Why do teachers need to have an understanding of families and how they function?

What will be an ideal response?


In order to better understand a child and meet a child's needs, teachers must understand the child's family and how it functions. Factors such as economic levels, diversity, family structure, and individual familial differences affect how a child functions in society. To have a meaningful partnership, teachers must understand the culture of their students.

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Which question is most likely to be addressed using action research?

a. Do 4th grade children taught with math manipulatives outperform children taught without manipulatives on the state achievement test? b. How is my 4th grade classroom best organized to promote the use of math manipulatives? c. Is there an interaction effect between gender and use of manipulatives on mathematics achievement of 4th graders? d. Is there a correlation between mathematics self-efficacy and mathematics achievement?

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Which of the following is not a requirement of corporal punishment?

a. Allowed by state law. b. Only be used when as a form of discipline. c. Ordered by an administrator. d. Not be motivated by anger or malice.

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What are some criticisms of the measurement of academic ability?

What will be an ideal response?

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Ned Herrmann, creator of the Brain Dominance Inventory, suggests that failure to align your mental preferences with your work is predictive of career success and satisfaction

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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