One drawback of using schools as vehicles for cultural transmission is that

8Question 1

Some behaviors a teacher might see in a child identified as having autism spectrum disorder (ASD) include

A struggle with social interactions and communications

Repetitive behaviors such as rocking or cracking knuckles

Brilliant in a subject but struggles when changing classes throughout the day

All of the above

2 points

Question 2

How can prospective teachers best prepare to deal with cultural diversity that will be experienced within the classroom?

Spend time in communities whose residents differ from you in terms of ethnicity, culture, or language.

Volunteer in schools that differ from those you attended

Seek out experiences to broaden your understanding and culture. For example, travel to foreign countries.

All of the above

2 points

Question 3

Ryan and Cooper refer to bullying conducted using electronic devices such as computers, cell phones, or tablets as

e-intimidation.

online victimizing.

social strong-arming.

cyberbullying.

2 points

Question 4

Socialization is an important element of schooling. As a result of socialization, children learn how to

succeed academically.

become productivemembers of society.

pursue their own interests.

become more popular.

2 points

Question 5

Singleton is a divorced mother of two children who works at a local shipping company. If she is representative of most divorced mothers, what is the most significant problem she is facing?

Deep feelings of depression after her marriage ended

The relocation of her family, including finding a new home and a new school for her children

The financial strain of supporting her family on limited income

Harassment from her ex-husband

2 points

Question 6

Of the following extrinsic rewards, which is most closely associated with teaching?

A competitive salary

High status and prestige

Power over one's subordinates and associates

A work schedule allowing generous time for oneself

2 points

Question 7

Teachers must be aware of potential signs of abuse and know school policy and procedures for reporting abuse because

Educators are legally responsible for reporting suspected cases of child abuse in all 50 states

Teachers rank among the most frequent reporters of mistreatment of a child

Teachers can provide emotional safety and stability for a child in an abusive situation

All of the above

2 points

Question 8

The two main strategies for serving gifted and talented children are acceleration and enrichment. What is the difference between these two terms?

Acceleration references gifted students being able to work at their own pace.

Enrichment activities are provided to gifted students if the classroom teacher has additional time to create them. They are often in the form of worksheets.

Acceleration references gifted students working at the pace of the majority of their peers.

Enrichment activities are provided to all students, gifted and non-gifted, to go beyond the regular curriculum in greater depth and breadth.

Acceleration references gifted students working at a pace that matches their abilities which is often faster than their age norms.

Enrichment is actually an increased difficulty level of the standard classroom curriculum.

Acceleration references gifted students working at a pace that matches their abilities which is often faster than their age norms.

Enrichment activities provide an opportunity for gifted students to engage in independent and collaborative inquiry that develops their problem solving abilities.

2 points

Question 9

Mrs. Wasserberg is the principal of Kenmont High School, located in an urban area. She has managed to develop ways for all staff members to have positive and productive interactions with students, while maintaining order. Such an atmosphere in a school, according to research, helps reduce which of the following problems?

Teenage pregnancy

Child abuse

Violence and vandalism in schools

Teen-age suicide

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Question 10

Denise, a sales representative, is considering a career switch to become a teacher. She is bright and outgoing and likes the high pay she has earned in sales. Yet she has felt drawn to teaching because of the positive contribution she could make to students' lives. If she makes the career switch, which reward is Denise least likely to experience in teaching?

A lively intellectual atmosphere with colleagues and students

A work schedule offering generous personal time

The satisfaction of contributing positively to others' lives

A salary that rivals other professional salaries

2 points

Question 11

Social reconstructionists believe that

the world is fine as it is.

the young are agents of change.

everyone should learn about the nation's culture in the same way.

the wisdom of the past is very important.

2 points

Question 12

Juan believes that schools can help students become actively involved in alleviating the problem of homelessness. Juan personifies the view of

cultural transmission.

human development education.

social reconstructionism.

the acculturator model of schooling.

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Question 13

Some states have passed laws forbidding instruction in any language but English, with the basic idea of producing a society with one dominant culture. This process of incorporating an immigrant group into the mainstream culture is often referred to as

socializing.

enculturation.

pluralism.

separatism.

