A social constructivist perspective of learning

a. points out that comprehension is acquiring the words the author of the text used, exactly as they appear in the text.
b. says that meanings evolve from interactions among the reader, the text, the classroom community, the teacher, and the context.
c. considers the author’s meaning unimportant.
d. does none of the above.


ANS: B

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One source of aid that may relieve some of the burden of child care from the parents, while keeping the family system intact, is

a. respite care b. asylums c. adoption agencies d. none of these

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If the students are directed to determine themselves a question to pursue via inquiry, then this would be an example of:

a. Confirmatory inquiry b. Structured inquiry c. Open inquiry d. Guided inquiry

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In dealing with parents, which of the following is absolutely essential?

a. having your advertisement and brochures up to date b. having a clear understanding with your staff about who should deal with any concerns that the parents might raise c. keeping the parents informed about your policies on food services and health d. all of the above

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. The following is an example of what type of sampling? After administering a survey a researcher selected teachers with less than 5 years of teaching experience and those with more than 20 years of teaching experience who indicate they are contemplating leaving teaching to interview.

What will be an ideal response?

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