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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Ayers say died at an early age for too many young Americans?

3. In the year 2000, how many children did not have health insurance?

4. Ayers suggests that what happens when teacher's begin to value a child's opinions and experiences?

5. According to Ayers, what is the educational system?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 3, "Creating an Environment for Learning," describe Harriet and Efrem's house.

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

3. In Chapter 2, "Seeing the Student," describe the treasure hunt.

4. In the classroom described in Chapter 1, "Beginning, The Challenge of Teaching," what were students expected to do in the classroom?

5. What did Ayers say the first step of a staff review required?

6. In Chapter 2, "Seeing the Student," how did Ayers describe Chesa?

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

8. Why are people called to teaching, according to Ayers?

9. What does Ayers say that childhood is a time for?

10. Describe the positives to small schools as stated by Ayers.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the book, Ayers discussed how to become a great teacher. Ayers also discussed how the teacher's job is never finished.

Part 1) Do you agree with Ayers when he states "Teaching is never finished"? Explain.

Part 2) How did one become a "wonderful teacher"?

Essay Topic 2

Ayers displayed student work everywhere in his classroom. Students were often excited to see their work on Ayers's wall.

Part 1) Describe Ayers argument about well-designed classroom environments.

Part 2) How did hanging student work affect the environment in Ayers classroom?

Part 3) What impact did Ayers's displays have on his students?

Essay Topic 3

Ayers suggests that reading is important and connected to the world and school subject areas.

Part 1) How does Ayers say that reading is related to Geography and History?

Part 2) Discuss reading's relationship with Math and Science according to Ayers?

Part 3) What role did Ayers suggest goals and standards have on student achievement?

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