Imagine That an Education Professor at State U

question 12

Essay

Imagine that an education professor at State U. has just received a statistical report projecting demand for teachers for the next ten years. In the report, the professor sees that there is expected to be a considerable shortage of elementary teachers in the college's geographical region. The next day, a student comes to the professor wishing to declare her major in elementary education. What information should the professor encourage the student to seek to determine the availability of a position after graduation?

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Definitions:

Attitude

A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically reflected in a person's behavior.

Suppressing Thoughts

The conscious effort to stop thinking about certain topics or ideas, often as a coping mechanism.

Emotional Responsiveness

The degree to which an individual responds to and expresses emotions.

Perpetrator

An individual who commits a harmful, illegal, or immoral act.