experienced.
curriculum
abstract thinking
concrete thinking
nonsectarian
A person who has less education or experience, but works under the supervision of a highly educated professional.
curriculum
paraprofessional
program director
self-contained classroom
Thinking about ideas and concepts and connecting feelings with thoughts (for example, justice or love).
abstract thinking
concrete thinking
curriculum
collaborative learning
Education that takes place after high school.
concrete thinking
paraprofessional
self-contained classroom
postsecondary education
Activities that take place before or after school.
diversity
advocate
extracurricular activities
school-based cirriculum
A curriculum developed by the teachers and staff of a school or school district for use in their own classrooms.
diversity
school-based curriculum
cooperate trainers
extracurricular activities
Postsecondary schools that are designed to teach the specific skills needed to begin working in a trade.
school-based curriculum
developmental disabilities
diversity
technical schools
People who design, conduct, and supervise programs to improve the skills of a company's employees.
cooperate trainers
advocate
psychologist
diversity
The distinct and unique differences among people.
technical school
corporate trainer
diversity
advacate
A group of conditions (physical, intellectual, or behavioral) that can severely impact learning.
diversity
developmental disabilities
advocate
corporate trainer
A person who studies human behavior and mental processes and develops theories to explain why people behave the way they do.
advocate
corporate trainer
administrator
psychologist
A person who supports or promotes the interests of others.
corporate trainer
advocate
psychologist
diversity
All of the following are common personal qualities of effective teachers except ____.
caring
honesty
patience
irritability
Long hours and sometimes less-than-ideal working conditions are two ____ of teaching.
rewards
challenges
perks
benefits
All of the following are true of school curriculum except ____.
curriculum must be decided before teaching begins
curriculum includes all the courses taught and what is taught in each course
teachers can teach whatever they want
some states set curriculum standards for courses taught in the state
Many preschool and pre-K programs require that teachers have at least a(n) ____ degree in early childhood development and education.
associate’s
bachelor’s
master’s
doctorate
Most ____ teachers teach in self-contained classrooms.
elementary school
middle school
junior high
high school
In-depth thinking about ideas and concepts, such as justice or love, describes ____ thinking.
concrete
abstract
collaborative
systematic
High school teachers must have at least a(n) ____ degree and be certified to teach in their state.
associate’s
bachelor’s
master’s
doctorate
Education for a company’s employees is provided by ____.
cooperative extension educators
coaches
adult education teachers
corporate trainers
Due to many current teachers reaching retirement age and the national movement for educational reform, there is a(n) ____ need for teachers.
decreased
increased
stable
inconsistent
Teacher salaries vary based on ____.
health insurance coverage
public funding
years of experience
amount of traveling
All of the following are roles of teachers except ____.
information provider
facilitator
planner
administrator
Teachers are expected to have good ____ or conduct based on moral principles.
ethics
skills
habits
attitudes
All of the following are qualities related to professionalism except ____.
dependability
responsibility
impatience
positive attitude
The ____ is the “personality” of an organization based on the assumptions, values, standards, behaviors, and actions of people, as well as the tangible signs of an organization.
mission statement
organizational culture
chain of command
professional environment
Attending a conference to learn about a new teaching strategy is an example of ____.
a mixed message
a mission statement
organizational culture
professional development
Communicators who freely express their thoughts, ideas, and feelings in respectful ways are _____.
active
aggressive
assertive
passive
All of the following are forms of nonverbal communication except _____.
facial expressions
spoken messages
tone of voice
body posture and movements
Teachers often act as _____ to help students resolve conflicts.
aggressive communicators
assertive communicators
passive communicators
mediators
The first step in constructive conflict management is to _____.
identify various alternatives
clarify the issue
decide how to negotiate
refuse to compromise
Teachers must be skilled at many teaching techniques and know which techniques work best with particular topics and students.
