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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 believed that "human beings spent their lives weaving webs of significance"?

2. What is a fixed and unvarying oversimplified belief that carries negative undercurrents?

3. Ayers believes that what is more than pieces of information, more than subject matter, more even than the disciplines?

4. According to Ayers, what are standardized tests?

5. In Chapter 7, "The Mystery of Teaching," who suggested to "go into yourself"?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Ayers, what are good schools?

2. In Chapter 4, "Building Bridges," what did the second grade newsletter contain?

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

4. How did Ayers describe Zayd's pursuing of his "coming of age" ceremony?

5. Explain the themes of Fratney described by Ayers.

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

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

8. What were Ayers's feelings during the Illinois Teachers Basic Skills Test?

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

10. Describe Ayers's quest in teaching.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Teachers choose to teach for many reasons.

Part 1) Why did Ayers choose to teach?

Part 2) Describe Ayers feelings on the state of education and how it affects the teacher.

Part 3) What reasons did Ayers state teachers begin to teach?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Erickson, Piaget, and other psychologists have their beliefs on child development and behavior. Compare and contrast Erickson and Piaget's beliefs regarding child development.

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