Three of the following statements reflect developmentally appropriate practice. Which one does not?
a. Look for and build on children's existing talents.
b. Work hard to help children acquire more advanced ways of thinking as quickly as possible.
c. Keep in mind that the "weaknesses" of children and adolescence may serve a developmental purpose.
d. Use the universals of development to form general expectations about children and adolescents, but expect diversity at every turn.
B
You might also like to view...
Expression, or conversation, is an essential part of learning
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Jeremy's 4th grade teacher has been noticing that Jeremy has become increasingly short tempered and impatient. He often falls asleep at his desk after lunch. Which of the following suggestions for Jeremy's family would be a good idea to suggest first to try to address this emerging situation?
a. Ask whether he might be able to play more. b. Think about whether he should listen to calming music. c. Consider whether he should eat a more balanced diet. d. Consider whether he needs more sleep
A free, appropriate public education for all individuals with disabilities through age 21 is guaranteed by the
A. Education of the Disabled Act. B. Exceptional Student Education Act. C. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. D. Special Education Act.
Which of the following is an accurate statement about group vs. individually administered tests?
a. individually administered tests generally require less training to administer b. individually administered tests are less efficient and less economical to administer c. group achievement tests are used to determine eligibility for special education d. individually administered tests are generally used for accountability purposes.