The whole-child concept emphasizes
a. the development of curricular materials on values and moral standards.
b. the growth and development of the entire child.
c. the principles of psychology related to the mental discipline theory.
d. the use of a core curriculum of selected subjects.
[Ques. 2] The launching of Sputnik rocked the foundations of the United States government, citizenry, and educational system during which period of American history?
a. Cuban Missile-Crisis
b. Cold War
c. Vietnam War
d. Detente
[Ques. 3] Behavioral objectives can be evaluated by measuring
a. the observable behavior of the student.
b. graduation rates.
c. public opinion about educational issues.
d. student performance on standardized achievement tests.
[Ques. 4] An example of a goal is
a. to describe the political party system in the United States.
b. to interpret the influence of trends in public opinion on the next congressional election.
c. to prepare students for democratic citizenship.
d. to list citizens' responsibilities.
[Ques. 5] Goals serve as a guide for developing
a. aims.
b. specific objectives.
c. intermediate objectives.
d. ultimate objectives.
[Ques. 6] Goals are sometimes called
a. behavioral objectives.
b. performance statements.
c. statements of intent/ ends
d. ultimate objectives.
[Ques. 7] School district goals should be based on input from
a. professional educators only.
b. parents only.
c. citizens only.
d. all of the above
[Ques. 8] The primary goal that All children in America will start school ready to learn was established by
a. the National Education Goals Panel Report.
b. the No Child Left Behind Act.
c. Lau v. Nichols.
d. the Action of Excellence Report.
[Ques. 9] Schools are a mirror of strengths and weaknesses in society. Why is it important for the goals of education to change as society changes?
What will be an ideal response?
[Ques. 10] What extra expenses might a school district incur when trying to implement the Education for All Handicapped Children Act?
What will be an ideal response?