EDUC Mid-Term

Which statement would most likely be made by a critic of schools' efforts to transmit culture?

Alexis is a teacher who feels strongly about the importance of preparing students to live in a democracy. She feels that this objective is just as important as math or science, and she constantly pushes her colleagues to incorporate civic instruction into their courses, no matter the subject. Alexis's ideas reflect

Economic reconstructionists believe that

As an economic reconstructionist, Paulo Freire argued that

When students, parents, and teachers were asked to rate school goals in a study,

In schools where teachers do not have daily contact with one another and act independently of others in the school, this represents a failure of which "five-factor theory" concept?

Studies on school size have determined that

The current reform efforts in education can be traced to

The economist who argued that school competition and choice would improve the quality of public education was

Which of the following statements most reflects the beliefs of James Coleman?

Which of the following is a characteristic of charter schools?

At a recent school board meeting, a group of parents spoke out on the issue of the poor quality of the district's schools. They demanded the formation of charter schools that emphasized a rigorous, traditional curriculum and teacher-centered classrooms. These parents most closely resemble

An early promoter of vouchers in education was

Which of the following was begun as a tool to desegregate schools?

How many states currently allow open enrollment within their school districts?

There tend to be fewer virtual schools at the elementary levels, primarily because

The experiences that school districts had with the Edison Schools Inc.

Based on poll results, how have Americans' opinion on the idea of charter schools changed in the past decade?

Jean and Stephen were concerned about the quality of education that their son, Galen, was receiving in the neighborhood school. They felt that the secular curriculum did not reflect their strong religious beliefs. As result, they chose to homeschool Galen for the rest of his educational career. The religiously-based motivation on the part of Galen's parents to homeschool him is indicative of

Elaine was homeschooled for most of her life before heading to college at a state university. Based on what is known regarding homeschooled students in college, Elaine will probably

Baltimore middle school was recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a green ribbon school. The school earned this distinction for

According to the survey by the Education Sector, most teachers

Influential teacher organizations are cautiously supportive of a merit pay plan, providing certain provisions are met. Which of the following is NOT one of those provisions?

Historically, who has the LEAST opportunity to give feedback in the school reform movement

In Life in Classrooms, Philip W. Jackson characterizes school life as

Research indicates that because of noninstructional demands (discipline problems, attendance, etc.) teachers lose what percentage of instructional time

Paula is an elementary school teacher who often feels more like the last thing in the world she gets to do is teach her students. She feels as though much of her day is taken up with determining who gets to speak, when to line up for lunch, how the class will work when broken into groups, and so forth. Based on these actions, Paula occupies the role of

According to Jeannie Oakes, tracking persists in schools largely because

According to Goodlad, which statement is true regarding the patterns of classroom interactions?

For all of his schooling, Nicola has found himself in the lower level tracks. Despite this, he has studied hard and has done well in his classes. In his eighth-grade year, one of his teachers urged him to register for college preparatory courses in high school. Inspired by the idea that one of his teachers thought he could actually make it to college, Nicola and his parents met with his counselor. Based on the research by Ray Rist, what is the counselor most likely to tell them?

If detracking is to be successful, schools must

During elementary school, there is

Which of the following statements would most likely be made by a critic of middle school education?

Which of the following best describes a characteristic of adolescent culture in school

Critics of middle school education argue they should be replaced by

When people remember their high school experiences, they are most likely to recall issues concerning the

Regarding the friendships that they make, teens tend to

Which of the following is true of today's families in the U.S.?

Which of the following is true regarding working women?

Emily's parents have just completed a divorce in which both parents will share custody. For Emily, which of the following statements is true?

The most widespread form of substance abuse is

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following is a recommended teaching strategy found to be particularly appropriate for students living in poverty?

Poor students frequently feel alienated from the school experience because

Members of which demographic group are at the greatest risk for committing suicide

In researching poverty, Shirley Brice Heath found that interactions between adults and children

Which of the following ranked highest with girls in describing their peer culture in middle school

Bullying has been an accepted school tradition for so long because

Mercedes, a young Hispanic female, is excited because she is about to celebrate her fifteenth birthday, the quincea-era, which is considered to be a rite of passage into adulthood. Such celebrations are an important part of Mercedes's

Demographically, most of the poor in America are

Attempts to organize Gay-Straight Alliances in schools have been aided by the

In an essay she wrote in her sociology of education course, Eve argued that one of the reasons that minorities struggled academically while in schools was genetic deficiencies that made them incapable of learning at the same pace as non-minority students. Such thinking on Eve's part is indicative of

According to current statistics, racial segregation among groups in society has

Marie is a middle-grades teacher in a large city. Marie believes that all children can learn, and she strives mightily to help her students achieve. Yet, every day in the teacher's workroom she seems to get into arguments with colleagues who feel that it is a waste of time and effort to try to work with the students they teach, since "they're just going to wind up dropping out and going to jail." The attitudes of Marie's colleagues are indicative of

The "Lau Remedies" were important because they

Han is an elementary school student in a rural district. Han's family arrived from Laos, and he speaks very little English. Although Han really wants to do well at school, he struggles, because the instruction is in English only and his teachers make no effort to modify instruction so that he can understand what is going on. Han's experience most closely reflects

By the year 2030, children of color will make up approximately what proportion of the school population?

