Define negative transfer and provide an example of it
What will be an ideal response?
Negative transfer occurs when knowledge of one task or skill interferes with learning a second task or skill. Racquetball players often find it difficult to switch to tennis (and vice versa) because the action of the arm in the swing is so different.
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Research has found that the overall impact of home schooling on students who are gifted or talented
a. is a very favorable educational alternative. b. is limiting to their social development. c. decreases their academic achievement. d. is positive for creative development but not for academic development.
During the desegregation of school districts, what is the underlying purpose of integration?
What will be an ideal response?
What might be done to be sure there is consistency across persons implementing the adaptations?
a) use a checklist with detailed description to document adaptations b) have the student track the number of times he uses the device c) write down all of the students modifications and compare them to his accommodations. d) have the teacher tell all other personnel about the adaptations.
Which of the following is NOT an outcome of controversy?
a. Greater agreement with the expert b. Greater mastery and retention of materials and skills c. Higher creativity d. Higher level reasoning