TEACHERS COLLEGES OF JAMAICA BACHELOR OF EDUCATION DECEMBER 2017 ~ EXAMINATIONS COMMON PAPER EDUCATION THE EMERGING PROFESSIONAL (ep 101 PCB] YEAR I ‘TIME: 2 HOURS EC/PRUSEC INSTRUCTIONS: Candidates are required to answer ALL questions in Sections A and B and ONE question from Section C. DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.1 2 SECTION A Answer ALL questions in this section by circling the letter that indicates the BEST. response, The composite ideas, feclings, and attitudes people have about themselves is referred to as a, self-concept. b. self-image, ©. self-esteem. d._self-determination. “People ski known as emotional intelligence. b. critical intelligence. ©. learning thinking. 4. subject knowledge. ls” such as empathy, graciousness, and being able to read a social situation are Dave struggles to accept that his main goal in life will not be realized as a result ofa major accident he was in, which left him incapable of functioning as he should. According to Rogers, Dave realizes that a, self actualization is easy because of his state of congruence. b. self actualization is difficult because of his state of ineongruence. ©. self actualization is difficult because of his state of congruence. 4d. self actualization is easy because of his state of incongruence. ‘Mrs. Brown has just retired from forty years of teaching; she reflects with pride on the outstanding contribution she has made to society. Based on Erikson’s theory, Mrs. Brown is at the stage of a. Trust vs, Mistrust. b. Identity vs. Role confusion. ¢. Industry vs. Inferiority. d. Generativity vs. Stagnation. Paul Smith is a grade 12 student who has settled down in a significant one-to-one relationship with a partner. According to Freud what stage of psychosexual development would best describe his behaviour? Anal Phallic Genital Oral oP6. Which is NOT a factor that influences one’s identity? a. How he/she is socialized b. The types of school attended ©. One’s unique characteristics 4. Parental expectations and support 7. An effective teacher creates the time at the end of each day to critieally assess his/her curriculum knowledge, content knowledge and pedagogical skills subsequently seeking ways to improve. Such a teacher is engaging in a. focussed reflective practice. b, neutrality in teaching c. self-concept development. d._ self: esteem development. Gomez, never imposes his personal views on his students, never takes sides, and their individual opinions are valued in his class. Which quality relating to teacher effectiveness is Mr. Gomez demonstrating? a. Emotional intelligence b. Subject knowledge c. Critical thinking 4d. Neutrality in teaching 9. Mr, James believes that all his students from rural communities are shy and antisocial. Mr. James is a. gender biased. b. racially prejudiced. ©. over generalizing, d._ stereotyping, 10. The idea of the teacher not taking sides on sensitive issues in the classroom is an example of impartiality. neutality democracy, tolerance. pose 11. Sophia, a Nigerian student, complains that every time she asks a question in class she is ignored by her teacher, unlike Lori Chung, the Chinese student, whose question the teacher readily answers, Which issue of diversity is the teacher not sufficiently responding to? a. Racial b. Gender c. Socio-economic d. Sexual12, Samuel’s mother was constantly telling him that he would not amount to anything good because he was just like his father; Samuel became a truant who dropped out of school at an early age. This scenario demonstrates self-actualization. self-fulfilling prophecy. aeoe self-awareness, self regulation. 13, Which of the following documents is BEST suited to guide the teacher on leave and. appointments? a. Code of ethics b. Code of regulation ©. Code of management d. Code of conduct 14, Schools should promote diversity because a. it fosters respect, tolerance and acceptance. b. it suggests that differences are deficits . itinereases school enrolment. 4. itmakes school celebrations more complicated. 15. Professional teachers should endeavour to engage in all of the following EXCEPT. a. lifelong learning, b. ongoing professional development. ©, indoctrination of students. 4d, adherence to code of ethies/regulation. 16. The characteristics of a profession include all of the following EXCEPT having a specialized body of knowledge. having membership in a professional body. being governed by a non-professional body. being committed to lifelong learning. aoee 17. A teacher in a public educational institution may have disciplinary actions taken against him/her for all of the following EXCEPT improper conduct while in school. b. persistent punctuality, ¢. irregular attendance. d. neglect of duties. 18. Which is a core function of the Ministry of Education and Information? a, Implementing personal policies and programmes b. Developing, designing and distributing maintenance material for security purposes. ©, Providing guidance in financial management for all public educational institutions . Monitoring and evaluating community projects and initiatives19, Mr. Frank, not being pleased with the reason he was given for being relieved of his duties at Brasco Primary, was told to seek help from the body that could represent him and could make recommendations in his favour. Which body is being referred to here? a, Ministry of Education in Jamaica b, Joint Board of Teacher Education ©. Teachers Colleges of Jamaica d._ Jamaica Teachers’ Association 20. The Principal of Richmond High announced that an arm of the Ministry of Education will visit the school to conduct a general assessment of its operations as patt of its responsibility for promoting educational excellence through school appraisals and feedback. To which arm of the Ministry is the principal referring? A. National Educational Inspectorate (NEI) B. Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC) C. National College of Educational Leadership (NCEL) D. Joint Board of Teacher Education (IBTE) SECTION B Answer ALL questions in this section. [2 marks each] 1, Discuss how TWO factors can influence the development of one’s self. 2. Explain ONE way in which the teacher as a role model could impact on students’ learning. 3. Justify ONE reason why the teacher should effectively manage diversity in the classroom,4. Briefly explain how teachers’ engagement in professional development seminars can enhance their effectiveness in teaching. 5. Discuss ONE reason for teachers to become reflective practitioners. SECTION C Answer ONE question from this section. Each essay is worth 20 marks, (@ Marks will be awarded for language and organization) 1. You have been asked to engage in research on the concept of teacher effectiveness. Based on your research: a. Describe TWO characteristies of an effective teacher. 1343 marks] b. Discuss TWO ways each of these characteristics can affect teaching and learning. [4x3 marks] 2. “Faimess does not mean everyone gets the same. Faimness means everyone gets what they need.” — Rick Riordan, a. Using the above statement, clearly define the terms equity and equality. [4 marks] b. With the use of two scenarios, explain how you could demonstrate equity and equality in your classroom. [10 marks} c, Discuss ONE personal and ONE academic benefit that students can derive from a teacher employing both equity and equality in the classroom, [4 marks} 3. Some scholars argue that teaching is a profession; others argue that itis not a. Is teaching a profession? Discuss this question, giving at least TWO reasons to support the position that it is a profession and at least TWO reasons that support the position that it is not a profession. [16 marks} b. Give one example (not mentioned in your response to (a) above) that illustrates how the Ministry of Education has sought or is seeking to professionalize teaching in Jamaica, [2 marks} END OF EXAMINATION