Describe the assumptions that underlie information processing theory.
What will be an ideal response?
The answers should recognize that cognitive processes influence learning (not only what students need to learn but also should focus on how students can most effectively process), that attention is selective and can be guided by learners and teachers, individuals process information actively and learn information with purpose, and that meaning is personally constructed by the learner and is influenced by prior knowledge, experiences, and beliefs.
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According to This We Believe, the position paper of the National Middle School Association, the middle school curriculum should be ______________, _____________, and _______________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following children best illustrate the use of effortful control
a. John loves dogs and can read books about dogs for hours. b. Kate does not like to read and when her mother asks her to read, she watches her favorite TV show instead. c. Beth does not like to read, but knows it is important, so she solely attends to reading for twenty minutes a day. d. Natalie loves to read about dogs, but when she is assigned reading about cats, she takes her dog for a walk instead of completing the reading assignment.
Which of the following should you visualize when formulating your career plan?
a. Your current workload b. Your preferred work setting c. Your parents’ careers d. Your current income
Collages can be made of almost any imaginable combination of materials, limited only by the teacher’s and children’s imaginations
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.