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Q: Marcus is studying to become an elementary teacher. His advisor suggested that he take a class to improve his communication skills. In this situation, which of the following is true? a. He should take the class; there is a link between communicating well and being a successful teacher. b. He can take the class if he wants, but there is no link between successful teaching and communication skills. c. There is a link between teaching and communicating; however, it is in the opposite direction. Therefore, he shouldn"t take the class because being a better communicator will actually make him a worse teacher. d. There is a link between teaching and communicating; however, it is only found in preschool. Therefore, he should not take the class.

Q: Children are likely to imitate a model who is perceived as a. cold. b. having little prestige. c. warm. d. all of these.

Q: The most powerful socializing influence of the school is the a. teacher. b. peer group. c. custodian. d. school principal.

Q: Compare and contrast authentic assessments and standardized tests as a means of accountability.

Q: Describe the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act as it relates to children's learning in the classroom.

Q: Detail how students' expectations for learning vary according to the goal structure of the classroom. Base your answer on the three types of goal structures described in your textbook.

Q: Describe how a teacher-directed model differs from a learner-directed model on the dimensions of structure, management, curriculum, motivation, and method.

Q: Describe how a classroom with an individualistic perspective might look different from one that is collectivistic. Focus your answer on differences related to objects/people, possessions, achievement goals, and social roles.

Q: Mary Ella is a child who has been repeatedly exposed to family violence. Based on your readings, describe the kinds of feelings one would expect Mary Ella to have.

Q: Imagine you are explaining Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences to a group of high school seniors. Describe what you would say, including categories of intelligence as found in the text.

Q: Describe how adults help foster field-dependence and field-independence.

Q: Regarding the study by Duncan and Magnuson (2005), describe the academic achievement of disadvantaged children by income, education, family structure, and neighborhood.

Q: Compare/contrast an authoritarian teacher with one who has a democratic or laissez-faire style.

Q: Describe differences in teacher"student interaction based on gender.

Q: Describe the various roles a teacher can play, including how they relate to modeling and leadership.

Q: When individual test scores are compared to norms on scientifically selected items, the process is called _________ testing.

Q: When evaluations are based on real performance showing mastery of a task rather than performance on a specific test, the process is referred to as _________ assessment.

Q: When schools and teachers are held responsible for student learning and/or achievement outcomes, this is called _________.

Q: In ___________________ goal setting, each student expects to be left alone by other students and to take a major part of the responsibility for completing the task.

Q: Stephanie has a classroom in which the students work together to accomplish shared goals. Stephanie's classroom would be characterized by a(n) _________ goal structure.

Q: Students in traditional, teacher-directed classrooms tended to perform better __________________ than students in modern, learner-directed programs.

Q: In a learner-directed classroom, __________________motivation guides children's learning.

Q: The researcher best known for the idea that any person can be conditioned to learn provided he or she is presented with appropriate reinforcers is _________.

Q: The systematic abuse by one person in an intimate relationship in order to control and dominate the partner is termed _________.

Q: The condition associated with prenatal alcohol exposure is known as _________.

Q: A chronic, progressive, and potentially fatal disease characterized by excessive tolerance for and physical dependence on alcohol is called _________.

Q: _________ refers to the ability to withstand and rebound from crises or persistent challenges.

Q: Risk factors affecting infants and children can be classified as genetic, prenatal, perinatal, and ______________________.

Q: Any program designed to meet the special needs of children with disabilities must involve the __________________.

Q: Lin records everything a child does for a certain period of time each day. Lin is using the _____ assessment method.

Q: The principle of _________ refers to the mandate that children with disabilities are to be placed with nondisabled peers whenever appropriate.

Q: _________ instruction refers to a teaching setting in which the child's abilities rather than prescribed academic content provide the basis for the teaching techniques that are used.

Q: The ability to form a mental model of concrete objects and to manipulate parts in relation to each other is considered _________ intelligence.

Q: Skills related to solving logical problems and performing mathematical calculations are considered _________ intelligence.

Q: Field-_________ learning style refers to the kind of person who works well in groups and perceives things in terms of the whole.

Q: Children who live in families that are structured are found to have a(n) _________ cognitive style.

Q: The differential treatment of groups of people because of their class background, and the reinforcement of those differences through the values and practices of societal institutions, is known as _________.

