Contrast the concepts of critical periods, sensitive periods, and plasticity in order to explain the debate researchers currently have about brain development. Do various areas of the brain have time restrictions on development? Discuss the implications for middle childhood
What will be an ideal response?
Critical periods of vulnerability may result in permanent changes while sensitive periods are those when certain experiences may be especially important. Plasticity refers to the neurons' ability to recover after injury. Examples may include the visual cortex or hippocampus. Students should discuss avoiding traumatic injury and exposing children to a wide variety of experiences.
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Jean Piaget's principles of learning are based primarily on
a. the child's cognitive development. b. the child's moral development. c. the child's physical development. d. the child’s emotional development
You have a class of students whose backgrounds are diverse. You want them to understand that pressure is the amount of force that is exerted on a certain area. You have assessed their understanding of the concept pressure by asking them questions, and you have found that understanding varies widely among the individual students. Some equate pressure with force, others can state the definition,
but they seem to merely have it memorized, and others have only vague understandings of the concept. Using the human memory model and your understanding of the implications of background diversity for learning, which of the following is the most effective? a. Write the equation Pressure = force/area on the board, define force and area for the students, and explain that force "over" area means that you divide the force by the area. b. Stand up in front of the class on both feet and then on one foot. Have the students compare the force you exert on the floor and the amount of area you're standing on in both cases. Lead them to conclude that you exert twice as much pressure on one foot as you do on two feet. c. Explain that pressure is the amount of force on a certain area and then explain that if you exert a lot of force on an area, such as one square inch, the pressure will be greater than if you exert a small force on the same area—the one square inch. d. Have the students who can give the definition of pressure explain to the rest of the class what pressure means to them.
What are other forms of direct assistance that can be observed in schools?
a. Mini lessons b. Collaborative teaching c. Assistance with resources and materials d. Supporting in group interaction with students
Discuss five tips for avoiding procrastination.
What will be an ideal response?