Mr. Van Holten uses some strategies that are consistent with Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development and others that are not. Which one of the following is least consistent with Vygotsky's ideas?
a. Assisting students as they work on their papers in class
b. Giving credit for early assignments regardless of their quality
c. Asking students to exchange papers and check one another's work for mechanical errors
d. Easing students into the writing process with a series of increasingly complex writing assignments
Ques. 2What strategies might Mr. Van Holten use to keep students on-task during the second semester?
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Ques. 3What strengths do you see in Ms. Marotta's lesson?
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Ques. 4If you had to categorize Ms. Marotta's instructional method, which one of the following labels would you be most likely to use?
a. Mastery learning
b. Discovery learning
c. Reciprocal teaching
d. Expository instruction
Ques. 5In responding to a question about the habitat of loggerhead turtles, Jon says, Loggerheads live where the manatees live. Around Florida, in the Caribbean Sea, and as far north as Canada.. Why does Ms. Dennison ask the other students to comment on this response?
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Ques. 6In the early weeks of the school year, the teachers strongly encourage Sasha to come to the Round Table, but they never force her to do so. Is this approach appropriate? Justify your answer.
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Ques. 7What are some possible reasons why Sasha initially resists coming to the Round Table?
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Ques. 8What are some possible advantages and disadvantages in Ms. Knowles's approach to helping Liam address his problem in making and keeping friends?
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