Prek Bootcamp Assessment: Who Made You the Teacher (Module 12)

Name*

First Last

Email*

Is it important for the principal to convey job expectations to both the teacher and assistant? Why?*

Yes, as the instructional leader in the school as well as the supervisor of all staff, the principal must set job expectations related to evaluation of job performance to reduce confusion between teacher and assistant.
No, as the instructional leader in the school, it is not their job to intervene with adult issues.
Yes, but it the responsibility of the counselor to handle these issues.

What are differences in responsibilities between teachers and assistant teachers.*

Teacher is the instructional leader, models classroom behavior
Teacher organizes, primary planner, point person with parents
Assistant plays a support role, reinforces the teacher’s instructional practices
Assistant management techniques and supports teacher in gathering student data
All the above

What is the number one element in a successful partnership?*

Are assistant teachers under utilized in the classroom? Why or why not?*

They are utilized according to their qualifications.
They are underutilized because they are not the teacher and should not have other responsibilities.
They are being utilized because assistant teachers must pass a utilization exam.
They are underutilized due to lack of joint planning with teacher, assignment of job duties, responsibilities conveyed to both the teacher and assistant

Is it required by MDE for there to be a teacher and assistant teacher if the classroom enrollment is 20 children? Why or Why not?*

No, it is not required to have multiple teachers with 20 children.
Yes, It is required by MDE that a teacher and assistant be present if the number of children in a classroom exceeds 10. This is required by law and on evidence-based practice.
Yes, but it is not MDE it is MDHS that requires two teachers to 20 children.
No, by law it is not necessary to have an evidence-based practice.

Quiz