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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. According to Ayers, what are tests surrounded by?

2. What do many teachers, according to Ayers, keep in a file cabinet or shelf that became part of a "museum"?

3. Ayers states that what type of teacher engages youngsters, interacted with them, and drew energy from students?

4. What did Ayers say could be life-saving in the teaching experience?

5. According to Ayers, what consumes millions and millions of education dollars?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What can't standardized tests measure?

3. Describe Ayers's quest in teaching.

4. What are the alternatives to standardized tests discussed by Ayers?

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

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

7. What are Ayers's feelings on standardized tests?

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

9. What does Ayers believe the fundamental curriculum question is?

10. What does Ayers say greatness in teaching requires?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Any profession has obstacles.

Part 1) Discuss the obstacles to teaching that Ayers addressed in the book.

Part 2) How do teachers overcome these obstacles according to Ayers?

Part 3) Ayers suggests various school models on how to overcome several obstacles to teaching. Which school model seems to work best in overcoming these obstacles?

Essay Topic 3

According to Ayers, standardized testing measured only one small part of a child. Standardized testing was biased and expensive.

Part 1) What alternatives to standardized testing did Ayers propose?

Part 2) Describe the approach these alternatives took toward the education process.

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