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Create a specific academic activity using the Jigsaw approach.

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The activity should operationalize the m...

Question 2

A low-achieving older student typically benefits when asked to tutor a younger student because teaching someone else is one of the best ways to learn.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Demonstrate how you might scaffold students' learning to write in cursive.

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Scaffolding involves changing the level ...

Question 4

Which of the following activities builds off the construct of situated cognition?

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A)   Ms. Michaels ensures that all curriculum materials are motivating by taking into account student interests.
B)   Mr. Renolds meets with Marco's parents to discuss how Marco is mastering the subject matter.
C)   Lola finishes her independent seatwork and moves to the art table with the other kids to color in her map.
D)   Mr. Thomas wants to help students make the connection between math lessons at school and their real-world application.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

When implementing peer tutoring in the classroom, it is best to assign students to a single role as either tutor or tutee.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to Vygotsky's theory, culture determines what skills are taught by looking at what skills are important. Certain skills, such as computer skills, communication skills, and teamwork skills have been suggested as valued skills in our culture. Come up with at least three other valued skills and support your choices.

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Other valued skills ...

Question 7

Define "situated cognition."

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Situated cognition refers to t...

Question 8

Which of the following distinguishes constructivism from social constructivism?

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A)   Only social constructivism emphasizes the social context of knowledge construction.
B)   Only social constructivism focuses on students' active construction of knowledge.
C)   While both stem from the work of Lev Vygotsky, only constructivism more generally emphasizes that knowledge is contextually embedded.
D)   While both stem from the work of Jean Piaget, only constructivism more generally emphasizes that knowledge is contextually embedded.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

An important element of formal social constructivist programs is computer technology. Give examples of a middle-school class using the computer to assist in the understanding of community service.

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The computer opens the door to e-mailing...

Question 10

A wise approach to forming groups is to structure group interaction by assigning group roles to each student.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

List three strategies for promoting students' team-building skills.

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Possible suggestions will be: avoiding s...

Question 12

If an important aspect of social constructivist classrooms is the belief that the curriculum and classroom context reflect student interests, develop some suggestions for how teachers might allow for this.

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Answers might include the following sugg...

Question 13

When assigning students to small groups, it is typically recommended that groups be as homogenous as possible.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Mrs. Leland has noticed some of the groups get into trouble during cooperative learning. She has noticeably winced after seeing students engaging in name-calling, refusing to work together, and remaining removed from the rest of the group. Which team-building tip should be the first and most appropriate for Mrs. Leland to follow?

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A)   Give students an opportunity to create a fun product together.
B)   Engage students in active listening.
C)   Discuss the value of their group leaders.
D)   Talk with team leaders and share strategies for dealing with problem situations.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Which of the following describes a benefit of implementing cooperative learning in the classroom?

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A)   Increased interdependence and connection with other students
B)   Deeper learning of subject matter
C)   Increased motivation
D)   All of theseE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Tutors and mentors can provide which of the following benefits to students?

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A)   One-on-one help that classroom teachers are typically unable to give
B)   Specialized assistance in reading, math and other areas
C)   Strengthened network of support
D)   All of the aboveE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

When assigning group roles, the taskmaster is in charge of which of the following?

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A)   Ensuring students ask questions and that the group answers them
B)   Keeping the group on-task
C)   Thinking about and evaluating the group's progress
D)   Helping with academic contentE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following activities provides the greatest opportunity for children to construct knowledge by social interaction?

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A)   Writing a poem to express a social concern
B)   Reading a story about a famous politician
C)   Drawing a picture of a friend or family member
D)   Brainstorming ideas for a skitE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Tina's classroom has eight networked computers, which are used for collaboration on projects with other classrooms, and in some cases, the entire school. Tina enters questions and comments about the project and can respond to her classmates' notes. Which of the following best describes the instructional approach being used in Tina's classroom?

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A)   Computer Supported Intentional Learning Environments (CSIL
E)  
B)   Schools for Thought (SFT) 
C)   The Jasper Project
D)   Fostering a Community of Learners (FCL) E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Synthesizing across the shared elements of many social constructivist programs, offer three examples of features exemplifying an effective implementation of such a program.

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Create a specific academic activity using the Jigsaw approach.

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Which of the following activities builds off the construct of situated cognition?

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When assigning students to small groups, it is typically recommended that groups be as homogenous as possible.

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A wise approach to forming groups is to structure group interaction by assigning group roles to each student.

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Synthesizing across the shared elements of many social constructivist programs, offer three examples of features exemplifying an effective implementation of such a program.

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Demonstrate how you might scaffold students' learning to write in cursive.

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A low-achieving older student typically benefits when asked to tutor a younger student because teaching someone else is one of the best ways to learn.

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