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:

Socialization Process

The method through which individuals learn and adopt the norms, values, and behaviors appropriate to their society or group.

Team-Based Work

A collaborative approach to work where tasks and projects are completed by a group of people working together, leveraging each member's strengths.

Career

The progression and actions taken by a person throughout a lifetime, particularly in relation to their occupations.

Mommy Track

A career path that offers fewer opportunities for growth and advancement, typically offered to working mothers, ostensibly to balance work and family commitments.