Information from three different theorists can aid teachers in guiding young children into experiencing and building knowledge in the social studies curriculum. Identify the three theorists, the name of their theory, and how they can contribute to children’s social studies knowledge
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER: Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences (tools for learning, problem solving, selfdefinition, human interaction, and creativity), as well as Lev Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory (influences and interactions from culture and social groups) and Jean Piaget’s cognitive development theory (information and exploration gathered from the physical and social environment) can all be social studies factors in assisting teachers to guide young children into experiencing and building knowledge.
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a. His pleasure in working with other people b. The opportunity to learn more about history and civics c. His attraction to status d. The opportunity to help create change in people's lives
Examples of failure words include:
A. successful and capable B. can't and won't C. lost and alone D. yes and no problem
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a question, and Miss Tucker puts Becca's stick with the others in the "called on" jar. Moving the sticks to the "called on" jar is a. advisable, because it will ensure that all students have a chance to answer a question during the lesson. b. advisable, because students see a tangible reminder that they have participated in class and will benefit from that visible reinforcement. c. inadvisable, because students whose sticks are in the "called on" jar now know that they won't be held accountable for further participation. d. inadvisable, because Miss Tucker has singled out students during the lesson.
In portfolios, who decides what work is to be included?
(a) student, (b) teachers, (c) cooperative work group, (d) entire class.