Question | Answer |
How many teachers are in the United States? | 4 Million |
What is the racial makeup of most teachers? Gender? | White females |
How many decisions do teachers make daily? | 3,000 |
Define student variability | Differences among students in regard to their developmental needs, interests, abilities, and disabilities |
What is tenure? | Job security granted to teachers after satisfactory performance for a specified pd |
What is a Magnet School? | A school offering a curriculum that focuses on a specific area such as performing arts. |
What are the three requirements for a highly qualified teacher? | A bachelors degree, knowledge of subject, full state certification |
What is alternative teacher certification? | A provision allowing people who have completed college but not a teacher education program to become certified teachers |
What does IEP stand for? | Individualized education program |
What does ELLs stand for? | English-Language learners - students whose first language is not english |
List four high demand fields of teaching | science, math, bilingual, and special education |
How many teachers in the U.S represent teachers of color? | 17% |
Why are teachers with disabilities effective? | They can relate to students with disabilities and inspire the students |
What is High Stakes Testing? | Achievement tests that have high-stakes consequences for students, teachers, and administration |
What is Student Diversity? | Differences among students inn regard to gender, race, ethnicity, culture, and socioeconomic status. |