Scaffolding assists a child to work just beyond his or her current level of understanding. This area is referred to as what?

A) zone of proximal development
B) wait time
C) creating and adding challenges
D) child-initiated experience


Answer: A) zone of proximal development

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a. a definition b. critical attributes c. non-critical attributes d. carrier content

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According to Illich, education

a. Should be tested empirically. b. Should be drawn from everyday life experiences of the learner. c. Should emphasize science and technology. d. Should be controlled by a national board of elected individuals.

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a) asthma and diabetes are increasingly common in the pediatric population b) advances in medical science and improved illness management have resulted in increased longevity of children with chronic conditions c) environmental risk factors such as obesity and pollution are increasingly contained d) improvements in technologies such as catheterization and ventilation have improved life expectancy and quality of life in children with chronic illness

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