GED GED Professional Development & Ethics

Question 1

Which organization sets the standards and administers the official GED test in the United States?

Accepted Answer

GED Testing Service (GEDTS)

Answer

The College Board

Answer

ACT, Inc.

Answer

The U.S. Department of Education directly

Question 2

A GED teacher who shares a student's academic struggles with a third party without consent most likely violates which principle?

Accepted Answer

Student confidentiality and FERPA protections

Answer

Curriculum alignment standards

Answer

Assessment validity guidelines

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Professional dress codes

Question 3

Ongoing professional development for GED instructors is important primarily because:

Accepted Answer

GED content standards and best practices evolve over time

Answer

It fulfills administrative paperwork requirements only

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It reduces the need to prepare lessons

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It replaces classroom observation requirements

Question 4

Which ethical obligation requires GED teachers to treat all students equitably regardless of background?

Accepted Answer

Non-discrimination and equal access

Answer

Standardized testing compliance

Answer

Mandatory curriculum delivery

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Compulsory attendance enforcement

Question 5

A GED instructor who reflects on their teaching practice, seeks feedback, and adjusts their methods is demonstrating:

Accepted Answer

Reflective practice and professional growth

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Resistance to administrative oversight

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Overconfidence in personal skills

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Avoidance of evaluation

Question 6

Which action by a GED teacher would be considered a conflict of interest?

Accepted Answer

Recommending a tutoring service in which the teacher has a financial stake

Answer

Using free publicly available teaching resources

Answer

Adjusting pacing based on student needs

Answer

Attending a professional conference