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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Building Bridges.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the center of the approach used at Prospect School?
(a) Assessment.
(b) Staff review.
(c) Student review.
(d) Administrative review.

2. According to Ayers in Chapter 4, "Building Bridges," what was the "work of life"?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Learning.
(c) Choosing.
(d) Teaching.

3. Who was Chesa's teacher that admired Chesa's strengths instead of focusing on his weaknesses?
(a) Hannah Arendt.
(b) Maxine Greene.
(c) Kevin Sweeney.
(d) Nel Noddings.

4. What does Ayers say that people must have to promote change in the educational system?
(a) A revolution.
(b) A strong commitment.
(c) Parental support.
(d) Experience.

5. According to Chapter 2, "Seeing the Student," how did a staff review session end?
(a) Provided teachers with a deeper understanding.
(b) With critical discussion.
(c) With a decision.
(d) In an abrupt manner.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, "Beginning: The Challenge of Teaching," what did John struggle with?

2. What should all teachers take into consideration when understanding children, according to Ayers?

3. According to Ayers, it is important for all teachers to be what?

4. Ayers said that someone is required to lay the first plank for what?

5. Ayers suggests that who "resisted the idea that there is some ideal child with whom they would be brilliant; they must reject the idea of social circumstance"?

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