When drawing pictures in the blank "picture books," most of Sasha's classmates have trouble sticking to a single theme. Given what you have learned about cognitive development, would you guess that such difficulty is typical or atypical for this age group?
What will be an ideal response?
It is typical. Young children have trouble keeping their attention on a single topic for any length of time, and so they turn frequently from one topic to another. In addition, making a book with a single theme requires some planning. The area of the cortex largely responsible for planning
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List five categories of disability defined by IDEA.
What will be an ideal response?
Using data to improve instruction does not include:
a. Systematic reflection b. Setting and revising goals c. Selecting and revising instructional strategies d. Non-analytical approach
Which of the following is not a characteristic of learning strategies:
a. provided by the teacher b. intended to improve learning c. occurs during learning d. involves intentional cognitive processing by the learner
Which is NOT an appropriate way to help children learn to keep themselves safe?
a. Have children memorize safety warnings about what you don't want them to do (e.g., don't run in the street, don't touch matches). b. Help them recognize and notice hazards and activities that may be dangerous. c. Give them information that they can remember and teach them safety skills that they can master through practice. d. Have children help create safety rules in the context of daily life.