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,Multiple Choice1. Denise, a sales representative, is considering a career switch to become a teacher. She is bright and outgoing and
likes the high pay she has earned in sales. Yet she has felt drawn to teaching because of the positive contribution she
could make to students' lives. If she makes the career switch, which reward is Denise least likely to experience in
teaching?
a. A lively intellectual atmosphere with colleagues and students
b. A work schedule offering generous personal time
c. The satisfaction of contributing positively to others' lives
d. A salary that rivals other professional salaries
ANSWER: d
LEARNING OBJE RYAN.TWCT.16.1-2 - Explain the rewards that come with a career in teaching.
CTIVES: RYAN.TWCT.16.1-5 - Recount the views of others about teachers and teaching.
NATIONAL STAN United States - InTASC standard: Standard 9
DARDS:
KEYWORDS: Revised Blooms Taxonomy Level: Applying
2. Telly, the president of the senior class at State U., thinks he would enjoy teaching civics because he finds politics
fascinating and has always taken a prominent role in student-government. If Telly decides to become a teacher,
which of Telly's interests would least likely be satisfied in a teaching career?
a. His pleasure in working with other people
b. The opportunity to learn more about history and civics
c. His attraction to status
d. The opportunity to help create change in people's lives
ANSWER: c
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: RYAN.TWCT.16.1-5 - Recount the views of others about teachers and teaching.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - InTASC standard: Standard 9
KEYWORDS: Revised Blooms Taxonomy Level: Applying
3. Juan, a talented young artist, has already had some of his watercolors displayed at showings. In addition to
painting, he also enjoys teaching young children how to paint. He feels strongly that art should be part of every
child's education. If Juan decides to become an art teacher, which of the following extrinsic rewards will he most
certainly experience?
a. The status and recognition of being an accomplished teacher
b. A generous work schedule, providing him time to paint
c. A secure and high salary
d. The sense of power that he will be able to change curriculum
ANSWER: b
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: RYAN.TWCT.16.1-5 - Recount the views of others about teachers and teaching.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - InTASC standard: Standard 9
KEYWORDS: Revised Blooms Taxonomy Level: Applying
4. Tai is a college sophomore with numerous interests. Public service has always appealed to her, yet she is not sure
if teaching will be the most satisfying career. Which of the following would be the best indicators that Tai would
find satisfaction in teaching?
a. She feels a strong desire to contribute to society and wants a secure salary.
b. She wants recognition for her work, and she enjoys working with people.
c. She enjoys intellectual stimulation and wants to perform a service to society.
, d. She wants to work with others and desires a work schedule with ample personal time.
ANSWER: c
LEARNING OBJE RYAN.TWCT.16.1-2 - Explain the rewards that come with a career in teaching.
CTIVES: RYAN.TWCT.16.1-6 - State the major reasons why teachers teach and the primary sources of
satisfaction.
NATIONAL STAN United States - InTASC standard: Standard 9
DARDS:
KEYWORDS: Revised Blooms Taxonomy Level: Understanding, Applying
5. Of the following extrinsic rewards, which is most closely associated with teaching?
a. A competitive salary
b. High status and prestige
c. Power over one's subordinates and associates
d. A work schedule allowing generous time for oneself
ANSWER: d
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: RYAN.TWCT.16.1-2 - Explain the rewards that come with a career in teaching.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - InTASC standard: Standard 9
KEYWORDS: Revised Blooms Taxonomy Level: Remembering
6. Which of the following is the best indicator that you will be satisfied teaching?
a. Listening to your parents, friends, and others who know you well communicate that teaching would be a
good career for you
b. Being attracted to performing an important social service
c. Knowing that children usually like you very much
d. Enjoying the power and influence you can have upon others
ANSWER: b
LEARNING OBJE RYAN.TWCT.16.1-2 - Explain the rewards that come with a career in teaching.
CTIVES: RYAN.TWCT.16.1-5 - Recount the views of others about teachers and teaching.
NATIONAL STAN United States - InTASC standard: Standard 9
DARDS:
KEYWORDS: Revised Blooms Taxonomy Level: Understanding
7. Intrinsic rewards in teaching include which of the following?
a. The close work with young people, the actual teaching, and the power
b. Performing a significant social service and the flexible work schedule
c. The salary, the actual teaching, and the status
d. The actual teaching and satisfaction from the performance of an important social service
ANSWER: d
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: RYAN.TWCT.16.1-5 - Recount the views of others about teachers and teaching.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - InTASC standard: Standard 9
KEYWORDS: Revised Blooms Taxonomy Level: Applying
8. During Noam's twelve years of teaching, he has coached an award-winning chemistry team, successfully taught
advanced placement chemistry, chaperoned numerous overnight camping trips, coached the girls' volleyball team,
and worked as a class advisor. In his career, Noam is probably most rewarded by
a. his actual work with adolescents.
b. the prestige of being a chemistry teacher.
, c. the power he has over the lives of so many.
d. his salary and stipends earned as a coach and advisor.
ANSWER: a
LEARNING OBJE RYAN.TWCT.16.1-5 - Recount the views of others about teachers and teaching.
CTIVES: RYAN.TWCT.16.1-6 - State the major reasons why teachers teach and the primary sources of
satisfaction.
NATIONAL STAN United States - InTASC standard: Standard 9
DARDS:
KEYWORDS: Revised Blooms Taxonomy Level: Remembering, Applying
9. Perhaps the best, most direct way to find out if you will enjoy the realities of teaching is to
a. get frequent, long-term baby-sitting jobs.
b. seek the services of a career placement counselor, who can then direct you.
c. volunteer several hours a week at a school or supervise extracurricular activities.
d. study the teachers' benefits and salaries where you would like to teach.
ANSWER: c
LEARNING OBJE RYAN.TWCT.16.1-1 - List your motives for becominga teacher.
CTIVES: RYAN.TWCT.16.1-3 - Describe several sources that expand your understanding of teaching.
NATIONAL STAN United States - InTASC standard: Standard 9
DARDS:
KEYWORDS: Revised Blooms Taxonomy Level: Understanding
10. After reading several novels about teaching, Jameel has become fascinated with teaching as a career. According
to Ryan and Cooper, what else would be a fruitful way to help him decide if teaching is the right career for him?
a. To work in a variety of part-time jobs to see if teaching is still appealing
b. To get advice from his former teachers about the realities of teaching
c. To take a career preference test
d. To read some more novels and watch movies about teaching
ANSWER: b
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: RYAN.TWCT.16.1-3 - Describe several sources that expand your understanding of teaching.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - InTASC standard: Standard 9
KEYWORDS: Revised Blooms Taxonomy Level: Remembering
11. Tina suffered a vicious assault when she was a college senior and still feels the aftereffects. Now, several years
later, she actively organizes rape awareness seminars for her high school students. During a recent class discussion
about date rape, one student raised the possibility that people can be, at times, wrongfully accused. Tina barely
contained her anger and dismissed the student's comment immediately. What does this scenario suggest?
a. Tina's effectiveness as a teacher may be diminished because of her unresolved personal problems.
b. Tina must continue to work to raise students' awareness levels.
c. Tina must include more material in her curriculum about violence in contemporary society.
d. Tina needs to improve her classroom management skills.
ANSWER: a
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: RYAN.TWCT.16.1-5 - Recount the views of others about teachers and teaching.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - InTASC standard: Standard 9
KEYWORDS: Revised Blooms Taxonomy Level: Applying
12. One of the most effective ways teachers can aid in the renewal of society is to
a. pick a service project for their classes and require that all students participate.
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