NCSS states that the aim of social studies is to help young people develop the ability to make informed decisions for the public good as
a. students of tomorrow’s global classrooms in a dependent world.
b. successful workers in an ever-changing society.
c. American citizens in a culturally rich environment and dependent world.
d. citizens of a culturally diverse democratic society in an interdependent world.
ANSWER:
d
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A hearing loss that occurs before the child’s language has developed is a
occurs after the child has acquired some speech and language is called a
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
According to the textbook, what is the age range for the period of development that is referred to as emerging adulthood?
a. Ages 18–21 b. Ages 18–25 c. Ages 18–29
The largest category of special education, in terms of numbers of children served, is:
a. behavioral disorders. b. mental retardation (intellectual disability). c. visual impairment. d. learning disabilities.
At a Parent Teacher Association (PTA) meeting at your school, several parents complain about the moral decline of today's youth and argue that the school should be giving regular lectures about the importance of honesty, loyalty, generosity, and so on
If the teachers and school administrators are up to date on research regarding moral development, they should respond by saying that such lectures: a. can be effective only if parents urge their children to take the lectures seriously. b. would do little if anything to promote moral behavior. c. are likely to be effective for junior high and high school students but not for elementary school students. d. are likely to be effective for girls but not for boys.