Describe four dimensions of your temperament. Suppose you have a child in your care whose temperament differs significantly from you on those same dimensions. Name the four dimensions on which you and the child differ and explain how you would improve goodness-of-fit between the child, you and the environment
What will be an ideal response?
The answer can include any four of the following dimensions: activity level, sensitivity, reactivity, persistence, distractibility, approach, adaptability, regularity/rhythmicity, and quality of mood. Strategies could include down- or up-regulating for the teacher, reducing or increasing stimulation for the child, providing support for the child when the environment challenges her comfort level, balancing novelty and predictability, and recognizing and increasing ones own tolerance level for circumstances that are difficult.
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What will be an ideal response?
Which is the best statement you can make about zero tolerance?
a. Curwin and Mendler think zero tolerance is a worthwhile approach and should be continued "as-is." b. Most schools do not have zero tolerance because they feel it provides administrators with too little discretion. c. Zero tolerance provides administrators with sufficient flexibility to make individual decisions. d. Unfortunately, zero tolerance has been viewed by some as a "cure-all" for school violence.
Why is inferring not considered a comprehension strategy?
A. It is a skill, not a strategy. B. Inferring is too difficult a concept to teach children. C. Many strategies require inferencing abilities. D. Making inferences is not a central part of comprehension.
When Raekwon takes Loni’s science book from her while she’s using it, which of the following statements would a teacher in a PBIS school be most likely to make?
a) “That behavior is unacceptable. Go to the principal’s office.” b) “Taking Loni’s book without permission goes against our agreement of respecting others and their materials. Can you think of a better way to ask to use it?” c) “One of our values is sharing our materials, so it was nice of you not to get upset, Loni.” d) “Raekwon, did you forget to bring your book to class? You can borrow one from the shelf in the back of the room.”