Education Chapter 1 Flashcards

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Which of the following groups would not be considered a critic of Nel Noddings' views?

Opponents of care ethics

Those who believe in ethical caring (correct)

Those who prioritize duty over affection

Recent educational reformers

Which of the following statements is a false statement about effective teacher qualities?

They are adaptable to student needs

They exhibit strong communication skills

They were in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class (correct)

They have high expectations for all students

Approximately how many students are in US Public Schools?

Almost 50 million

Which of the following statements is true concerning INTASC standards and NBPTS?

The two standards are compatible Signup and view all the answers

How many US public school teachers teach public school students?

About 3.2 million Signup and view all the answers

Ethical caring is best described as?

Acting out of affection rather than from duty Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the INTASC standards?

The standards address the performance, essential knowledge, and critical dispositions common to all teachers who are able to ensure all their students learn to high levels. Signup and view all the answers

John Goodman believes that schools have four moral imperatives. What is not one of them?

Preparing students to hold fiscally conservative values Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the propositions on which the INTASC standards are based?

Teachers can teach content that guarantees high levels of student learning in spite of all obstacles Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true?

The world's most successful education systems, Singapore and Finland, recruit teachers from among the top third of college students Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is false concerning today's beginning teachers versus those of a generation ago?

Less rigorous admission and completion standards are being used by teacher education institutions now than were used a generation ago Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true?

INTASC principles differ only in intensity from those that characterized advanced professional teachers Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Criticism of Noddings' Views

Ethical caring proponents do not critique Nel Noddings' perspectives on education.

Effective Teacher Qualities

A false statement regarding effective teachers: Being in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class is not a definitive quality for effectiveness.

Student Population in Public Schools

Approximately 50 million students are enrolled in U.S. public schools.

Compatibility of INTASC and NBPTS Standards

INTASC standards and the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) are compatible.

Number of Public School Teachers

Around 3.2 million teachers work in U.S. public schools.

Definition of Ethical Caring

Ethical caring refers to acting out of affection rather than mere duty towards students.

INTASC Standards Overview

INTASC standards encompass essential knowledge, performance, and critical dispositions necessary for teachers to ensure high levels of student learning.

Moral Imperatives of Schools According to John Goodman

Preparing students for fiscally conservative values is not one of the moral imperatives that Goodman believes schools should prioritize.

Propositions of INTASC Standards

One proposition not included in the INTASC standards: Teachers cannot ensure high levels of student learning despite all obstacles faced.

Teacher Recruitment in Successful Education Systems

The most successful education systems, such as those in Singapore and Finland, recruit teachers from the top third of college students.

Beginning Teachers' Admission Standards

Today's beginning teachers face more rigorous admission and completion standards compared to those from a generation ago.

INTASC Principles in Relation to Professional Teachers

INTASC principles differ only in intensity from those that define advanced professional teachers, suggesting a continuum of expectations.

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Test your knowledge on key concepts from Chapter 1 of Education. This quiz covers critics of Nel Noddings' views, effective teacher qualities, and statistics about US public school students. Engage with these flashcards to enhance your understanding of educational theories.