Three of the following statements are accurate with regard to students' and/or teachers' epistemic beliefs. Which statement is not accurate?
a. Students' criteria for determining the truth or validity of an idea influence the extent to which they engage in critical thinking.
b. Students are more likely to develop sophisticated epistemic beliefs when they have an opportunity to study a particular subject matter at an advanced level.
c. Students who believe that knowledge is fixed and simple tend to achieve at higher levels in the classroom.
d. Teachers who believe that learning involves primarily memorization and rehearsal are more likely to focus on lower-level skills in their assignments and assessment practices.
c
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Research shows that children who play outdoors regularly experience many health benefits as a result of that play. Which of the following is NOT currently supported by the research presented in the text?
a. Children have better conflict-resolution skills. b. Children have lower incidences of nearsightedness. c. Children have lower stress levels. d. Children have more active imaginations.
How do the content standards and themes get organized for instructional delivery?
What will be an ideal response?