According to the author, the fundamental purpose of early childhood education should be to:
a. prepare children for continuing later success in elementary school.
b. foster growth of developmental sequences.
c. teach young children fundamental academic skills, such as the names of colors, shapes and their ABC's.
d. foster competence in dealing with life.
d
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Teachers need a particular mind-set to view every child as first a ____________________
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Sally Harvey, an 8th grade math teacher, typically spends about 7 minutes after the bell rings taking roll, handing out papers, and writing assignments on the board. Karen Walters, who teaches in the room next to Sally, writes her assignments on the board during the time the students are moving from one class to another. Based on this information, which of the following conclusions is most valid?
a. Sally is a more caring teacher than is Karen. b. Sally has higher personal teaching efficacy than does Karen. c. Karen is better organized than is Sally. d. Karen is a more effective teacher than is Sally.
The purpose of advance organizers is to
a. tell students what they will be doing or learning before instruction begins. b. give students advance knowledge of the classroom organization. c. demonstrate a specific skill or present new information. d. review main ideas of a lecture.
A common behavior associated with avoidance/escape of a situation is
a. self-injury. b. aggression. c. inappropriate vocalizations. d. all of the above.