Explain why someone who wants to become a teacher should carefully examine their reasons for entering the teaching profession. What responsibilities, rewards, challenges, knowledge, and skills should a future teacher consider?

A teacher says, “One of the best parts of teaching is seeing students become more confident and independent, but one of the hardest parts is responding to the different needs and challenges that arise in a classroom.” What does this statement best demonstrate about teaching?

Part IV: Classroom Application 3 questions — 10 points each — 30 points total Answer each question in approximately 125–150 words. Explain your thinking clearly and support your response with ideas from the course, including the textbook, class discussions, and examples discussed in class. There is not one single correct response to each question. Your response should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the situation and the role of an elementary teacher.

In shock, the body releases a hormone such as: epinephrine, to stimulate the sympathetic nervous system. List three responses that would likely occur from this stimulation.

A student who normally participates actively in class suddenly becomes quiet and stops completing assignments. What should the teacher do first?

A patient has reduced blood flow to portions of the small intestine and parts of the large intestine. During the practical, you are asked to identify the artery responsible for supplying much of the midgut. Which artery should the student identify? A. Celiac trunkB. Superior mesenteric arteryC. Inferior mesenteric arteryD. Renal artery

You are beginning your first year as an elementary teacher. On the first day of school, you realize that your students have very different personalities, interests, experiences, and expectations about school. Some students immediately participate, while others are quiet or hesitant. What would you do during the first few weeks of school to begin building an effective classroom environment? Explain the type of classroom environment you would want to create and the teacher behaviors you believe would help establish it.

Which statement best explains why enjoying working with children is not enough to make someone a successful teacher?

Part III: Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences 8 questions — 2 points each — 16 points total   Read each classroom situation carefully. Identify the type of intelligence that is most clearly demonstrated by the student or activity. Write the name of the intelligence on the line.   The Intelligences are listed below: Linguistic Intelligence Logical-Mathematical Intelligence Spatial Intelligence Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence Musical Intelligence Interpersonal Intelligence Intrapersonal Intelligence Naturalistic Intelligence 

Why might people have different opinions about what schools should accomplish?