_Exam 1 - Comprehensive_Study_Guide_Questions_and_Answers Flashcards
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Define: Tenure
A policy that provides job security for teachers after a probationary period, ensuring due process before dismissal.
Define: Teacher Attrition
The rate at which teachers leave the profession due to factors like burnout, low pay, or dissatisfaction.
How do teacher preparation programs prepare future educators?
They include coursework in pedagogy, subject knowledge, classroom management, and hands-on student teaching experience.
Define: Student-Centered Learning
An instructional approach that tailors teaching to students’ needs, interests, and abilities, emphasizing active participation.
Define: Blended Learning
A teaching approach that combines online digital tools with traditional face-to-face classroom methods.
How do teacher salaries vary based on factors like education and location?
Salaries increase with experience and higher education degrees. Pay varies by state, district, and school type (public vs. private).
Define: Salary Schedule
A chart outlining teacher pay based on years of experience (steps) and education level (columns).
What is the role of teacher reflection in professional growth?
Regular self-reflection helps teachers evaluate their teaching methods, adapt strategies, and improve student learning outcomes.
How does globalization impact education?
Globalization emphasizes the need for cross-cultural understanding, critical thinking, and collaboration to prepare students for a globalized workforce.
What is the significance of tenure in teaching?
Tenure provides job security and due process protections, though teachers can still be dismissed for misconduct.
Define: Inclusive Classroom
A learning environment where all students, regardless of ability, background, or learning style, feel valued and supported.
What are alternative certification pathways for teachers?
Programs like Teach for America or state-specific alternative licensure allow career-changers to enter teaching more quickly.
Define: Pension
A retirement plan for teachers, typically funded by both the teacher and the school district.
How does Universal Design for Learning (UDL) support diverse students?
UDL provides multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression to accommodate all learners in the classroom.
What is the difference between equity and equality in education?
Equity means providing students with what they need to succeed, while equality means treating all students the same.
What is the role of standardized testing in education?
Standardized testing is used to measure student achievement and hold schools accountable but can create pressure on educators.
Define: Standardized Testing
Uniform assessments used to measure students’ academic achievement and compare performance across schools or districts.
How do implicit biases affect teaching practices?
Unconscious biases can influence teacher expectations, student interactions, and classroom discipline, affecting student outcomes.
What is procedural due process in special education?
Procedural due process ensures that students with disabilities and their families have the right to challenge school decisions about their education.
What are the ethical responsibilities of teachers?
Teachers must treat students fairly, maintain confidentiality, avoid biases, and uphold professional boundaries.
What are the pathways to becoming a teacher?
Becoming a teacher requires a bachelor’s degree, student teaching experience, and passing state certification exams.
How does emotional intelligence affect teaching and learning?
Emotional intelligence helps teachers manage classroom interactions, empathize with students, and foster a positive learning environment.
What are the different learning styles, and how do they impact education?
The three primary learning styles are visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. Effective teaching integrates multiple styles.
Define: Intrinsic Motivation
Internal drive to engage in learning for personal satisfaction rather than external rewards.
