Ch. 1, 2, 3 Those who can TEACH, Study Guide

STUDY GUIDE — CHAPTER 1: WHY TEACH?

Name: Mackenna Papst

Date: 9-6-14

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1.      Name several of the most common motives for becoming a teacher.

Some of the most common motives for becoming a teacher include, the desire to work with young people, interest in subject, influence of family and value or significance of education to society.

2.      List some of the extrinsic rewards of a career in teaching.

Extrinsic rewards of being a teacher include the salaries, status, power and work schedule. 

3.      List some of the possible intrinsic rewards of a teaching career.

Intrinsic rewards of being a teacher include the students, performance of a significant social service, support from co-workers, and the job of teaching in itself.

4.     List and describe three alternative kinds of sources of information on a career in teaching.

5.     Describe the drawbacks of using media representations as sources of vicarious experiences.

6.     Identify public perceptions of teachers and teaching.

        The public relies on the teachers to guide, inspire, motivate and teach their children. The public puts all their trust into teachers. Surprisingly, students have much respect for teachers as well.

STUDY GUIDE—CHAPTER 2:  WHAT IS A SCHOOL AND WHAT IS IT  FOR?

Name: Mackenna Papst Date: 9-7-14

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Copy and paste the appropriate Study Guide to your own document. Complete at least 4 questions. 

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1.     Define and contrast these terms:

a.     Education: a process of human growth by which one gains greater understanding and control over oneself and one’s world. Education has continuous development and change. Education is open-minded and has few boundaries. Education may take us by surprise whereas schooling follows a routine and is predictable.

b.     Schooling: a specific, formalized process, usually focused on the young. Schools are created for the purpose of following the curriculum.

2.     Give an example of schools functioning as

a.      Re-creators of culture

b.     Transmitters of culture

3.     Describe four of the managerial functions of the teacher’s role.

        The intellectual purposes, political & civic purposes, economic purposes, and social purposes.

4.     List and describe some of the common experiences of elementary students.

        Students interact with one another, they read and yawn, they look out the window, they raise their hands, and line up, they stand up and sit down.

5.     Describe the characteristics that vary in the structure of middle schools.

        The different characteristics include biological changes, cognitive changes, changes in self-concept, self-esteem, and identity development, and changes in achievement motivation. Biological changes are due to puberty. Students become more sophisticated during their cognitive changes. Students become confused with themselves where they struggle with self-awareness.

6.     Name and describe the common characteristics of high schools.

7.     Describe the characteristics of effective schools presented in either the academic outcomes or holistic point of view in the chapter.

STUDY GUIDE—CHAPTER 3: WHO ARE TODAY’S STUDENTS IN A DIVERSE SOCIETY?

Name: Mackenna Papst          Date: 9-7-14

Completing this study guide will help you prepare for the major topic areas on an exam; however, it does not cover every piece of information found in the chapter or the test questions.

Copy and paste the appropriate Study Guide to your own document. Complete at least 4 questions. 

All written work will be evaluated for both content and mechanics.  Grammar, spelling, and sentence structure will be assessed and points deducted for less than professional work. All papers must be double-spaced, 12 point Times New Roman.  Post to your Blog.

1.      List at least four different categories of student diversity in the classroom.

Student diversity includes, racial and ethnic backgrounds, language other than English, academic abilities, achievements and learning styles, and diverse needs.

2.      Define cultural pluralism.

An understanding and appreciation of the cultural differences and languages among     U.S. citizens.

3.      According to Glasser’s choice theory, what are an individual’s basic needs?

Love and belonging, power, freedom, and fun.

4.      What are the eight areas in Gardner’s multiple intelligences?

Verbal-linguistic intelligence, logical-mathematical intelligence, spatial intelligence, bodily-kinesthetic intelligence, musical intelligence, interpersonal intelligence, interpersonal intelligence and naturalistic intelligence.

5.     List and give a one-sentence description of each of the four basic learning styles.

6.     Describe PL94-142 and IDEA, and their major provisions.

7.     Distinguish between the practices of inclusion and mainstreaming.

8.     Why is adjusting instruction for culturally and economically diverse students a special challenge for most teachers?

9.     List some considerations related to gender that classroom teachers should be aware of. What classroom interventions might be useful to eliminate some of the ongoing examples of gender bias in classrooms?

10.   What are some things that teachers can do to make the classroom safer for all students, especially gay and lesbian students?