Examine the benefits of delivering curriculum that is perceived as "meaningful" to students. Identify the characteristics of meaningful work.
What will be an ideal response?
Many researchers conclude that when academic work is meaningful, it sustains students' attention and interest, engages them in learning, and reduces the likelihood that students will feel alienated from school. Meaningful work is relevant and applicable to students' lives and often reflects real-world problems and questions.
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Which of the following classroom situations most clearly reflects the ripple effect as described by Kounin?
a. A boy makes a wisecrack, and soon everyone in the class is trying to think up wisecracks. b. A fight between two students leads to a fight between two parents. c. Everyone works diligently after a dawdler is reprimanded. d. Two students start to giggle, and soon the whole class is laughing.
Code switching occurs when:
A. Bilingual students switch back and forth from English to their native language when talking to parents. B. The student is taught that Standard English is the only acceptable way to communicate. C. Students use Standard English when it's appropriate and dialect with family and community. D. Students use Standard English with their peers, even in the community.
Clearly stated expectations for parents should be part of a First Day of School Action Plan
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Sixth grade teacher Helen Crump has been asked to evaluate students' writing samples. To complete this task, Miss Crump should develop a:
a) RAFT b) rubric c) running record d) portfolio