In general, to what extent is it appropriate for teachers to adjust their expectations and teaching practices to the cultural backgrounds of their students?
What will be an ideal response?
Central to the discussion of this question is the idea that students' learning is paramount, and any accommodation to students' cultural backgrounds that promotes such learning is desirable.
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List some questions that teachers can regularly ask themselves as a way of exploring the world of their students
What will be an ideal response?
Of the choices below, which is a strategy for improving your linguistic intelligence?
A. Illustrate your notes B. Rewrite your class notes C. Sing or hum as you work D. Study outside
The number of young children growing up in poverty is increasing, especially for
A) children of color B) girls C) dual language children D) children of teen parents
There are three possible instructional goals tied to behaviors. Introducing and teaching a new skill such as a replacement behavior is an example of which one of these?
a. Increase the occurrence of an appropriate behavior. b. Decrease the occurrence of an inappropriate behavior. c. Teach a new behavior that is presently absent from a student's repertoire. d. Collect additional data.