Four teachers were talking in the teachers' lounge. "What are you doing?" Manuel
asked.
"I just got my Elementary School Journal today," Juanita responded. "They always
have an article or two that helps me. This one has a good article on what we can do
to get kids from disadvantaged backgrounds to be more conscientious about their
work. I work so hard, but I really need the help."
"Wow, impressive," Manuel waved. "How in the world do you have time to read
journals? I can barely keep my head above water with all the paperwork."
"Me too," David, who was sitting nearby, put in. "Besides, there isn't much we can do
for some of these kids. Doing extra reading isn't going to help all that much. I'd
rather have someone tell me how to get them to behave."
"It isn't quite that bad," Rey retorted. "I know these kids have trouble, but we have to
try as hard as possible to help them.
Based on the evidence in the vignette, the teacher who displayed behavior most
characteristic of a professional was:
A) Manuel.
B) David.
OC) Rey.
D) Juanita.
