Briefly describe how parents act to ensure their child’s academic success.
What will be an ideal response?
Parents begin reading to their children in infancy and then engage in other literacy-based practices such as shared reading. Once children are in school, parents monitor the child, help with homework, create positive peer networks, and participate directly with the school.
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Mrs. Jones decides not to include a unit about evolution in her science class because she is concerned that it is too controversial. This is an example of
a. null curriculum. b. formal curriculum. c. informal curriculum. d. extracurriculum.
Some people ask, "Why use contemporary realistic fiction in the classroom—there is too great a risk for criticism and censorship." Which is the best response to people who ask this question?
a. "The genre developed from an excellent line of historical fiction that laid the framework for the struggles that people experience, especially young people growing up." b. "The risk is too great—perceptive educators use literature that is less controversial and ‘just as good.'" c. "The genre developed as a didactic moral tale and many critics attempt to link realistic fiction with morality by examining a realistic novel in light of the messages that it delivers." d. "The controversial nature of contemporary realistic fiction suggests teachers should engage in self-censorship."
Inappropriate social behavior, such as passing notes, teasing, arguing, and fighting, should be handled by the teacher in what way?
A) Deal with them quickly and efficiently. B) Stop the lesson and send for the administrator. C) Wait until after the lesson, then talk to the student. D) Ignore these behaviors.
__________ are defined as what is to be taught to young children with delays or disabilities
a. Outcomes b. Standards c. Domains