Which of the Following Statements Represents Findings About Teacher-Preparation Programs

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements represents findings about teacher-preparation programs from recent reports (Teaching at Risk and Educating School Teachers) ?

• A) Teachers have become experts in the subjects of math and science.
• B) More than half of teacher-preparation programs excel at developing new teachers.
• C) A majority of programs have inadequate curriculum and low standards.
• D) Alternative certification programs are providing teachers where the needs are greatest.

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Definitions:

Lac Operon

A regulatory mechanism in bacteria that controls the expression of enzymes involved in lactose metabolism.

Repressor

A protein that binds to specific DNA sequences, preventing the transcription of genetic information from DNA to mRNA.

Acetyl Groups

Organic functional groups consisting of a methyl group single-bonded to a carbonyl. The formula is CH3CO-, significant in metabolic processes.

Histones

Proteins that package and order the DNA into structural units called nucleosomes, playing a critical role in gene regulation.