What is the difference between acceleration and enrichment programs for gifted students, and which is more beneficial?
What will be an ideal response?
An acceleration program involves moving a child through the curriculum as quickly as possible (e.g., skipping grades). An enrichment program provides children with opportunities for learning that are not present in the curriculum. There is no consensus about which program is better. Accelerated programs suffer from the potential to disadvantage the gifted students by placing them in classes where they are physically smaller and socioemotionally different from their peers.
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A group discussion staff meeting is one of the most effective because
a. it does not take much planning by the director. b. the time can be limited. c. all staff members can participate. d. no materials are needed.
Mr. Van Holten uses some strategies that are consistent with Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development and others that are not. Which one of the following is least consistent with Vygotsky's ideas?
a. Assisting students as they work on their papers in class b. Giving credit for early assignments regardless of their quality c. Asking students to exchange papers and check one another's work for mechanical errors d. Easing students into the writing process with a series of increasingly complex writing assignments
Research has found that students who use graphing calculators are more flexible problem solvers, are more persistent when faced with a new problem situation, and are highly engaged in the act of problem solving
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
According to a recent survey, which of the following traits is a characteristic of the worst teachers?
A. Retaining control of the classroom B. Making the class interesting C. Having knowledge of the subject D. Having a poor attitude