If you discover that a student is being ostracized by his or her classmates, as Connor initially is, what might you do to help?
What will be an ideal response?
Teachers can rarely orchestrate the friendships that their students make. However, they can set up situations in which their students get to know one another a little better—for example, by having students work on projects in pairs or cooperative groups.
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Linguistics is the study of languages through the linguistic components of each language. Name the five linguistic
components of language. What will be an ideal response?
How does divorce affect adults?
A. it is a highly stressful event as well as a process B. women many experience greater difficulties than men in quality of life issues C. the non-residential, non-custodial father's parent-child relationship diminishes D. all of the above are correct E. the second and third choices only
Asking a group to report on their own progress is
a. inadvisable, because they are likely to exaggerate their success. b. inadvisable, because it leads to finger-pointing and blame. c. advisable, because it encourages competition among groups. d. advisable, because it helps them develop self-monitoring skills.
The greatest gaps in academic achievement in the United States are between students from low-income families and students of wealthier families. In the first part of this essay question, describe at least three factors that may explain the lower achievement of many low-SES students in schools. In the second part of this essay question, explain what teachers can do to help children from low-SES
families succeed and narrow the gap. What will be an ideal response?