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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Creating an Environment for Learning.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who believed that "Education was the point at which we decide whether we love the world enough to assume the responsibility for it"?
(a) Maxine Greene.
(b) Hannah Arendt.
(c) William Ayers.
(d) Nel Noddings.

2. Ayers believes that learning is what?
(a) Not linear.
(b) Boring.
(c) Hard.
(d) Easy.

3. According to Chapter 2, "Seeing the Student," how did a staff review session end?
(a) In an abrupt manner.
(b) With critical discussion.
(c) Provided teachers with a deeper understanding.
(d) With a decision.

4. What model is curriculum built on based on Ayers's research?
(a) The teacher-centered model.
(b) The surplus model.
(c) The student-centered model.
(d) The deficit model.

5. What does Ayers say is required to teach from a solid base of knowing students?
(a) Vision.
(b) Patience.
(c) Support.
(d) Hope.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Ayers say died at an early age for too many young Americans?

2. According to Ayers, how many Americans were incarcerated in the year 2000?

3. What became a helpful guide to teaching for Ayers and other teachers?

4. Who argued that "teachers can be aided in the difficult matter of moral choice if they can adopt an ethic of caring"?

5. What did Duke bring to the attention of the other children about Mr. Ayers?

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