Which does not describe cognitive developmental theory as understood by multicultural education advocates?
a. Learning is a process of meaning making.
b. Learning comes from the interaction of the mind and experience.
c. Learning is limited to basic academic skills in reading, writing and computing.
d. Learning must be meaningful.
C Correct Answer: Learning is limited to basic academic skills in reading, writing and computing.
Feedback for Correct Answer: With regard to skill development, learning must not be limited to basic academic skills—reading, writing, computing—but must include a multitude of skills related to critical thinking, creativity, decision making, problem solving, information accessing, interpersonal and cross-cultural communication, conflict resolution, visual literacy, and self-analysis.
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Describe what you believe to be the 3 most important practices associated with DAP and how these influence children's early childhood experiences.
What will be an ideal response?
What is an appropriate response when a child asks how to spell a word in a developmental journal?
A. "Do your best and I'll help you fix it later." B. "Look it up in a dictionary so you can learn how to spell it." C. "Your journal will not be seen by others, so just do your best." D. "We'll worry about spelling later, when we edit your journal."
The most effective interventions
a. are quick, not lasting more than a month. b. target the youngest students. c. are whole-class interventions. d. remediate older struggling readers.
Flexible groups are maintained regardless of the task that needs to be addressed
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.