Mr. Jackson, a third-grade teacher works with students throughout the year on material they can perform with guidance but are not yet competent to perform alone. According to Lev Vygotsky's theory of development, what is Mr. Jackson's approach to working with his students?

What will be an ideal response?


Working in their the Zone of Proximal Development.

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The first organized theory-based approach to classroom discipline was set forth by:

a) B.F. Skinner. b) Haim Ginott. c) Lee Canter. d) Fritz Redl and William Wattenberg.

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Concepts, ideas, opinions, feelings, and other intangible entities are often labeled as "insubstantial phenomena." Select one of the following 3 phenomena that would be considered insubstantial, and explain two different ways — one qualitative and one quantitative — that you might measure it: a) the closeness of undergraduates' social network friends; b) the "campus climate" at your

university; c) "irrational exuberance" about the stock market. What will be an ideal response?

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Define pragmatics.

a. The rule system used for all language (oral, written, and sign) b. The intent and meaning of spoken and written statements c. The application of language based on the social content d. None of the above

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Many researchers cite a sample size of ______ as a minimum guideline for correlational, causal-comparative, and true experimental research.

A. 30 B. 50 C. 75 D. 100

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