Describe cooperative learning. Provide a definition of the term, appropriate uses of the strategy, and its benefits.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Instructional technique in which small, heterogeneous groups of learners are actively engaged in the learning process
Appropriate use in inclusive and non-inclusive classrooms
Benefits: contributes significantly to student achievement; enhances self-esteem of individuals with special needs; and increases acceptance and understanding of children with disabilities
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Define and give an example of intrinsic motivation
What will be an ideal response?
Title XII of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
What are referred to as "middle level schools" most often house children of grades
(a) K-8 (b) 5-6 (c) 4-6 (d) 6-8 (e) 7-9
Caleb continually blurts out the answers to Mr. Karowski's questions—so much so that other students rarely have a chance to respond. Mr. Karowski decides to ignore Caleb's behavior, hoping that it will decrease if he doesn't pay attention to it. Mr. Karowski is applying the concept of _________ in his treatment of Caleb
A) intermittent reinforcement B) incompatible behavior C) punishment D) extinction