Janna is a 5-year-old who lived with abusive and alcoholic parents in the first few years of her life. However, she often spent time with a very warm and nurturing aunt and uncle. They later cared for her after she was removed from her parents' custody
Despite her early experiences, when Janna grew up she became a caring mother and contributing member of the community. Janna is example of
a. a resilient child.
b. a strong-willed child.
c. an unfortunate child in need of saving.
d. an easy child.
answer: a
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You notice that Krista, one of your students, rarely finishes her homework. In class, you notice that she is often squirming in her seat and looking around the room while you're talking, and she sometimes "drifts off" even when you're speaking directly to her. Concerned, you check her records and talk to her previous teachers. You see that she was given the WISC-III (an individualized intelligence test), and her score was slightly above average. Her other teachers comment that the patterns you've observed existed in their classes as well. Based on this information, which of the following most accurately describes the patterns you've observed in Krista's behavior?
a. She is mildly intellectually handicapped. b. She is behaviorally disordered. c. She has a communication disorder. d. She has an attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
What type of time-out is used when the student is removed from the classroom to a time-out room for a specified period of time?
a. Exclusion time-out b. Inclusion time-out c. Restrictive time-out d. Seclusion time-out
Discuss how coaching is used to improve teacher performance. Include in your response • An explanation of both “expert” and “reciprocal” coaching models, and • Identify some of the advantages of coaching in education.
What will be an ideal response?
An understanding of LEARNING STYLES does all of the following EXCEPT
A. Enables a teacher to consider individual differences that affect a person's learning. B. Assumes that all of us have a capacity to grow and develop. C. Allows informed students to become active participants in their own learning. D. Helps teachers tune into cultural differences without stereotyping children in a specific ethnic group. E. Prevents stereotyping and low teacher expectations.