WorksheetsTeacher Education and Career Quiz
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 14mins
True or False: Motivate, inspire, influence, communicate well, convey enthusiasm for learning, and staying organized are all qualities of effective teachers?
True
False
Examples of places where teachers work are
Elementary, Middle, High Postsecondary and Tech schools
Business and industry, adult education, cooperative extensions, and admin support services
Both A and B
At the store (not a part time job!)
True or False: Pay is often higher for teachers who take classes or obtain higher degrees.
True
False
What is not a valid determiner for public school teacher salaries?
Location (District)
Amount of education
Years of experience
What school subject they teach
People who support or promote the interests of others
Advocate
Corporate Trainers
Parent Educator
Psychologist
Teachers who provide education to the employees of businesses and industries.
Advocate
Corporate Trainers
Parent Educator
Psychologist
A person who helps develop course content in a program of study or specific course; also known as an instructional coordinator.
Advocate
Corporate Trainers
Parent Educator
Curriculum developer
Education that takes place after high school.
Advocate
Corporate Trainers
Parent Educator
Post secondary education
Money that is given for a specific purpose, such as educational expenses, that does not have to be repaid.
Grant
Job shadowing
Proficiency test
Student teaching
Following a person on the job for a few hours, a day, or even longer to experience what the person’s career typically involves to gain valuable insight into the person’s daily tasks, activities, and interactions with others.
Grant
Job shadowing
Proficiency test
Student teaching
This measures skill and knowledge in a subject area.
Grant
Job Shadowing
Proficiency test
Student teaching
A period during which a student teacher practices and acquires teaching skills under the supervision of an experienced teacher.
Grant
Job shadowing
Proficiency test
Student teaching
True or False: Your thoughts, views, and values form your philosophy of teaching.
True
False
True or False: All colleges and universities have excellent teacher education programs.
True
False
True or False: Many states have reciprocal agreements that honor teaching credentials issued in another state.
True
False
True or False: Elementary and secondary education students must complete college course work related to education.
True
False
True or False: Student teachers begin their teaching experience by taking over for the teacher for the entire day while under his or her supervision.
True
False
The best way to learn about teacher education programs is to ____________.
talk to your guidance counselor
ask your teachers for their recommendations
visit the colleges and universities that interest you
All of the above.
The steps to become a teacher are...
High school preparation
College preparation and teacher training
Classroom experiences and student teaching
Gaining certification
All of the above
The fourth step in becoming a teacher is to ____________.
become certified
take a proficiency test
gain experience through student teaching
participate in service-learning
The steps to gaining teacher certification include all of the following except ____________.
earning a bachelor’s degree or higher
pledging a fraternity or sorority
completing student teaching
completing an approved teacher certification program
A portfolio should include all of the following except _____.
a list of your high school classes
examples from your experiences showing your skills
a list of your social network friends
community service activities you have done
Developing a philosophy of teaching ____________.
is very easy to do
is not necessary until you begin interviewing for teaching positions
helps you think seriously about your beliefs and values
should not change despite your experiences
Which of the following statements about volunteering is true?
There are few opportunities for volunteering with children.
Volunteer experiences help you work on problem-solving skills.
Volunteering provides no leadership experience.
Volunteer work should not be added to your résumé.
A person's portfolio
is a scrapbook for his or her life
should include a random selection of artifacts
should not be shown to anyone before it is used
shows how the person's skills have evolved
Job shadowing activities
help you identify the skills you need
are long-term
should only be arranged by a counselor
have to happen at a store
A teacher transferred to Columbia County from Gwinnett County (in Georgia). He has been teaching AP Government for 7 years, and will be starting his 8th year at Greenbrier High School. He has a Master's Degree in Education and a valid Georgia teaching certificate. How much will he make this year according to the salary schedule?
$61,067
$66,059
$68,442
$75,837
