Mrs. Wall was surprised to see a different sight when she took her grandson to his first day of preschool. When she taught 30 years ago preschool's focus in preparation for kindergarten was
A. developing experiential learning
B. enhancing physical growth and general health
C. enhancing social development
D. providing an academic foundation
C
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Piaget’s research has affected the world of education by ______.
a. stressing the importance of rote learning in early education b. promoting strategies that allow the child to construct his own learning c. emphasizing the importance of group work and collaboration in learning projects d. making us realize the young children need a great deal of adult supervision and oversight in order to learn effectively
Which of the following is NOT a strategy teachers should use in designing meaningful aesthetic curriculum?
a. Intentionally and frequently including art in the curriculum rather than waiting to see if there is time for it after other activities have been completed. b. Emphasize product of process when creating art. c. Provide adequate time for exploration. d. Teachers should use all of the above strategies.
Which term refers to individuals who believe genetics and environment affect development?
What will be an ideal response?
What report did the U.S. Department of Education publish in 1998?
A. “Looking Forward: The Profession” B. “Becoming a Teacher: Looking Forward and Backward at the Same Time” C. “Promising Practices: New Ways to Improve Teacher Quality” D. “An Essential Profession”