Foundation of education

What are some motivations for choosing a career in teaching?

• Desire to impart knowledge

• Interest in and excitement about teaching

• Desire to perform a valuable service to society

• All of the above

What are some challenges teachers may encounter in their profession?

• Helping students at all levels

• None of the above

• Teaching disadvantaged students

• Working with special-education populations

What is a growing concern related to the teaching force diversity?

• Decreasing the number of minority teachers

• Increasing the number of nonminority teachers

• Hiring teachers from diverse cultural backgrounds

• Increasing the number of minority teachers

What are some factors that affect teacher pay?

• Years of experience

• Location

• All of the above

• Educational level

What is an alternative to traditional teacher education programs?

• Bachelor's degree

• Five years of college work

• Alternative Certification programs

• Completing a teaching certificate

What is a trend in teacher education that focuses on improving students' thinking and comprehensive skills?

• Early Field Experience

• Fifth-Year and Five-Year Programs

• Reflective Teaching

• Technology Proficiency

What are some reasons for teacher job satisfaction?

• Not enough time for lesson planning

• Unclear supervision criteria

• Good relation with teachers and parents

• Inadequate salaries

How can teachers cope with stress?

• Avoiding vacations and meditation

• Balancing work with hobbies and good nutrition

• Working extra hours

• Avoiding exercise and rest

What is the purpose of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLBA) regarding teacher quality?

• To decrease teacher salaries

• To mandate statewide testing in reading and math

• To eliminate teacher certification requirements

• To reduce the number of highly qualified teachers

What are some efforts to empower teachers in the school environment?

• Eliminating lead teacher positions

• Implementing school-based management

• Increasing standardized testing

• Reducing teacher autonomy