You want to study the development of mental reasoning. Describe (a) a cross-sectional design (b) a longitudinal design and (c) a cross-sequential design for doing so. What are the strengths and limitations of each research design?
Explain the meaning of two legal concepts about families in the U.S.: right of family integrity and primacy of parental rights. Why do you believe it is important for early educators to understand these concepts?
Schedules for children reflect the values and structure of the program. Select the statement that describes both the value and how the daily schedule will help define it
Participation in ____________________ training enables early childhood teachers to acquire new knowledge and skills and continue to grow professionally.
The younger the child, the more dramatic play is rooted in fantasy. Describe why children confuse fantasy and reality, why they deserve time to experience fantasy, and identify at what age children begin to distinguish fantasy from reality
Hanna lists valuing mutual respect, honesty, flexibility, a sense of humor, and openness to lifelong learning as _____ that help to foster effective communication
Consider the story of Olly Neal, who stole books from the school library as a youth and later became a judge. As presented in the textbook, his story focused on