In diverse classrooms, teachers can use generalizations about students from different cultural groups but should avoid stereotypes. Which of the following is a stereotype?

A major assumption of multicultural education is that

During the past decades, the College Board has worked to diversify its reading lists for its Advanced Placement Exams to reflect works by women, people of color, and writers from Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Such efforts on the part of the College Board reflect which approach to multicultural education?

Which of the following statements about stereotyping is NOT true?

When Carlos Ovando's family first emigrated from Nicaragua, school was difficult for him because of his limited English proficiency and because he was not allowed to speak Spanish at school. His experience was most similar to that of

When a teacher spends only a week of class time talking about important female inventors, the teacher is taking the ________ approach to multicultural education.

Israel Zangwill's 1910 description of America as a "melting pot" best reflects the idea of

Culturally responsive teaching proponent Gloria Ladson-Billings would most likely support all of the following EXCEPT

Frequently, the ability of teachers to engage in LGBT issues in schools is influenced by

When a state implements a law that mandates English-only instruction in schools, the state's action represents which underlying philosophy of bilingual education?

In terms of deciding which approach to bilingual education is most effective, research has indicated that

Nick is a high school teacher in a large city in the Southeast. Although he is white, he works well with the diverse students in his school, as well as with the parents in the community. One of the things students and parents appreciate about Nick is that he is comfortable in the community and he has taken the time to learn about his students and "where they come from." In terms of multicultural education, Nick emphasizes

Which of the following statements best reflects the findings of survey data regarding the state of race relations in America?

Multicultural educators that follow the approach called "teaching the culturally different" primarily advocate

One of the reasons that students in schools are more segregated today than at any time since the Civil Rights movement is

As a student in college, Luisa was shocked at some of the things she was learning in her Survey of American History course. Although she had studied American history before, her teachers had never mentioned many of the things she was learning for the first time from the professor. Luisa's experiences would most closely reflect the effects of

Educator Hilda Taba argued which of the following about the importance of a school curriculum?

Which of the following represents a way in which a teacher might informally influence curriculum?

In recent times, the role of state governments in curricular decisions has

The development of common core state standards that have been adopted in over 40 states reflects the influence on curriculum by

Which of the following groups of states wield the most influence on textbook creation and adoption

Which of the following factors has the greatest potential to undermine the influence of the major textbook adoption states in determining the instructional content of textbooks?

One of the primary reasons that No Child Left Behind was revamped is that

Research on the effectiveness of computers in education shows that

Which statement would most likely be made by a proponent of Common Core Standards?

Andrew is a student in the class Rebecca teaches. While Andrew is not in the lowest percentile of the class, he isn't in the highest, either. In fact, Andrew could go either way in terms of passing or failing. Rebecca will spend

Textbook adoption states

Advantages of the statewide textbook adoption process include all of the following benefits EXCEPT

The phenomenon represented by the test-tampering scandal in Atlanta, Georgia, is most closely associated with

A textbook covers twentieth-century U.S. history without mentioning the continuing struggle for civil rights; and pictures throughout the text portray only harmonious race relations. This is an example of bias called

Which of the following is NOT a reason that standardized tests are popular?

Lisa, Paul, and Jay were given an assignment at the end of their first unit in Spanish I. They were to prepare and act out a skit where they were to assume the roles of students visiting Argentina for Spring Break. They were to enter into a restaurant order a meal, and pay for the meal, all in Spanish. The students knew they were being evaluated on how they performed these tasks, so they took care to do a good job. This sort of task is an example of

According to survey information on the subject of teaching creationism, evolution, or intelligent design in schools, a large segment of the public feels that

Which constitutional amendment is at the heart of the controversies surrounding intelligent design, creationism, and evolution

Research indicates that the frequency of self-censorship

A scientific "theory," such as the theory of evolution, is

"Intelligent design"

The main point of the "saber-tooth curriculum" is that

Which of the following comments is most likely to be made by an opponent of censorship

The next major trend in educational technology appears to be the implementation of

New conceptualizations of intelligence view it as changeable and somewhat controllable. This idea of intelligence is referred to as

Jean is a student in your class. She is very aware of how she feels emotionally, and has a clear idea of her strengths and her limitations. She uses her sense of self as a key resource as she approaches her work in your class. Based on this description, you believe that Jean has

A person who demonstrates strong existential intelligence (the intelligence Gardner is currently exploring) would have the ability to

A student who says, "I failed the test because the fire alarm went off in the middle of the test" appears to exhibit

According to Gardner, if we are to develop students who are willing to face hard truths and value honest behavior, we have to develop the

The idea that "reasoning and control" might combine in way that "enhances living" is most directly associated with the concept of

How might you characterize the changing understanding of intelligence?

