EDF2720 Final Exam questions WITH ACTUAL CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
When can teachers be fired for insubordination? - ANSWER-When they deliberately defy school
authorities or violate reasonable school rules.
What must a teacher's contract have? - ANSWER-A meeting of the minds, valid consideration, legal
subject matter, competent parties, and definite terms.
Who hires teachers? - ANSWER-The school board
To have valid consideration, - ANSWER-Each party must give up something of value.
What is meant by definite terms? - ANSWER-It means that the contract must be clear enough so that
each party knows what is required by it.
What does legal subject matter mean? - ANSWER-It means that the contract cannot require the parties
to commit a crime or act against public policy.
When does the contract become legally binding? - ANSWER-When the school board approves the
contract.
When can a teacher's contract be automatically renewed? - ANSWER-If the school board fails to provide
a timely notice to the teacher.
What sets the standards for teacher certification? - ANSWER-State law
, Teacher tenure is governed by - ANSWER-State law
Can a teacher be liable for failing to report child abuse? - ANSWER-Yes. All states require that teachers
and administrators report suspected child abuse and they may be liable for failing to report.
Do teachers have legal protection from lawsuits if the abuse and neglect is not substantiated? - ANSWER-
Most states provide legal protection from suits if the report was filed in good faith.
Can a teacher be disciplined for failing to report suspected child abuse? - ANSWER-Yes. Teachers may be
disciplined for failing to report suspected child abuse, which can result in a fine or even imprisonment.
Must teachers be certain before reporting abuse or neglect? - ANSWER-No. Teachers need to have a
reason to believe or a reasonable cause to believe or suspect that a child was subjected to abuse or
neglect.
Which of the following could be copyrighted - ANSWER-All of the above.
What is the doctrine of fair use? - ANSWER-It allows copyrighted work to be used in a reasonable
manner without the owner's consent.
Why is the Pickering v. Board of Education decision significant? - ANSWER-Because it was the first time
the U.S. Supreme Court balanced the interests of the teacher in speaking about a matter of public
concern and the interests of an employer in promoting efficiency in the school.
True or False? Explain. UCF will issue your teaching license automatically upon graduation. Where did
you find your answers? (provide a source) How did you find your answers? - ANSWER-UCF's official
website refers to information about their different education programs. The site states that, "Graduates
of this Florida state-approved teacher preparation program will qualify for a Professional Florida
Educator's Certificate." So it seems that people who graduate in education will qualify immediately for
their license but may not obtain it immediately.
What is reciprocity? Where did you find your answer? (provide a source) - ANSWER-"...states that have
teaching certification reciprocity agreements usually allow educators moving from one state to another
DETAILED ANSWERS
When can teachers be fired for insubordination? - ANSWER-When they deliberately defy school
authorities or violate reasonable school rules.
What must a teacher's contract have? - ANSWER-A meeting of the minds, valid consideration, legal
subject matter, competent parties, and definite terms.
Who hires teachers? - ANSWER-The school board
To have valid consideration, - ANSWER-Each party must give up something of value.
What is meant by definite terms? - ANSWER-It means that the contract must be clear enough so that
each party knows what is required by it.
What does legal subject matter mean? - ANSWER-It means that the contract cannot require the parties
to commit a crime or act against public policy.
When does the contract become legally binding? - ANSWER-When the school board approves the
contract.
When can a teacher's contract be automatically renewed? - ANSWER-If the school board fails to provide
a timely notice to the teacher.
What sets the standards for teacher certification? - ANSWER-State law
, Teacher tenure is governed by - ANSWER-State law
Can a teacher be liable for failing to report child abuse? - ANSWER-Yes. All states require that teachers
and administrators report suspected child abuse and they may be liable for failing to report.
Do teachers have legal protection from lawsuits if the abuse and neglect is not substantiated? - ANSWER-
Most states provide legal protection from suits if the report was filed in good faith.
Can a teacher be disciplined for failing to report suspected child abuse? - ANSWER-Yes. Teachers may be
disciplined for failing to report suspected child abuse, which can result in a fine or even imprisonment.
Must teachers be certain before reporting abuse or neglect? - ANSWER-No. Teachers need to have a
reason to believe or a reasonable cause to believe or suspect that a child was subjected to abuse or
neglect.
Which of the following could be copyrighted - ANSWER-All of the above.
What is the doctrine of fair use? - ANSWER-It allows copyrighted work to be used in a reasonable
manner without the owner's consent.
Why is the Pickering v. Board of Education decision significant? - ANSWER-Because it was the first time
the U.S. Supreme Court balanced the interests of the teacher in speaking about a matter of public
concern and the interests of an employer in promoting efficiency in the school.
True or False? Explain. UCF will issue your teaching license automatically upon graduation. Where did
you find your answers? (provide a source) How did you find your answers? - ANSWER-UCF's official
website refers to information about their different education programs. The site states that, "Graduates
of this Florida state-approved teacher preparation program will qualify for a Professional Florida
Educator's Certificate." So it seems that people who graduate in education will qualify immediately for
their license but may not obtain it immediately.
What is reciprocity? Where did you find your answer? (provide a source) - ANSWER-"...states that have
teaching certification reciprocity agreements usually allow educators moving from one state to another