True
False
______________ is the distinct and unique differences among people.
Teaching
Diversity
Special
Qualities
Which of the following qualities is not effective if you are a teacher?
tolerance
kindness
caring
frustrated
Teachers can sometimes supervise ______________________ that take place before or after school.
extracurricular activities
school day activities
extra work
tutoring
A person who support or promote the interests of others is called ____________________.
a teacher
an instructor
an advocate
a professor
The term that describes what is being taught is called ________________. The term that states that a teacher has input in what is being taught is called _______________.
curriculum and teacher options
extracurricular and school based curriculum
curriculum and school based curriculum
objectives and curriculum
A _______________ works in the supervision of a more highly educated professional.
instructor
bachelor
professional
paraprofessional
Check the boxes next to the names of all the academic degrees.
Doctorate
Teacher's
Associate's
Bachelor's
A _____________________ classroom means that the teacher and the students stay in the same area and the teacher teaches all the subjects.
self learning
self reasoned
self taught
self contained
_______________ thinking is when you think about concepts and ideas.
active
concrete
mindful
abstract
Younger students use ___________ thinking when they focus on facts and actual experiences.
imaging
factual
abstract
concrete
What is the main occupation children (a) .
Most elementary teachers teach in (a) classrooms.
Students who complete a (a) -year degree program at a community college receive a bachelor’s degree.
Students who attend and complete a degree at a community college often earn a(n) (a) degree
Some states require certification by a nationally recognized authority, such as the Child Development Associate (CDA) designation from the Council for Professional Recognition, as a requirement to teach in a preschool.
True
False
Effective preschool or prekindergarten teachers must have a thorough understanding of child development.
True
False
Teacher salaries are consistent and seldom vary.
True
False
Career and technical educators instruct and train students to work in a variety of careers.
True
False
Cooperative extension educators or agents provide educational programs only at universities for professionals.
True
False
Most of a teacher’s day is spent working individually with students.
True
False
Observing students develop new knowledge, skills, and confidence can be the most rewarding part of teaching.
True
False
Adult education is limited to General Equivalency Diploma (GED) programs for those who have not earned their high school diplomas.
True
False
Adult education programs are often government funded.
True
False
Developmental disabilities exclude intellectual or behavioral conditions that impact learning.
True
False
A salary schedule is a budget that shows how teachers commonly allocate their personal finances.
True
False
Supporting staff in educational organizations is called administration and administrative support.
True
False
All of the following are personality characteristics of effective teachers, except_____.
caring
kindness
intolerance
commitment
Most school districts divide preteens and young teens into separate schools due to ____.
developmental differences
parental concerns
societal pressures
height and weight
Which of the following is true of high school teachers?
They teach in self-contained classrooms.
They do not need to be certified.
They must have an associate’s degree in early childhood education.
They specialize in one subject or a group of related subjects.
Which of the following subject areas generally have the greatest demand for teachers?
Math and science.
English.
History and geography.
Physical education.
All of the following can be additional responsibilities of high school teachers, except _____.
monitor for study halls
tutor
cooperative Extension educator
chaperone for school events
A ____ is a professional who helps students learn social skills, solve issues, cope with personal crises, and make education and career decisions.
school guidance counselor
career counselor
parent educator
speech-language pathologist
Long hours and sometimes less-than-ideal working conditions are two _____ of teaching.
rewards
challenges
perks
benefits
All of the following are true of school curriculum except _____.
curriculum must be decided before teaching begins
curriculum includes all the courses taught and what is taught in each course
teachers can teach whatever they want
some states set curriculum standards for courses taught in the state
In-depth thinking about ideas and concepts, such as justice or love, describes _____ thinking.
concrete
abstract
collaborative
systematic
High school teachers must have at least a(n) _____ degree and be certified to teach in their state.
associate's
bachelor's
master's
doctorate
Education for a company’s employees is provided by _____.
cooperative extension educators
coaches
adult education teachers
corporate trainers
Due to many current teachers reaching retirement age and the national movement for educational reform, there is a(n)_____need for teachers.
decreased
increased
stable
inconsistent
Teacher salaries vary based on _____.
health insurance coverage
public funding
years of experience
amount of travelling
High school teachers must have at least a(n) _____ degree and be certified to teach in their state.
associate's
bachelor's
master's
doctorate
