Discuss the implications of the involvement of the federal government in education
What will be an ideal response?
• benefits of federal funding include support of important programs such as Head Start, more equality of education for lower income children, and innovative competitive programs
• drawbacks include increased stipulations attached to federal monies, increased accountability, and increased focus on high-stakes testing
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a. compensatory skills. b. developmental skills. c. self-determination skills. d. preventive skills.
Teachers and schools fulfill an economic purpose by
A. instilling in students good work habits. B. promoting students' academic achievement. C. encouraging students to perform community service. D. helping students clarify their values and beliefs.
Sociosexual education for students with physical disabilities includes instruction in all of the following EXCEPT
A) structure and functions of bodies. B) suppression of sexual desire. C) alternative modes of sexual gratification. D) human relationships and responsibilities.
Stella is a school principal. Ashley, one of the teachers at the school, approaches her for guidance on how to be a better teacher. Stella asks her to answer a series of questions in order to evaluate her attributes and compares them with a list of ideal characteristics that must be possessed by a teacher. Stella is using a concept termed _____
A) clarity of choice B) goodness of fit C) mnemonic questioning D) regression analysis