PHIL MIDTERM EXAM Q&As
technology and electronic media have become a primary focus in_______________ areas
a. critical thinking
b. social and civic development
c. digital and visual literacy
d. all of the above - d. all of the above
You have just finished college and obtained certification in a northeastern state, but you have decided
that you would like to teach in the Southeast. What do you most need to know if you want to become
employable in a southeastern state?
a. whether the college from which you graduated is a five-year or a fifth-year program
b. whether your college adhered to CAEP requirements for teacher education
c. which reciprocity agreements are currently valid in the state in which you are now certified
d. which southeastern states have arrangements for alternative certification - c. which reciprocity
agreements are currently valid in the state in which you are now certified
More than forty states have adopted the use of the ____________exam to test for basic professional
knowledge in reading, mathematics, and communication.
a. SAT
b. ACT
c. basic skills test
d. Praxis - D. Praxis
When considering the average salary range of teachers, __________ can be expected
a. $25-$35,000
b. $45-$55,000
c. above $65,000
d. $10-$25,000 - B. $45-$55,000
The minimum educational requirement that all states require of teacher is a(n)
a. associate's degree.
b. bachelor's degree
c. basic certification.
d. master's degree. - B. Bachelor's degree
In the acronym HOUSSE, the "O" stands for which of the following?
a. Obligatory
b. Occupational
c. Objective
,d. Omnibus - C. Objective
The SAT and ACT scores of prospective teachers
a. are significantly lower than those of other college-educated adults.
b. are higher than those of students majoring in business, psychology, and the health professions.
c. increased every year during the 1970s.
d. have increased since the early 1980s. - d. have increased since the early 1980s
The American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE) states that the low proportion
of minority teachers constitutes
a. a devastating crisis.
b. a calm pattern.
c. no need for concern.
d. a future trend that is decreasing. - a. a devastating crisis
The term "highly qualified teacher" implies a teacher must have ____________.
a. full state certification and licensure
b. a bachelor's degree
c. demonstrated competency in each core subject taught
d. all of the above - d. all of the above
Minority groups in the teaching profession
a. are likely to decline as a proportion of the total teaching force.
b. are expanding at a rate similar to the school-age population.
c. are in proportion to their numbers in the larger U.S. population.
d. are likely to become a larger proportion of the teaching force in the near future. - a. are likely to
decline as a proportion of the total teaching force
The growing trend towards caring for students with special needs is increasing. The practice of
________ in a regular classroom is a growing trend for full inclusion.
a. mainstreaming
b. isolation
c. alternative buildings
d. limited services - a. mainstreaming
To what degree does a teacher's salary vary among and within the states?
a. not at all
b. only slightly
c. moderately
d. considerably - d. considerably
, How have state governments responded to reforms recommended through HOUSSE and mandated in
the No Child Left Behind Act?
a. They listened sympathetically but had little response.
b. They took actions consistent with the reports.
c. They implemented reforms even beyond those recommended in the reports.
d. They largely ignored the reports. - b. they took actions consistent with the reports
In which field of study has there been a persistent shortage of teachers?
a. Math and science
b. Social science
c. Physical education
d. English - a. math and science
The first three Teacher Residency programs established in America were in which three cities?
a. Atlanta | Cleveland | Portland
b. Seattle | New York | Detroit
c. Boston | Chicago| Denver
d. Los Angeles | Miami| San Diego - c. boston | chicago | denver
Which of the following statements describes developments that have occurred over the last decade in
teacher education and certification?
a. There is greater emphasis on methods for teaching students with disabilities and other populations.
b. There is greater attention paid to developing teachers' ability to think reflectively.
c. There is an increased emphasis on the use of technology in teacher training.
d. All of the above. - d. all of the above
Which of the following is likely to increase the demand for more new teacher positions?
a. fewer teachers leaving the profession
b. staff development programs
c. reductions in class size
d. innovative alternative certification programs - c. reductions in class size
A recent emphasis on improving students' thinking and comprehensive skills emphasizes
_________________ as a central theme in teacher education
a. written focus
b. reflective teaching
c. rote learning
d. technology - b. reflective teaching
Recent polls taken in 2008 indicated that the level of job satisfaction of teachers since 1984 has
__________.
technology and electronic media have become a primary focus in_______________ areas
a. critical thinking
b. social and civic development
c. digital and visual literacy
d. all of the above - d. all of the above
You have just finished college and obtained certification in a northeastern state, but you have decided
that you would like to teach in the Southeast. What do you most need to know if you want to become
employable in a southeastern state?