2 points

Question 14

According to Ryan and Cooper, the question “Why teach?” is important because our answer is a good indicator of

what kind of institution is best for our training.

what subjects we will teach.

what we will accomplish as teachers.

how we will feel about standardized testing.

2 points

Question 15

It is the third week of September, and you are just beginning to know your first-grade students. One child, Marcus, stands out in your mind. He has not made friends with any playmates so far, and he rarely talks to the other children. Yesterday, during playtime, he stomped on a cardboard puzzle after playing with it for several minutes. Later, he told you he got mad at it because “it wasn't all fitting in.” During the past several days, he has had several such outbursts, usually when things get busy in the class, such as when lining up for lunch or recess, or marching to music. Given his behavior, you think he may

have dyslexia.

have a low IQ.

be suffering from abuse.

All of the above

2 points

Question 16

How could one describe the anticipated proportional population growth trends among the various ethnic groups?

The populations of Asian Americans, Hispanics, and whites will rapidly increase. African Americans will experience a slight decline in growth.

Whites and African Americans will experience steady growth, Asian Americans will experience rapid growth, and Hispanics will experience a decline in growth.

Asian Americans, Hispanics, and African Americans will make significant gains in growth, whereas whites will experience a decline in growth.

African Americans and Hispanics will make large gains in their populations, whereas whites and Asian Americans will experience rapid declines in their growth.

2 points

Question 17

One drawback of using schools as vehicles for cultural transmission is that

time limitations will prevent students from studying all the important works necessary for them to understand the culture.

students may then not be able to recognize the merits of any other culture besides the dominant one of their society.

teachers cannot both prepare students to go to college and impart the benefit of the culture to the students.

schools have achieved limited success in cultural transmission.

2 points

Question 18

After reading several novels about teaching, Jameel has become fascinated with teaching as a career. According to Ryan and Cooper, what else would be a fruitful way to help him decide if teaching is the right career for him?

To work in a variety of part-time jobs to see if teaching is still appealing

To get advice from his former teachers about the realities of teaching

To take a career preference test

To read some more novels and watch movies about teaching

2 points

Question 19

An IEP stands for Individualized Education Plan. Which statement most accurately describes provisions for a student with an IEP

Learning goals which a teacher hopes to obtain during the school year are documented

An instructional aide is assigned to the student to ensure that the student is safe throughout the school day

A written plan of action and legal document of the student’s current academic performance, short term goals, services to be provided, and evaluation of progress.

A specific area set up for the student within the school or classroom that provides and independent working space

2 points

Question 20

A teacher has serious concerns that a student's behavior signals he is contemplating suicide, and one day the student admits that the thought has occurred to him. Which action should the teacher take first?

have a long talk with the student, telling him why he should want to live.

tell the student that he or she will always be available if the student needs to talk.

call the student's parents.

contact the school psychologist or guidance counselor and explain the situation.

2 points

Question 21

Which of the following would fit into the newer definition of giftedness?

A ten-year-old who can add a series of three-digit numbers in her head

A twelve-year-old who can hit a three-point shot in basketball 95 percent of the time

An eight-year-old who can read at a tenth-grade level

All of these would be considered gifted.

2 points

Question 22

The two ethnic groups with highest dropout rates in the United States are

African American and Hispanic.

Native American and Hispanic.

Asian American and Native American.

Hispanic and Pacific Islander.

2 points

Question 23

Which of the following is the best indicator that you will be satisfied teaching?

Listening to your parents, friends, and others who know you well communicate that teaching would be a good career for you

Being attracted to performing an important social service

Knowing that children usually like you very much

Enjoying the power and influence you can have upon others

2 points

Question 24

Intrinsic rewards in teaching include which of the following?

The close work with young people, the actual teaching, and the power

Performing a significant social service and the flexible work schedule

The salary, the actual teaching, and the status

The actual teaching and satisfaction from the performance of an important social service

2 points

Question 25

What is the most prominent argument in favor of multiculturalism?

All ethnic groups and minorities have contributed to the United States. To only focus on the white, male, European perspective results in an incomplete vision.

An appreciation of various cultures is to be hoped for, yet schools cannot realistically teach the important elements of every culture.

Students should focus on the ideas and the forces that have worked to create the United States

All of the above