Ch. 3 Vocab - CTE I

advanced placement course

• An advanced placement course is a course that is more difficult and rigorous than a regular high school course and includes content comparable to beginning-level college classes

• An advanced placement course is a standard high school class with no college credit.
• An advanced placement course is a remedial class for struggling students.
• An advanced placement course is a vocational training program for high school students.

certified teacher

• A certified teacher is someone who has completed a teaching degree but is not recognized by any authority.
• A certified teacher is a teacher who has met the state requirements for teacher preparation.

• A certified teacher is an individual who teaches without any formal qualifications.
• A certified teacher is a person who has been awarded a teaching certificate by a private organization.

cooperating teacher

• A cooperating teacher is an administrator overseeing the school.
• A cooperating teacher is a student teacher who leads the class.
• A cooperating teacher is a classroom teacher who supervises and mentors the student teacher.

• A cooperating teacher is a peer who shares lesson plans with other teachers.

dual-credit course

• A course that is college/university level course in which high school students enroll, and on successful completion of the course simultaneously earns both high school and postsecondary credits.

• A course that provides vocational training only.
• A course that is exclusively for college students.
• A course that only offers high school credit.

job shadowing

• Job shadowing is the act of following a person on the job for a few hours, a day, or even longer to experience what the person's career typically involves.

• Job shadowing is a formal interview process for job applicants.
• Job shadowing is a method of performance evaluation for employees.
• Job shadowing involves training employees in a classroom setting.

philosophy of teaching

• The philosophy of teaching is solely about classroom management techniques.
• The philosophy of teaching is a historical overview of educational systems.
• The philosophy of teaching is a personal statement about an individual's thoughts, views, and values as they relate to the practice of teaching.

• The philosophy of teaching focuses exclusively on student assessment methods.

prerequisite course

• A prerequisite course is an optional class that can be taken at any time.
• A prerequisite course is a class that can be taken concurrently with another course.
• A prerequisite course is a class that is only recommended but not required.
• A prerequisite course is a course that a student must complete before entering a program or prior to taking a higher-level course.

proficiency test

• A proficiency test is a test that measures skill and knowledge in a subject area.

• A proficiency test is an informal quiz given by teachers.
• A proficiency test is a measure of a person's age and experience.
• A proficiency test is a standardized exam for college admissions.

reciprocal agreement

• A legal contract that prohibits any exchange of services.
• An informal understanding without any obligations.
• An agreement among states to honor the teaching credentials (certificates or licenses) issued in another state with which they have an agreement.

• A one-sided agreement where only one party benefits.

service-learning

• Service-learning is a combination of classroom learning with meaningful hands-on experience to meet community needs.

• Service-learning is a method of traditional classroom teaching.
• Service-learning focuses solely on academic research.
• Service-learning is a type of online course.