1. Teaching Readiness Game
Hosted by
Lori Masseur

2. Teaching Readiness Preparation
This game is designed to highlight critical information that students in the College of Education need to be aware of. This valuable information is intended help ensure success in their studies and to help prepare them for student teaching and teaching.

3. Game Rules Choose a Category and amount.
Click on the corresponding square
This will reveal the answer
Guess what the corresponding question is
Click outside the answer square to reveal the corresponding question
By doing in reverse format hoping to encourage for thought and effort.

4. Professional Dispositions
Where Do You Start?
Taskstream
Conceptual Framework
Professional Dispositions
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5. An electronic portfolio
What does Taskstream require learners to create?
An electronic portfolio
(GCU Student Guide)
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6. Fingerprint Clearance
What are all students required to have prior to participation in practicum/field experience?
Fingerprint Clearance
(O’Donnell, 2011)
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7. 1,3 1. Professional Dispositions
What are the 8 parts to the Conceptual Framework?
1. Professional Dispositions
2. Content Knowledge
3. Pedagogical Content Knowledge and Skills
4. Professional and Pedagogical
Knowledge and Skills
5. Data-Informed Decision Making
6. Performance Assessment
7. Technology Integration
8. Field Experience/Clinical Practice
(Learner Goals)
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8. 2. Respect for the Diversity of Others
What are the ten Professional Dispositions?
High Expectations
2. Respect for the Diversity of Others
3. Fairness
4. Professional Conduct
5. Reflection
6. Curiosity
7. Honesty
8. Advocacy
9. Compassion
10. Dedication
(Professional Dispositions of Learners)
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9. Files, pictures, video, and links to other websites
What types of items can be uploaded into Taskstream?
Files, pictures, video, and links to other websites
(GCU Student Guide)
2,1

10. Reading, Writing, and Math
What are the 3 parts to the AEPA Basic Skills Test?
Reading, Writing, and Math
(O’Donnell, 2011)
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11. Through appearance and verbal and nonverbal actions.
How can an educator’s dispositions be observed?
Through appearance and verbal and nonverbal actions.
(Learner Goals)
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12. 2,4 The tenets of critical thinking and a global perspective of the
What are the goals for learner achievement based on?
The tenets of critical thinking and a global perspective of the
Educational community as a whole
(Professional Dispositions of Learners)
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13. To continue to add content to the area
Why would one need to cancel course work submission?
To continue to add content to the area
(GCU Student Guide)
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14. (Student Teaching: ECE, EED, SED, SPE)
Learner enrolled in Teacher Education Programs (IR) must pass this prior to student teaching?
Their state-specified basic skills and content area exams or Praxis I & II
(Student Teaching: ECE, EED, SED, SPE)
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15. To design instruction that is Appropriate for social,
Why are learners taught to evaluate their students’ performances?
To design instruction that is
Appropriate for social,
Cognitive, and
Emotional
Development
(Learner Goals)
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16. Family Education Right and Privacy Act of 1974
The acronym FERPA stand for what?
Family Education Right and Privacy Act of 1974
(Professional Dispositions of Learners)
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17. By adding a rationale to your module
How do you explain how assignments are associated to the Standards and Indicators?
By adding a rationale to your module
(GCU Student Guide)
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18. 4,2 What are the 3 Subareas of the AEPA Professional Knowledge Exam?
Student Development and Learning, Instructional Planning and Management, The Professional Environment.
(Arizona Department of Education, 2005)
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19. 4,3 Why is data necessary for educators?
So they can make informed decisions regarding student learning
And achievement, school improvement, and
Professional practice
(Learner Goals)
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20. Ethical behavior and exhibit integrity
According to the Professional Conduct disposition what must teachers model?
Ethical behavior and exhibit integrity
(Professional Dispositions of Learners)
4,4

21. 5,1 How would you have your instructor view your work?
By sending and invitation.
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22. Bachelor of Science- 2.8 Master of Education- 3.0
What is the minimum GPA a student must have to begin student teaching?
Bachelor of Science- 2.8
Master of Education- 3.0
(Student Teaching: ECE, EED, SED, SPE)
5,2

23. The National Educational Technology Standards (NETS)
When teachers use technology they must align the content with what?
The National Educational Technology Standards (NETS)
(Learner Goals)
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24. Explore and seek answers
Curiosity impels motivated students to do what?
Explore and seek answers
(Professional Dispositions of Learners)
5,4

25. References
 Arizona Department of Education (Eds.). (2005). Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessment Study Guide : 91 Professional Knowledge – Elementary Education. National Evaluation Systems. Retrieved June 21, 2011 from
GCU Student Guide. (n.d). Retrieved June 21, 2011, from Grand Canyon University, Taskstream:
Learner Goals. (n.d). Retrieved June 21, 2011, from Grand Canyon University,
O’Donnell, C., (2011). Lecture 4. Retrieved June 21, 2011, from Grand Canyon University, Module 4
Readings:
Professional Dispositions of Learners. (n.d.) Retrieved June 21, 2011, from Grand Canyon University,
Student Teaching: ECE, EED, SED, SPE. (n.d). Retrieved June 21, 2011, from Grand Canyon University,