Chapter 2 Becoming A Teacher Test

Developing a philosophy of teaching _____________.

• is very easy to do.

• is not necessary until you begin interviewing for teaching positions.

• helps you think seriously about your beliefs and valuses

• should not change despite your experiences.

Your portfolio should include all of the following except ___________.

• a list of your high school classes.

• examples from your experiences showing your skills

• a list of your social network friends

• community service activities you have done.

An effective portfolio should ________

• downplay your accomplishments

• reflect your uniqueness

• be similar to that of your classmates

• be done all at once, just before the job interview

The steps to gaining teacher certification include all of the following except ______.

• earning a bachelor's degree or higher

• pledging a fraternity or sorority

• competing student teaching

• competing an approved teacher certification program

The steps in setting a career goal include all of the following except __________..

• deciding exactly what subjects and age groups you would like to teach.

• writing down exactly what you want to accomplish in specific terms

• outlining the steps needed to complete the goal.

• identifying a series of small goals needed to achieve your main goal.

The best way to learn about teacher education programs is to _______.

• talk to your guidance counselor

• ask your teachers their recommendations

• visit the colleges and universities that interest you

• all of the above

High school students are too young to begin setting career goals

• True

• Fa;lse

Job-shadowing is a good way to get a first-hand look at a career that you find interesting.

• True

• False

All colleges and universities have ecxellent teacher education programs.

• True

• False

The student teaching experience can occur any time during your college education.

• True

• False