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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Ayers say "cramped choices and strangled life chances for the children of the poor"?
(a) Parents.
(b) Schools.
(c) Teachers.
(d) Inequalities.

2. In Ayers preschool classroom, which area felt "cozy and home-like"?
(a) The store.
(b) The hospital.
(c) The dress-up area.
(d) The loft where the blocks were stored.

3. Who asked how race relations were going in Chicago?
(a) Elaine.
(b) Irene.
(c) Jose.
(d) Duke.

4. According to Ayers, what is built when there is an engaged and active citizenry?
(a) Parental support.
(b) A republic.
(c) A strong democracy.
(d) Better legislation.

5. According to Ayers, what should the larger goal of education be?
(a) Increased teacher pay.
(b) Complete overall of educational system.
(c) Adequate education for all children.
(d) Adequate education for 75% of children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Ayers's space have "lots and lots" of?

2. What sport was Jose La Luz involved in?

3. Who was an exemplary teacher that argued that one central organizing goal in our schools must be the creation of communities of care and compassion?

4. According to Ayers, what is in charge at the schools that limited individuality?

5. What model is curriculum built on based on Ayers's research?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the difference between the old and new edition of "To Teach: The Journey of a Teacher"?

2. According to Ayers, what does learning with students enact and demonstrate?

3. What does learning require, according to Ayers's research?

4. How did Ayers build a laboratory for discovery and surprise?

5. Why did Aaron have trouble focusing as suggested by Ayers in Chapter 2, "Seeing the Student"?

6. What did Carolyn Jackson suggest about what it means to be black in America?

7. Describe the link between dropouts and literacy skills Ayers addressed in his research.

8. Ayers discusses a link between democracy and education. What is the link between democracy and education?

9. As stated by Ayers, why are people drawn to the teaching profession?

10. Citing Ayers's research, describe the negatives of big schools.

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