In the text's description of the joys of teaching, what is considered a major 'perk' of the job related to curriculum?
Explanation
This question tests recall of a specific benefit of teaching related to the creative act of instructional design.
Other questions
Which of the following is explicitly mentioned as one of the joys of teaching?
According to the text, what is a potential challenge or frustration that accompanies the joy of teaching?
The text identifies four new trends in education that have significantly changed teaching. Which of the following is NOT one of these four trends?
Based on the 2005 data cited in the text regarding language diversity in the United States, what percentage of the Hispanic population speaks primarily Spanish?
The trend of including students with disabilities into classrooms with non-disabled peers was significantly accelerated by which piece of US legislation passed in 1975?
What does the text describe as a major change in the age range of students, contributing to the trend of 'Lifelong learning'?
How does the text describe the shift in a teacher's role due to the increased availability of instructional technology?
What is the term for tests taken by all students in a district or region that have significant consequences for their future education, such as graduation or promotion?
What is 'action research' as described in the context of increased teacher professionalism?
Table 1 provides two examples of action research projects. What is the expressed purpose of the research in 'Example 2: a teacher’s helpfulness to ESL students'?
According to the 'Chapter summary', educational psychology can help teachers make constructive use of new trends and deal with dilemmas in three specific areas. Which of the following is one of these areas?
Which of the following best describes the teacher's role in the context of increased instructional technology, as presented in the text?
What does the text identify as a consequence of the trend toward greater accountability in education?
The text suggests that one of the joys of teaching is laying the groundwork for lifelong learning. What is the 'crucial message' a teacher conveys in this process?
In the section on challenges to teaching, what does the text warn can happen accidentally when a teacher calls attention to the 'wonderful immensity' of a subject?
How have the laws regarding children with disabilities, such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, affected the work of most American and Canadian teachers?
What is described as a challenge or problem brought about by the increased use of technology in schools?
According to the text, what is a key aspect of the increased professionalism of teachers?
In the examples of action research, what is a question a high school social studies teacher might investigate?
The chapter summary states that four trends have affected the way satisfactions are experienced by teachers. Which of the following is listed as one of these four trends?
When discussing challenges to teaching, the text paraphrases a popular self-help book by stating that sometimes 'bad things happen to good teachers.' What is the main point of this statement in the context of the chapter?
What challenge must classroom teachers address when dealing with students from diverse language backgrounds, such as those with limited English proficiency?
The text mentions that teachers of adult students must adjust their strategies. What is a common characteristic of adult learners that teachers must respect?
What is a potential negative consequence of using high-stakes testing, as mentioned in the text?
What is a defining characteristic of a 'profession' like teaching, according to the text?
In the reflection from the teacher named Nathan, which aspect of his experience was an expected part of teaching?
What term, also known as teacher research, describes a form of investigation by teachers to improve their own practice?
When a single computer is available in a classroom, how can it be used to support learning according to the text?
The chapter argues that educational psychology is useful for future teachers. How are the topics in the book selected and framed?
What is the primary message a teacher should convey to foster lifelong learning in students?
Which factor has increasingly made classrooms more diverse through the inclusion of students with disabilities?
How does the text characterize the daily life of a classroom in terms of novelty?
The text warns that using the Internet in the classroom presents a challenge for students. What specific help do students need from teachers in this context?
What concern does the trend of 'greater accountability' raise regarding high-stakes tests?
In Table 1, what method is suggested for gathering information in the action research project about a teacher's helpfulness to ESL students?
What is the primary reason the text gives for the increased diversity in the age of students, particularly the inclusion of three- and four-year-olds?
The text states that in addition to increased diversity and technology, what is the third major trend that has changed teaching?
What is the text's final conclusion about the teaching profession, despite the new challenges it faces?
The text identifies 'teacher research' as another name for what practice?
According to the chapter, why is it important for a teacher to facilitate a student's potential?
What does the text suggest is a key responsibility for a teacher in a single-computer classroom?
What is one way the text suggests action research studies differ from 'especially good teaching practice'?
The trend toward inclusion has raised new philosophical questions for teachers. Which is an example of such a question mentioned in the text?
How does the text describe the effect of greater teacher professionalism on teachers' own standards?
What is the primary argument presented for why teachers should care about the broadening age range of students, specifically adult learners?
What is the main idea conveyed by the phrase 'you will not need to “go it alone” in learning to teach well'?
What does the text suggest about the traditional use of computers in classrooms with limited access?
In the summary of action research studies (Table 1), what is the key difference in the analysis step between the Internet use project and the ESL helpfulness project?
Why must prospective teachers today prepare for teaching differently than teachers did a generation ago?