Explain the differences between direct instruction and child-centered curriculum

What will be an ideal response?


Direct instruction reflects a formal, teacher directed curricular approach while the child-centered curriculum is characterized by children's independent exploration of the classroom accompanied by appropriate teacher guidance and support. In the direct instruction approach, the teacher delivers instruction or lectures to the entire group. In the child-centered curriculum, the teacher's role includes planning, observation, classroom design, and assessment with the goal of supporting children's developmental needs.

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Parents cite these reasons for home schooling their children: __________________________________________________, ______________________________, and ______________________________________________________________________, in that order

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Mr. Jones, a physical education teacher, notices that some of his students are better basketball players than others. He wonders if having a basketball net at home fosters the development of basketball skills. He gives his students a short survey that asks them if they have a basketball net at home. Sure enough, Mr. Jones finds that the better basketball players are more likely to have a net at

home. He concludes that having a basketball net at home facilitates the development of basketball skills. Is his conclusion appropriate? a. No, because he didn't conduct an experimental study. b. No, because his study wasn't conducted in a scientific laboratory. c. Yes, provided that his students responded truthfully to the survey. d. Yes, because he used random assignment.

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What kind of assessments are rubrics most appropriate for and why?

What will be an ideal response?

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It is helpful to have ______ activities in case families are confused or bored with the planned activities at family events.

A. family and community wisdom B. family-centered C. audience-member D. backup

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