In terms of genetic differences between boys and girls that could impact their learning in various subjects, which of the following is most accurate according to research?
a. Boys are innately superior in math but are innately inferior in reading.
b. Girls are innately superior in elementary school but fall behind later.
c. Girls are innately superior in most subjects but are discriminated against in school.
d. Innate differences between boys and girls are very small.
Ques. 2A level of proficiency in English that allows students to handle demanding learning tasks with abstract concepts is best described as:
a. basic interpersonal communication skills.
b. bilingual communication skills
c. transitional language efficiency.
d. academic language proficiency.
Ques. 3You suspect that one of your students is being abused, but you aren't completely sure. You have taken notes documenting the reasons for you concerns, and you have the notes on file. You are reluctant to report your suspicions, however, because you fear a lawsuit?
Of the following, which is your most appropriate course of action?
a. To prevent a lawsuit, wait until you have more evidence, and continue to take notes to document your suspicion.
b. Speak to a trusted colleague who is a veteran in the teaching profession, and ask him or her for advice.
c. Do nothing; child abuse is outside the context of schooling and should be handled by health and law enforcement officials.
d. Report your suspicions immediately; you're protected from a lawsuit because of your documentation.
Ques. 4The ability to understand shame, guilt, and empathy, in ourselves as well as others is best described as:
a. moral development.
b. emotional intelligence.
c. ethical reasoning.
d. morality of caring.
Ques. 5Her efforts best illustrate what kind of EL program?
a. An immersion program
b. An ESL pullout program.
c. A sheltered English program
d. A maintenance EL program
Ques. 6Based on the evidence in the vignette, the one whose moral development is least advanced is:
a. Ashley.
b. Paige.
c. Charlotte.
d. Donna.
Ques. 7Of the following, which is the best description of English Learners (ELs)?
a. Students who are skilled in speaking, reading, and writing English
b. Children who are bilingual
c. Students who understand basic grammar, punctuation, and spelling in English
d. Students whose first or home language is not English
Ques. 8According to research, which of the following is the best practice for dealing with children who use nonstandard English dialects in your classroom?
a. Accept the children's use of dialects without correcting them to prevent feelings of rejection.
b. Accept the children's use of dialects until you think they are comfortable in the class, and from that point on, correct them when their English is nonstandard.
c. Accept the children's use of dialects, and then offer alternatives that are standard English usage.
d. Require correct use of standard English as part of your classroom routines, and reinforce students when they use standard English.
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