Q: In _________________cultures, the emphasis on social relationships and getting along extends to possessions.

Q: When time is viewed as a continuum, with no beginning and no end, this is called a(n) _________-time orientation.

Q: John believes there has to be a logical reason to do something. John's belief is best characterized as _________.

Q: Teacher _______________ can be used to enable children to be tolerant and respectful of differences.

Q: Studies consistently show that _______________ have more interactions with teachers than do ______________.

Q: Successful classroom managers are able to _________, which means they can deal with more than one activity at the same time.

Q: The space between what a learner can do independently and what he or she can do while participating with more capable others is called the _________.

Q: When little emphasis in a learning environment is placed on discussion, student ideas, or discovery learning, the method is considered _________ instruction.

Q: In a study in which boys were given a craft project in an after-school group, within-group aggression was linked to having a leader with a(n) ________ leadership style.

Q: _________ refers to a policy of letting people do as they please.

Q: Describe the impact of changing technology on educational environments.

Q: Compare and contrast how the socialization experiences of children vary by the size of the class.

Q: Describe the ways in which families affect and are affected by schools. Include in your discussion variations among families, as well as the importance of consistency in environment.

Q: Write a description of how disability has been conceptualized over time.

Q: Imagine you are writing a newspaper feature story on disabilities. Write a brief essay that discusses the concepts of disability, impairment, and handicapism. Focus your work on the socialization issues surrounding disability as found in your text.

Q: Using cultural background as a framework, describe the factors other than language proficiency that contribute to a child's success in school.

Q: Compare and contrast the concepts of cultural assimilation and melting pot.

Q: Describe how a magnet school differs from a charter school, and give examples.

Q: Using the United States as an example, compare and contrast personal goals for schooling with those that are social, civic, and cultural.

Q: Imagine you are employed as the head of the Board of Education for the state of New Jersey. You have final responsibility for setting all educational policy in the state. Your staff members come to you and want to implement a new curriculum aimed at reducing drug and alcohol use in school. Drawing upon information provided in your text, describe the macrosystem factors that will influence whether or not you adopt the curriculum.

Q: When a teacher discusses solutions to conflict that are agreeable to all parties, this is an example of a(n) __________ strategy.

Q: When a trained peer listens to all perspectives and gives assistance in working out a compromise, the strategy is called _________.

Q: _________ refers to a consistent pattern of behavior and performance by which an individual approaches educational experiences.

Q: The link between schools and families is an example of a(n) _________.

Q: The idea that children are entitled to participate fully in their school and community is the principle of _________.

Q: The IDEA requires _________ evaluations that are appropriate to a child's background.

Q: Something that hampers a person, thus creating a disadvantage or hindrance, is termed a(n) _________.

Q: Physical damage or deterioration to the body is called _________.

Q: There are about _________ different religious groups in the United States.

Q: An example of the socialization philosophy of cultural pluralism is the concept of ________________________.

Q: In the United States, education in the student's native language as well as English, respect for the student's culture and ethnicity, and enhancement of the student's self-concept is termed _________ .

Q: English immersion programs and celebrating American holidays are examples of ____________________________.

Q: _________ refers to the process whereby a minority cultural group takes on the characteristics of the majority (dominant) group.

Q: _________ refers to the idea that society should socialize diverse groups to blend into a common culture.

Q: A school formed by a group of parents, teachers, or other community members with a shared philosophy, and that is authorized and funded by a public school district, is called a(n) _________ school.

Q: A document that functions like a coupon good for the amount of money a school district would normally spend on a child's education is called a(n) _________.

Q: Gracetown has a school in which the primary focus is on the arts. The Gracetown arts school draws children from many different neighborhoods. Gracetown's arts school would be called a(n) _________ school.

Q: The separation of church and state is guaranteed by the First Amendment to the _________.

Q: A major challenge facing educators is how to balance diversity with _________.

Q: Educational policies are generally under the jurisdiction of the government at the _____ level.

Q: In a(n) _________ society, the role of the school is continually debated by its citizens until consensus is reached on various issues.

Q: Self-realization is an example of a(n) _________ goal of a school.

Q: Intellectual development is an example of a(n) _________ goal of a school.