Studies suggest that students who participate in a program where self-selection is a major teaching method have lower rates of juvenile delinquency than those who participate in a direct instruction program because ______.
a. students in programs that emphasize self-selection come from more privileged backgrounds
b. self-selection helps to develop a greater sense of responsibility and initiative in children
c. children with existing behavioral issues are more likely to be placed in direct instruction programs
d. teachers in direct instruction programs are less skilled than those that encourage self-selection
b. self-selection helps to develop a greater sense of responsibility and initiative in children
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Which of the following is not typically acquired as part of a developmental history?
A. Prenatal and perinatal conditions, divorce and remarriage issues, and general activity level. B. Relationships with peers, overall physical condition, and allergies. C. Unusual eating habits, mental health problems of relatives, and a standardized test of intelligence. D. Developmental milestones, sleep patterns, and problems experienced by parents or siblings. E. Effective discipline methods and the child's reaction to discipline.
There are seven steps in the formation of an individualized education program (IEP). Which step is focused on determining if services are warranted by a special education teacher or if services should revert back to the sole responsibility of the general education teacher?
a. identification b. eligibility c. evaluation and reviews d. postreferral
Chemicals in the environment called ______ may play a role in lowering the age of puberty in girls, and potentially delaying puberty in boys.
a. gonadotropins b. neurotoxins c. endocrine disruptors d. teratogens
Teachers should introduce lessons that focus on reading comprehension when students:
a. are first learning to recognize words. b. have well-developed phonological awareness skills. c. are just beginning to read silently. d. have well-developed metacognitive awareness skills.