A visitor from another country observes a class for toddlers and later describes it as "warm, inviting, and nurturing—like a very special family." The children appear to be well cared for, comfortable with teachers and friends, and actively engaged throughout the day. When parents arrive to pick up their toddlers, the verbal exchanges between teachers and families are respectful and mutually
supportive. This best illustrates which of the following classroom characteristics?
A) space
B) time
C) climate
D) schedule
C
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The Perry Preschool project served 123 children who were interviewed 40 years later. They found that the children who participated in the program had all of the following characteristics except:
A. They were more likely to have an IQ of 90 or better at age 5. B. They were more likely to have graduated from high school. C. They were more likely to have been arrested 5 or more times by age 40. D. They were more likely to earn $20,000 a year at age 40.
The reading specialist works directly with students
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
How can parents be involved in decision making?
What will be an ideal response?
Liam is a seven-year-old student with autism who spends the majority of his day in a general education classroom. He is successful during most of his day but he has difficulty when there is a sudden change in his schedule, for example, during a fire drill. A strategy his teacher could try is
A. protecting Liam from teasing and bullying. B. educating Liam's peers on his social problems. C. breaking Liam's assignments into small units with frequent feedback and redirection. D. allaying Liam's fears of the unknown by exposing him to the activity beforehand.