Journals—and all writing—can be a very personal activity. Often, adolescents and adults lack confidence in their writing products. Thus, it is recommended that instructors promote nonthreatening practices when responding to and grading students' personal thoughts in journals. What specific practices support a nonthreatening approach to grading and evaluating student journals?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Students should list all of the following: protect privacy, respond actively and sincerely, be honest in the response, look for positives, keep journal writing special and interesting, don't make promises you cannot keep.
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a. equivalent forms c. test-retest b. split-half
Home visits should be
A) Scheduled in advance B) Conducted after a relationship between parent and teacher hasbeen established at the school C) Used to assess the desirability and appropriateness of familyactivities D) All of the above
Which of the following is true regarding the scientist's role in professional development for teachers?
a. Scientists have an obligation to assist in science teachers' professional development b. The scientist should not be present at the workshop, but may be contacted with any specific content-related questions the teachers may have c. The scientist does not belong in schools d. Scientists typically sponsor in-service programs because they have the most content knowledge
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a. Descartes. b. Thomas Aquinas. c. Kant. d. Augustine.