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| what of the following more accurately discribes what acronym KWL |
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| What learners akready Know topic/lesson What leaners already Want about topic or lesson and What Learners learned about lesson/ topic |
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| Which of the following is knowledge NAEYC identifies as critical to the decision making processes involved in developmentally appropriate practices? |
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knowledge about how children develop and learn.
knowledge about the individual children in a group.
knowledge of the social and cultural context in which children live and learn. |
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| Which of the following represents a legitimate State Board for Educator Certification approved “route to becoming certified” as an educator in Texas? |
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University-based programs
Alternative programs for educator preparation
Certification based on credentials from outside Texas |
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intellectual rewards
emotional impact of making a difference |
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job security
salaries, when combined with benefits and work schedule |
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| many varied individual tasks besides teaching |
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| ability to deal with a variety of tasks at the same time. |
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| when things demand sudden unexpected need for decision-making. |
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| inconsistencies in circumstances/different teachers respond differently. |
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| many varied individual tasks besides teaching. |
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| Which of the following is the better definition for the term pedagogy? |
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| knowledge of general principles of teaching and learning. |
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| Which of the following does your text consider to be one of the three most important teacher professional roles? |
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creating productive learning environments.
working with parents and other caregivers.
designing lesson plans |
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| Which of the following is, according to your text, a characteristic of professionalism? |
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Professionals understand and utilize a specialized body of knowledge in serving clients.
Professionals are autonomous.
Professionals use reflection to guide decision making. |
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| A “code of ethics” is most accurately described as |
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guidelines that affirm common values and commitments of a profession, while
providing guidelines for decision-making when there are conflicting obligations and
responsibilities in their line of work |
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| The NAEYC Code of Ethics addresses which of the following area(s) of professional relationships that is not addressed by most other professional organizations’ codes of ethics? |
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relationships with families
relationships with community and society |
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| The four major areas of pedagogy and professional responsibilities standards for Texas teachers include which of the following? |
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professionalism.
developmentally appropriate curriculum/lesson planning and assessment.
developmentally appropriate classroom management.
employment of developmentally appropriate teaching strategies/techniques to engage learners. |
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| Which of the following is a characteristic of today’s classrooms? |
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Classrooms are becoming more culturally, ethnically, linguistically and religiously diverse.
Accountability and high-stakes testing are a way of life in today’s classrooms. |
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| testing designed to identify those candidates who have demonstrated the level of professional and subject-matter knowledge required to perform satisfactorily in their teaching field. |
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| an appraisal instrument used within the state of Texas that is designed to assess the level of teacher effectiveness and professional development within the educational setting. |
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| standardized learner outcomes that describe what learners in Texas are to know and be able to do. |
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| standardized assessments used in the state of Texas to assess the effectiveness of the teaching/learning process. |
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| The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 mandated that |
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all states have rigorous state-developed curriculum standards in place.
programs be developed by states to assess learners’ performance on tests related to standards.
states perform interventions to help learners whose achievement levels fall below certain standards. |
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| Which of the following represents a legitimate State Board for Educator Certification approved “route to becoming certified” as an educator in Texas? |
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traditional university-based programs.
alternative certification programs.
certification based on credentials from outside Texas. |
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| a document that provides an overview of an individual’s job qualifications and work experience. |
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| a collection of important documents teachers submit when they apply for teaching positions. |
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| sample works of your professional abilities |
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| Which of the following represents a good guideline for interviewing effectively? |
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be punctual, professionally attired, and use standard English and grammar.
answer questions specifically and provide examples when appropriate.
communicate empathy for children and a desire to work with them. |
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| Which of the following is a true, yet realistic statement with regard to how you might select your work place as a teacher? |
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| make sure there is a good fit between your philosophy and the principal’s. |
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| Which of the following is suggested by your text as a good survival skill for beginning teachers? |
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be organized.
have a well-thought-out classroom management plan.
plan teaching strategies that are likely to be engaging for the learners you will teach. |
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| Which of the following is an example of a route to career-long professional development? |
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membership in professional organizations.
becoming a teacher leader.
attaining NBPTS certification |
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| Which of the following appropriately labels the letters of the acronyms for the professional organizations listed? |
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NEA is National Education Association
CEC is Council for Exceptional Children |
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