The 1st and 10th Amendments to the Constitution, established during the Early National Period (1775-1820) both continue to have a major impact on education in our country today. Describe the impact of each
What will be an ideal response?
The First Amendment to the Constitution established the principle of separation of church and state. This principle relates to issues that remain today, such as whether prayer should be allowed in schools and whether private, religious schools should be supported with public tax dollars.
The 10th Amendment explicitly removed the federal government from a central role in operating schools and gave it to the states. As a result, all states have departments of education which are responsible for the schools in their states. For example, teachers are licensed by states instead of the federal government, and states—not the federal government—establish the curriculum for their schools.
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As a beginning teacher you're likely to be asked to pass a competency test that measures: basic skills, such as reading, writing, and math; your background in a content area, such as biology or history; and an understanding of learning and teaching. With respect to the legality of these tests, which of the following is the most accurate response?
a. While generally required for employment, you are not legally bound to take the tests in order to apply for employment. b. You will be legally bound to take the tests if you want to become eligible for a teaching license. c. While you're not legally bound to take the tests, your chances for employment are reduced if the test results are not on your record. d. You are legally bound to take the tests if you don't have a degree in a specific content area, such as math, but if you have a degree, you're not legally bound to take the tests.
In elementary reading, the curriculum development team concentrates on preparing a results-only format. Which of the following determines the accountability of the teacher for the results not the procedures?
a. Classify name, color, shape, and size b. State the story sequence c. Draw a conclusion on the story d. Compare and contrast stories
In matching items, what is the question that the test taker must consider?
a. alternative b. response c. premise d. option
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
In the technological approach, goals and objectives are determined while establishing parameters.