What Does It Mean to Be a "Fully Qualified" English-Language

question 9

Multiple Choice

What does it mean to be a "fully qualified" English-language teacher?

• A) having a degree in English and a teaching credential in the state where one intends to teach
• B) having expertise in theories and pedagogies related to teaching academic literacy to English learners and having proficiency in the native language of the students one intends to teach
• C) having training as an English teacher in the communities one intends to teach and being able to critically analyze those communities
• D) having compassion toward marginalized students and a strong desire to help students from those communities

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Definitions:

Opponent-Process Theory

A psychological and neurological model that describes how opposing emotions or reactions balance out, affecting mood and addiction.

Afterimages

Visual illusions that occur after looking at an image for a prolonged period and then seeing a residual image when looking away.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli over time, leading to a decrease in responsiveness.

Subliminal Stimulation

The process of influencing an individual's mind and behavior by presenting stimuli below the threshold of conscious awareness.