- •Contents
- •Введение
- •Introduction
- •In groups of two or three discuss the following points and report back to the class on your major conclusions.
- •Vocabulary enrichment
- •Vocabulary practice
- •If you are looking for a career that will … and excite you. If you want to make a real difference in the lives of children. If you are ready to make an … on the future. Then New York needs you!
- •In groups of two or three discuss the following points and report back to the class on your major conclusions.
- •Vocabulary enrichment
- •Teacher certification from start to finish
- •In groups of two or three read the following texts, discuss them, and report back to the class on your major conclusions in order to make a procedure of teacher certification complete.
- •Applicants for Certification
- •II. Certification Summary: Types of Certificates and Licenses
- •Requirements for Certification in Specific Subject Titles
- •IV. Ways to Obtain Teacher Certification. Applying for a certificate
- •1. Say what you’ve learned from the texts about:
- •2. Decide if the following statements are true or false, and circle either the t or f. If the statement is false, write the correct answer in the space provided.
- •Vocabulary practice
- •In groups of two or three discuss the following points and report back to the class on your major conclusions.
- •Vocabulary enrichment
- •I. About the nystce
- •II. Teacher Certification Examinations: Program Overview
- •III. Citizenship/Residency Requirement
- •Say what you’ve learned from the texts about:
- •Vocabulary practice
- •In groups of two or three discuss the following points and report back to the class on your major conclusions.
- •Vocabulary enrichment
- •Vocabulary practice
- •In groups of two or three discuss the following points and report back to the class on your major conclusions.
- •Vocabulary enrichment
- •I. Last Framework & Objective
- •II. Last Preparation Techniques & Test-Taking Strategies
- •Vocabulary practice
- •In groups of two or three discuss the following points and report back to the class on your major conclusions.
- •Vocabulary enrichment
- •I. Reading Review
- •II. Writing Review. Written Analysis and Expression
- •Vocabulary practice
- •In groups of two or three discuss the following points and report back to the class on your major conclusions.
- •Vocabulary enrichment
- •I. Mathematics Test Strategies
- •II. Mathematics Review
- •Integers
- •Vocabulary practice
- •In groups of two or three discuss the following points and report back to the class on your major conclusions.
- •Vocabulary enrichment
- •I. Biology Review
- •Vocabulary practice
- •Vocabulary enrichment
- •II. Geosciences Review
- •Vocabulary practice
- •Vocabulary enrichment
- •III. Physical Sciences Review
- •Vocabulary practice
- •In groups of two or three discuss the following points and report back to the class on your major conclusions.
- •Vocabulary enrichment
- •Industrialization of America
- •I. United States History and Humanities Review
- •Industrialization of america
- •Vocabulary practice
- •Vocabulary enrichment
- •II. World History Review
- •Vocabulary practice
- •In groups of two or three discuss the following points and report back to the class on your major conclusions.
- •Visual and performing arts
- •Vocabulary enrichment
- •Visual and Performing Arts Terms Review
- •I. Visual Arts Review
- •II. Performing Arts Review
- •Vocabulary practice
- •Visual and performing arts practice items
- •In groups of two or three discuss the following points and report back to the class on your major conclusions.
- •Vocabulary enrichment
- •Interpretation
- •I. Literature Review
- •II. Communication Review
- •Information sources
- •Vocabulary practice
- •Assessment of teaching skills-written (ats-w)
- •01 Understand human developmental processes and variations, and use this understanding to foster student learning.
- •02 Understand how factors in the home, the school, and the community may affect learners; and use this knowledge to create a classroom environment within which all students can grow and learn.
- •05 Understand learning processes and apply strategies that foster student learning and promote students' active engagement in learning.
- •06 Understand curriculum development and apply knowledge of factors and processes in curricular decision making.
- •07 Understand instructional planning and apply knowledge of planning processes to design effective instruction.
- •08 Understand how to use formal and informal assessment to learn about students, plan instruction, monitor student understanding, and make instructional adjustments.
- •09 Understand principles and procedures for organizing and implementing lessons, and use this knowledge to help learners construct meaning and achieve intended outcomes.
- •10 Understand multiple approaches to instruction, and use this knowledge to facilitate learning in various situations.
- •11 Understand how motivational principles and practices can be used to promote student achievement and active engagement in learning.
