The importance of the zone of proximal development is that it
a. is synonymous with adult-directed learning.
b. is synonymous with socially mediated learning.
c. represents cognitive functions that are ready to mature.
d. represents the child's problem-solving abilities.
c
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Choose the best example of an educational application based on behavioral psychology (behaviorism) principles
a. Providing students with options to demonstrate their learning such as traditional paper and pencil tests, and drawing or other artistic expressions. b. Giving students stars on a chart for appropriate behavior. c. Providing students with collaborative learning opportunities. d. Both a and c above.
Discuss the family-directed assessment process.
What will be an ideal response?
Creating links between concepts via a hierarchical structure is an example of:
a. Organizing b. Elaboration c. Reviewing d. Looking at pictures while reading
Mr. Reed has several students in his class whose families use corporal punishment to discipline their children. One day at lunch, these students begin sharing stories about getting in trouble and the physical punishment they’ve experienced. Mr. Reed isn’t sure what to do with this information. He wants to be respectful of parenting differences, but the stories are hard to listen to. What should Mr. Reed keep in mind regarding this situation--is it parenting differences or abuse?
What will be an ideal response?