Learning disabilities are generally thought to be caused by a dysfunction in the central nervous system
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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In her early childhood education class, Lauren learns about brain development. She is interested to learn that the timing of early childhood experiences is important to healthy brain development. Because of this Lauren is concerned when she reads about chronic negative experiences. These experiences are called __________________
A. child abuse B. toxic stress C. environmental stress D. cultural stress
Which of the following includes key steps in the General Cooperative Learning model?
a. Introduce model; Name, teach, practice social skills; Assign students to expert and learning groups; Assemble groups and set task; Experts teach in learning groups; Measure group and individual accountability; Evaluate and provide team recognition. b. Prepare questions; Divide students into groups; Explain process to groups; Identify, explain, and practice social skills; Distribute materials; Groups answer questions; Groups process responses to questions; Share information; Measure group and individual accountability; Assess learning. c. Introduce task; Name, teach, practice task; Implement lesson and monitor interactions; Summarize learning; Measure group and individual accountability; Assess learning d. Lesson introduction; Divergent phase; Convergent phase; Closure; Application
The shift in diagnosis of intellectual and developmental disability has been from strictly a measurement of cognitive abilities to
a. measurement of adaptive behaviors. b. a mix of cognitive abilities and adaptive behaviors. c. a mix of cognitive abilities and social behaviors. d. measurement of language skills.
Goal setting is more effective when you:
a. set vague goals so that students have a better chance at meeting them. b. avoid setting deadlines since it creates too much anxiety. c. include daily feedback on whether a student has or has not met a goal. d. set them after students receive reinforcement.