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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 1, "Beginning: The Challenge of Teaching," what did John struggle with?
(a) Job loss.
(b) Alcoholism.
(c) Schizophrenia.
(d) Abused at home.

2. Who described a student as "ordinarily expressive and lively when talking about ideas and information"?
(a) David Carroll.
(b) Maxine Greene.
(c) Jessica Howard.
(d) Pat Carini.

3. What does Ayers say lesson plans typically begin with?
(a) With state and national standards.
(b) With behavioral objectives.
(c) With lesson objectives.
(d) With an anticipatory set.

4. What does Ayers cite is the main reason students drop out?
(a) Not enough homework.
(b) No adult cared if they stayed.
(c) Too much homework.
(d) Saw no value in educaiton.

5. Who was an amazing teacher that argued that the essence of cognitive development was "having wonderful ideas"?
(a) Mara Sapon-Shevin.
(b) Jose Vega.
(c) Pat Carini.
(d) Eleanor Duckworth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who argued that "teachers can be aided in the difficult matter of moral choice if they can adopt an ethic of caring"?

2. What kind of teachers did Ayers suggest were needed now more than ever?

3. Whose house does Ayers say "invited one to pray"?

4. What sport was Jose La Luz involved in?

5. According to Ayers, what is the mentality of schools?

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