a. whether the college from which you graduated is a five-year or a fifth-year program
b. whether your college adhered to CAEP requirements for teacher education
c. which reciprocity agreements are currently valid in the state in which you are now certified
d. which southeastern states have arrangements for alternative certification - c. which reciprocity
agreements are currently valid in the state in which you are now certified
More than forty states have adopted the use of the ____________exam to test for basic professional
knowledge in reading, mathematics, and communication.
a. SAT
b. ACT
c. basic skills test
d. Praxis - D. Praxis
When considering the average salary range of teachers, __________ can be expected
a. $25-$35,000
b. $45-$55,000
c. above $65,000
d. $10-$25,000 - B. $45-$55,000
The minimum educational requirement that all states require of teacher is a(n)
a. associate's degree.
b. bachelor's degree
c. basic certification.
d. master's degree. - B. Bachelor's degree
In the acronym HOUSSE, the "O" stands for which of the following?
a. Obligatory
b. Occupational
c. Objective
,d. Omnibus - C. Objective
The SAT and ACT scores of prospective teachers
a. are significantly lower than those of other college-educated adults.
b. are higher than those of students majoring in business, psychology, and the health professions.
c. increased every year during the 1970s.
d. have increased since the early 1980s. - d. have increased since the early 1980s
The American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE) states that the low proportion
of minority teachers constitutes
a. a devastating crisis.
b. a calm pattern.
c. no need for concern.
d. a future trend that is decreasing. - a. a devastating crisis
The term "highly qualified teacher" implies a teacher must have ____________.
a. full state certification and licensure
b. a bachelor's degree
c. demonstrated competency in each core subject taught
d. all of the above - d. all of the above
Minority groups in the teaching profession
a. are likely to decline as a proportion of the total teaching force.
b. are expanding at a rate similar to the school-age population.
c. are in proportion to their numbers in the larger U.S. population.
d. are likely to become a larger proportion of the teaching force in the near future. - a. are likely to
decline as a proportion of the total teaching force
The growing trend towards caring for students with special needs is increasing. The practice of
________ in a regular classroom is a growing trend for full inclusion.
a. mainstreaming
b. isolation
c. alternative buildings
d. limited services - a. mainstreaming
To what degree does a teacher's salary vary among and within the states?
a. not at all
b. only slightly
c. moderately
d. considerably - d. considerably
, How have state governments responded to reforms recommended through HOUSSE and mandated in
the No Child Left Behind Act?
a. They listened sympathetically but had little response.
b. They took actions consistent with the reports.
c. They implemented reforms even beyond those recommended in the reports.
d. They largely ignored the reports. - b. they took actions consistent with the reports
In which field of study has there been a persistent shortage of teachers?
a. Math and science
b. Social science
c. Physical education
d. English - a. math and science
The first three Teacher Residency programs established in America were in which three cities?
a. Atlanta | Cleveland | Portland
b. Seattle | New York | Detroit
c. Boston | Chicago| Denver
d. Los Angeles | Miami| San Diego - c. boston | chicago | denver
Which of the following statements describes developments that have occurred over the last decade in
teacher education and certification?
a. There is greater emphasis on methods for teaching students with disabilities and other populations.
b. There is greater attention paid to developing teachers' ability to think reflectively.
c. There is an increased emphasis on the use of technology in teacher training.
d. All of the above. - d. all of the above
Which of the following is likely to increase the demand for more new teacher positions?
a. fewer teachers leaving the profession
b. staff development programs
c. reductions in class size
d. innovative alternative certification programs - c. reductions in class size
A recent emphasis on improving students' thinking and comprehensive skills emphasizes
_________________ as a central theme in teacher education
a. written focus
b. reflective teaching
c. rote learning
d. technology - b. reflective teaching
Recent polls taken in 2008 indicated that the level of job satisfaction of teachers since 1984 has
__________.
