What is meant by "culture shock" for new teachers? Explain why this would happen to teachers who have been in schools their whole lives
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER: New teachers often experience culture shock despite their expectation of feeling very comfortable due to having inhabited schools their whole lives. This sense of familiarity may lead to a false sense of understanding and security. Answers should include references to the fact that although new teachers have been students in schools for a long time, their new role as teacher will feel different. They will be expected to interact with other teachers as colleagues and to handle situations from a completely different perspective.
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a. feel outgoing b. show respect for others c. attempt to retaliate against others to save face in difficult situations d. All of these answers are correct.
For which of the following purposes can a teacher use standardized achievement tests?
(a) Describing a student's educational development. (b) Ascertaining whether a student has a desired prerequisite level of learning. (c) Describing students' curriculum strengths and weaknesses. (d) All of the above
True or False: It is natural to experience an ebb and flow of enthusiasm about your learning and coursework
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
According to the US Census
a. society has become more ethnically diverse during the recent years. b. speakers of languages other than English are common. c. more than 21% of children speak a language other than English d. people speak languages in their ethnic own communities.