Davis Elementary School places particular emphasis on reading, writing, math, and science, because, "If the kids get good in these areas, they have the tools needed to understand the world around them." The philosophy of Davis Elementary School is most likely grounded in:
a. perennialism.
b. essentialism.
c. progressivism.
d. social reconstructionism.
b
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Research findings summarized in Table 13.1 on reading indicate that
A. read-aloud programs have no significant benefit to students who already know how to read. B. teachers should discontinue reading aloud to students after kindergarten so that students will be motivated to read on their own. C. a read-aloud programs can positively affect children's reading ability and language development. D. reading aloud is enjoyed by students but has no positive effects on their reading comprehension. E. reading aloud is enjoyed by students but has no effect on their language development.
The constructivist teacher assumes that young children learn new information primarily from
A. memorizing facts. B. rewards and extrinsic motivation. C. being guided to find correct answers D. active involvement
Baumrind’s child-rearing traits theory focused on how much __________ parents exhibited.
A. love and affection B. rigidity and flexibility C. warmth and control D. help and support
How children manage to meet the challenges of the world outside their homes depends on ___________________________________ and ___________________________________
Fill in the blank with correct word.