Explain how classroom organization influences student independence, productivity, and adherence to rules.
What will be an ideal response?
Children’s growing sense of independence is supported when they can confidently and competently use equipment and when space and materials are arranged so that they can see what is available and make autonomous choices. At the same time, children develop a sense of responsibility when the environment makes it clear how and where materials are to be returned when they finish using them. Children are more productively involved in activities when the purpose of classroom spaces is clearly defined and when materials are developmentally appropriate. Children are also more likely to follow classroom rules when the environment reinforces these; for instance, if it is important for reasons of safety that children not run inside, classroom furnishings should be arranged in a way that makes walking, rather than running, natural.
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additional practice, he evaluates their progress with a pencil and paper test. This approach to teaching is best described as: a. problem-based learning. b. lecture discussion. c. information processing. d. direct instruction
A picture book about a baby bat is _______
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A Z-score of 51 is equal to a z-score of
a. .10 c. 1.00 b. .51 d. 5.10
If you want to get the most competent teachers, with respect to curriculum, to serve on the curriculum development group, the best method for the curriculum council to use is ______.
A. evolvement B. peer selection C. administrative selection D. rotation