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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. Who argued that the basic model of curriculum and teaching was "not just mistaken and impossible, but bad in the sense of morally wrong"?

2. What allows teachers to see what students are up to while asking them to do the work themselves?

3. In Chapter 5, "Liberating the Curriculum," which college was referenced in a conversation Zelma participated in?

4. In Chapter 4, "Building Bridges," what instrument did Bear play?

5. What does great teaching demand according to Ayers?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Ayers mean when he linked "consciousness to conduct"?

2. According to Ayers, what does culture include?

3. How does Ayers suggest people meet the problem of guidelines and mandates?

4. In Chapter 7, "The Mystery of Teaching," describe the students at Imani School.

5. What can't standardized tests measure?

6. According to Ayers, where do standardized tests push well-intentioned teachers and school leaders?

7. According to Ayers, how do teachers become students to their students?

8. In Chapter 5, "Liberating the Curriculum," what did Sarah's mother discuss?

9. According to Ayers, what is one argument that supported proponents of phonics?

10. What does Ayers say greatness in teaching requires?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ayers discussed culture and the many things culture was and was not.

Part 1) According to Ayers what was culture?

Part 2) Who did Ayers believe determined the culture of a community?

Part 3) What cultures did Ayers discuss in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Lisa Delpit and June Jordan researched culture and how culture related to the classroom. Compare and contrast Delpit and Jordan's belief regarding culture and the classroom.

Essay Topic 3

Ayers discussed the importance of record keeping and journaling for teachers

Part 1) When was the teacher supposed to journal?

Part 2) Why was it important to keep good records and journals?

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