In recent years, the media has focused mainly on which of the following aspects of education for young children?
a. the shift from center-based settings to home-based settings
b. changes in families that have reduced the need for employer-supported programs
c. the movement from a separated curriculum to an integrated curriculum
d. changes in families that have increased the need for child care outside the home
d. changes in families that have increased the need for child care outside the home
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Teresa recently arrived in Mrs. Talbert’s second-grade class, 8 weeks into the school year. She and her family moved to the area from another state. The school’s mandatory parent–teacher conferences are scheduled for next week, and Mrs. Talbert is not sure the best way to approach Teresa’s family, since there is little information to share about Teresa’s academic progress so far. What is the best solution for Mrs. Talbert?
A. Talk with Teresa’s family on the phone as soon as possible to find out more about Teresa. Ask if they would like to meet at conference time B. Get clearance from the principal to wait until the spring parent–teacher conferences to talk with Teresa’s family C. Ask the school principal to meet with Teresa’s family to get them acclimated to the school during conference week D. Set a time on the conference schedule and inform Teresa’s family members of their appointment time
The InTASC Standards for teachers were originally designed to promote district professional development of beginning teachers, but now they are used to ______.
a. plan improvement for teachers with poor classroom management b. exclude people who do not meet the standards from the profession c. determine which teachers are eligible for state licensure d. evaluate teacher performance at all levels
Historically, liberal education tends to emphasize
A. both breadth and depth of study. B. preparation for the world of work. C. general learning without specialization. D. All these answers are correct.
Which of the following is the best approach for struggling readers?
a. a bottom-up approach b. a top-down approach c. a part-whole approach d. an interactive approach