Ch. 2 Vocab Flashcards - CTE II

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alternative school

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An alternative school is a small, highly individualized school separate from a regular school.

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charter schools

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Charter schools are independent schools that are given a charter to operate by a school district, state, or national government.

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classroom climate

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Classroom climate is the atmosphere or quality of life in a classroom, determined by how individuals interact with one another.

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code of ethics

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A code of ethics is a set of guidelines that defines appropriate behavior for professionals.

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early childhood education

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Early childhood education is an educational program for children from birth to age 8.

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emergency certification

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Emergency certification is a temporary, substandard certification requirements set by a state in response to a shortage of teachers.

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English language learners

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Students not currently proficient in English and in the process of developing their English language skills.

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individualized education program

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An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a plan for meeting an exceptional learner's educational needs, specifying goals, objectives, services, and procedures for evaluating progress.

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magnet school

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A magnet school is a school offering a curriculum that focuses on a specific area such as the performing arts, mathematics, science, international studies, or technology.

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pedagogical expertise

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Pedagogical expertise is the knowledge accomplished teachers possess regarding how to present subject matter to students through the use of analogies, metaphors, experiments, demonstrations, illustrations and other instructional strategies.