Psychologist Daniel Goleman argues that

Which of the following has NOT been given as a reason for single-sex schools

People who are popular, are good leaders, and can make others feel comfortable and connected may be strong in which emotional intelligence dimension?

Which principle of special education implies that children have the right to an education involving accurate diagnosis of individual needs

Today, about ________ percent of the public school student population is identified as gifted.

The principle of the IDEA that states that no child with disabilities may be denied a free, appropriate education is

The concepts in the IDEA that students should be assessed fairly by the use of tests that are free from cultural biases and are in the students' native languages would be covered by which provision

Which of the following is NOT currently one of the five elements of giftedness identified by the National Association for Gifted Children?

Which of the following is true of students receiving special education

A teacher reading the work of Janet Hyde would most likely come to which of the following conclusions about the male and female students in his classes

The case against segregating children with disabilities was made in part because of the findings of

Least-restrictive environment" refers to

One of the reasons that teachers feel uncertain about educating special needs students is that they

Procedural due process" refers to the

After what major event did America experience its first shift toward humanist social attempts at better treatment and education of the disabled?

For teachers involved in gifted education programs, one of the key tasks to accomplish is

Grace Fernald, Marianne Frostig and Heinz Werner are noted for pioneering

Which of the following is NOT a significant part of the portfolio approach to assessment?

Which of the following is generally considered a positive aspect of the teaching profession

Which of the following statements is true regarding merit pay

Alice is a teacher who has just finished her fourth year of teaching. At the end of that year, Alice was informed that she would be granted tenure. From this point, Alice can expect

In terms of professional status, many consider teaching to be

Edward lives in Maryland during the colonial period. When it comes time to choose a trade, he decides he wishes to become a teacher. How would he prepare to teach children during this time in American history

Normal schools were important because they

Modern efforts at education reform can be traced back to the

When Amanda decided to be a teacher in college, she found that her school had discontinued its undergraduate teaching major. In its place, Amanda did a fifth-year program that combined both bachelor and master's level requirements. Interestingly, when Amanda went for her NBPTS certification as a teacher, the principles reflected in the NBPTS requirements reflected those she encountered in her teacher preparation in college. Amanda's teacher preparation most closely reflected the ideas contained in

To demonstrate their expertise, teachers undergoing NBPTS certification must

Elaine has been a fifth grade teacher since 1998. During this time she has become an adept observer of her students and how they learn. Elaine takes her experiences with her students and combines them with the theory she has learned to craft instruction that promotes curiosity, tolerance, honesty, respect for diversity, and appreciation for all cultures. Finally, Elaine makes a point of modeling these virtues for her students so that they master these ideas even more effectively. Elaine's actions most closely reflect which of the NBPTS's core propositions?

Paula is a high school music teacher who is known for her involvement and commitment to her students and to her school. She is constantly working with other teachers and administrators so that they can have the best instruction, curriculum, and staff development possible. She also reaches out through her music program to involve parents and the community to make sure that these groups are engaged with the school and feel like they have stake in what is going on there. Paula's actions most closely reflect which of the NBPTS's core propositions?

Regarding the issue of how to best prepare teachers, there is

Unlike traditional teacher preparation programs, alternative teaching programs

One of the recommendations for improving the Teach for America (TFA) program is to

The idea for Teach for America (TFA) came from

Pavel is a new teacher in an inner-city school in Boston. To prepare for teaching, Pavel first had to promise his school that he would stay for at least five years. Then, he spent his first year on the job observing and working with Dava Anderson, a master teacher who had been working with inner-city students her entire career. All the while, Pavel was taking coursework at Boston College to gain a theoretical understanding of teaching. Only during his second year was he allowed to teach students of his own, and then only under Dava's careful supervision. Based on this description, Pavel is part of

The goal of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is to

Only about 3% of teachers become board certified because

Although U.S. middle school students may lag behind their Japanese counterparts in international algebra tests, the differences disappear on later tests due to the

What is the evidence that U.S. students are actually doing quite well in their educational performance?

Which of these is NOT a reason for the furor surrounding the quality of U.S. education

Compared to resumes, portfolios

Horace Mann helped establish the first

________ was influential in creating the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.

One of the reasons that urban legends about teaching are damaging to teachers is that