WorksheetsUnit 1 Test: Career Exploration and Awareness (Study Guide)
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 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
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. The need for highly qualified teachers is expected to increase.
True
False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. Cooperative extension educators or agents provide educational programs only at universities for professionals.
True
False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. Teacher salaries are consistent and seldom vary.
True
False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. Job shadowing is a good way to get a firsthand look at a career that you find interesting.
True
False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. All colleges and universities have highly regarded teacher education programs. (Mark False)
True
False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. Joining student organizations can help someone interested in a career as a teacher practice teamwork, leadership, planning, and organization skills.
True
False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. Volunteer activities should not be listed in a portfolio.
True
False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. Although portfolios vary, there are several documents that are often part of a personal teaching portfolio.
True
False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. New time-management techniques may take several weeks to become comfortable and automatic habits.
True
False
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. All of the following are personality characteristics of effective teachers, except ____.
caring
flexibility
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.
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 work hours and large classes can be some of the ____ of teaching.
rewards
options
benefits
challenges
Which of the following statements about administration and administrative support careers is false?
People in these careers mainly work behind the scenes.
People in these careers help lead, manage, and support the instructors.
Professionals in these careers only work in the principal’s office.
Curriculum developers, program directors, and coaches are examples of administration and administrative support careers.
A ____ helps develop course content in a program of study or specific course.
psychologist
curriculum developer
career counselor
speech-language pathologist
All of the following are examples of teaching specialists, except ____.
physical education teachers
classroom teachers
foreign language teachers
special education teachers
Location, amount of education, years of experience, and additional responsibilities are all factors that impact a teacher’s ____.
specialty
career
happiness
salary
Teaching dual-language learners is called ____.
foreign language instruction
tutoring
bilingual education
special education
____ schools are funded by tax dollars.
Private
Public
Nonsectarian
Religious
All of the following are good ways to learn about teacher education programs except ____.
talk to your guidance counselor
ask your teachers for their recommendations
visit the colleges and universities that interest you
watch a sitcom about student teaching
After acquiring a bachelor's degree or higher and successfully completing an approved teacher education program, the next part of the process requires a new teacher to ____.
become certified
take a proficiency test
gain experience through student teaching
participate in service-learning
The process for gaining teacher certification includes all of the following except ____.
earning a bachelor's degree or higher
joining a fraternity or sorority
completing student teaching
completing an approved teacher certification program
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 ideas and beliefs
will not change despite your experiences
Which of the following statements about volunteering is true?
There are few opportunities for volunteering with children.
Volunteer experiences require problem-solving skills.
Volunteering provides no leadership experience.
Volunteer work is not important on your résumé.
Job shadowing activities ____.
help you identify the skills you need
are long-term
should only be arranged by a counselor
are an integral part of service-learning
A type of volunteer effort that involves analyzing needs, learning related information, planning a way to help, following through, and evaluating the experience is called ___.
job shadowing
service-learning
classroom learning
on-the-job training
Which of the following is not true of creating a career plan?
It helps students map their way to the future they want.
It outlines how students can reach their career goals.
It remains the same throughout a student's life.
It identifies concrete steps students need to take.
When working to polish your portfolio, you should do all of the following except ___
be selective about what to include
check to see that all the artifacts are updated
proofread all documents
throw away pieces that you decide not to use
A ____ résumé emphasizes your qualifications, skills, and achievements.
chronological
functional
traditional
contemporary
When choosing a college or university, you should do all of the following except ___
consider the size and location
verify the school's accreditation
look at a school's reputation
immediately rule out schools because of tuition costs
An effective portfolio should ___
downplay your accomplishments
reflect your uniqueness
be similar to that of your classmates
be completed just before the job interview
A portfolio should include all of the following except ___
a list of your high school classes
examples of experiences showing your skills
a list of your social network friends
community service activities you have done
All of the following are true of time management except ___
is important for students and teachers
is difficult but can be aided by the use of a planner
becomes less important when you become a teaching professional
helps to establish routines
Ongoing professional development ____.
helps teachers keep pace with changes, such as technology
must be done through college course work
does not include attendance at conferences and workshops
is not necessary once a teacher earns a teaching certificate
Each of the following is a benefit of membership in a professional organization except ____.
providing newsletters, journals, and online postings to update teachers
having limited networking opportunities
sometimes offering student memberships
providing options for leadership positions
All of the following are associations for professional educators except ____.
American Federation of Teachers
Association of American Educators
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Educators Rising
All of the following are steps used when coping with stress except ____.
figuring out the true source of stress
making changes to reduce pressure
remembering that you have no control over your reactions
considering long-term strategies for reducing stress
