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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Creating an Environment for Learning.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, "Seeing the Student," what did Ayers have children research for an assignment?
(a) The child's family's geneology.
(b) The child's first name.
(c) The child's last name.
(d) The area the child lived.

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

3. What did Ayers's space have "lots and lots" of?
(a) Clothes.
(b) Boxes.
(c) Books.
(d) Animals.

4. According to Ayers, it is important for all teachers to be what?
(a) Fair.
(b) Student-centered.
(c) School Centered.
(d) Teacher-centered.

5. According to Ayers, what tells us what to do?
(a) Our teachers.
(b) Our environments.
(c) Our principals.
(d) Our parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which child's father was active in the civil rights movement?

2. Ayers believes that learning is what?

3. According to Ayers, what should the larger goal of education be?

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

5. What Shakespeare play was Ayers's brother required to teach?

(see the answer key)

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