Why teach poetry? Name and discuss at least three values or reasons for sharing poetry with
children. Include specific poems to support your response.
What will be an ideal response?
A thorough response will include a well developed argument for the importance of teaching
poetry. Support can be found throughout the text, especially on pages 310-311 . A good answer
will also include specific poems that connect to each reason stated.
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A qualitative researcher is studying the implementation of systemic mathematical reform in a school. During the school year he collects data, analyzes the data, and then makes further decisions about additional data to collect. This process is known as:
a. Transcription b. Interim analysis c. Segmenting d. Typology
Total or partial loss of vision, total or partial loss of hearing, loss of a significant degree of both hearing and vision are called which of the following?
a. Hearing impairments b. Visual impairments c. Sensory impairments d. Learning disabilities
When parents treat teachers with a lack of respect, teachers should reciprocate by showing a similar lack of respect
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In most cases, children and adolescents say that their motivation for participating in organized activities is
A. their own desire to seek out and participate in these experiences. B. their parents pressure on them to participate. C. the fact that their peers urge them to participate. D. to avoid having to do homework or to hold part-time employment.