- •12 Understand how to use a variety of communication modes to promote student learning and to foster a climate of trust and support in the classroom.
- •13 Understand how to structure and manage a classroom to create a climate that fosters a safe and productive learning environment.
- •14 Understand how to reflect productively on one's own practice and take advantage of various resources and opportunities for enhancing professional development and effectiveness.
- •15 Understand how to foster effective home-school relationships and school-community interactions that support student learning.
- •17 Understand the structure and organization of the New York State educational system and the role of education in the broader society.
- •Liberal arts and sciences test (last)
- •01 Use mathematical reasoning in problem-solving situations to arrive at logical conclusions and to analyze the problem-solving process.
- •02 Understand connections between mathematical representations and ideas; and use mathematical terms and representations to organize, interpret, and communicate information.
- •03 Apply knowledge of numerical, geometric, and algebraic relationships in real-world and mathematical contexts.
- •06 Understand and apply skills, principles, and procedures associated with inquiry and problem solving in the sciences.
- •07 Understand the interrelatedness of historical, geographic, cultural, economic, political, and social issues and factors.
- •08 Understand principles and assumptions underlying historical or contemporary arguments, interpretations, explanations, or developments.
- •09 Understand different perspectives and priorities underlying historical or contemporary arguments, interpretations, explanations, or developments.
- •10 Understand and apply skills, principles, and procedures associated with inquiry, problem solving, and decision making in history and the social sciences.
- •11 Understand and interpret visual representations of historical and social scientific information.
- •12 Understand elements of form and content in representations of works from the visual and performing arts from different periods and cultures.
- •21 Prepare an organized, developed composition in Edited American English in response to instructions regarding content, purpose, and audience.
- •Reading practice items
- •Mathematics practice items
- •Science practice items
- •History, humanities, and social science practice items
- •Visual and performing arts practice items
- •Literature and communication practice items
- •References
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Vocabulary practice
Ex. 1. Give the Russian equivalents to the following.
Liberal arts courses; teacher examination series; multiple-choice questions; raw score points; written assignment; to integrate information; fundamental concepts; scientific inquiry; cultural contexts; exercise program.
Ex. 2. Complete the following sentences with the appropriate word
1. The LAST is a test about the introductory level … arts courses you took in college.
2. The … scores for the LAST range from 100 to 300.
3. Learn how to answer reading … items and how write an essay.
4. … rating means the raters assign a score based on their informed sense about your writing.
5. … are incorrect answers that look like correct answers.
Ex. 3. Choose the alternative to express the same idea as the word or phrase italicized.
1. Testing companies like to pretend that test taking techniques don’t help that much.
2. Test writers want to avoid complaints from test takers like you who raise legitimate concerns about their answers.
3. A reasonable exercise program should involve exercising in a way that is suitable for you 30 to 45 minutes each day.
4. You may occasionally meet a paragraph or passage in which the topic can’t be summarized from the first and last sentences.
5. Testing companies want everyone to think that their tests only measure your knowledge of the subject.
Ex. 4. Supply the sentences with the missing words. According to the LAST:
1. The teacher has a broad understanding of the … concepts of mathematics, science, and technology.
2. The teacher is familiar with the basic principles and procedures associated with scientific….
3. The teacher can … information from traditional and electronic sources, communicate effectively, reason clearly, and evaluate competing ideas and arguments.
4. The teacher recognizes the crucial connections among all … of human thought and endeavor.
5. The teacher has an understanding of the major traditions of art, literature, religion, and philosophy and how cultural contexts inform artistic and literary….
REVIEW QUESTIONS
1. What is the LAST about?
2. What does the LAST format consist of?
3. What is a “raw passing” score on the LAST?
4. Are the concepts of the LAST and ATS-W written assignments different?
5. What abilities do the LAST and ATS-W written assignments evaluate?
6. Do you have any essential preparation techniques and test-taking strategies that help you improve your score?
7. What test preparation techniques, multiple-choice test strategies, and written assignment strategies are required for future test-takers?
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READING AND WRITING CORE REVIEW |
DISCUSSION
In groups of two or three discuss the following points and report back to the class on your major conclusions.
1. Do you know any strategies for answering a multiple-choice reading test?
2. What topics should an English review contain to show you how to write passing essays for the LAST??
3. What steps should you follow to write passing written assignments?
PRE-READING ACTIVITIES