In emphasizing academic programs for "gifted" and "talented" youth, Conant
A. separated himself from his contemporaries.
B. embraced a view commonly held by educational leaders at that time.
C. rejected the concept of meritocracy.
D. All of these answers are correct.
B. embraced a view commonly held by educational leaders at that time.
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The Reggio Emila philosophy:
A. does not work well in this country because it is based on the Italian cultural view. B. confuses children with too many choices in the classroom. C. places emphasis on the organization of the physical environment and active collaboration between the children and adults. D. can only work if the teachers have specialized training.
Maturationists
a. support the idea that children develop language only through their interactions with other people. b. suggest that every child, regardless of culture, intellectual ability, or socioeconomic status, inherits the genetic capability for language. c. suggest that language acquisition combines an innate ability with environmental influences, interacting in complex ways as children learn language. d. support the idea that children acquire language through stimulus-response relationships.
During the early years, the educational focus is more on the process than on the content of learning
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
Not every school-age child with a physical or health impairment requires special education services.