Question 1

The two major professional organizations concerned with teaching the language arts are ________________ and ________________.

Accepted Answer

International Literacy Association, National Council of Teachers of English

Question 2

The teacher who conforms and looks for the approval of others before acting is a(n) ______________ person.

Accepted Answer

outer-directed

Question 3

What are the six components of the language arts?

Accepted Answer

reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing, visually representing

Question 4

The teacher who makes decisions based on her or his own beliefs and values is a(n) ______________ person.

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The answer of The teacher who makes decisions based on...

Question 5

Jerome Bruner posits that the most effective way to learn is through ______________ experiences.

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The answer of Jerome Bruner posits that the most effective...

Question 6

Jerome Bruner posits that the least effective way to learn is through ______________ experiences.

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The answer of Jerome Bruner posits that the least effective...

Question 7

Brian Cambourne posits that eight conditions are necessary for learning to take place; what are they?

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The answer of Brian Cambourne posits that eight conditions are...

Question 8

_________________________ is the theorist associated with the zone of proximal development.

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The answer of _________________________ is the theorist associated with the...

Question 9

List five categories of disabilities.

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The answer of List five categories of disabilities....

Question 10

According to the authors of the text, the language arts has four components.

Accepted Answer

6 components

Question 11

When referring to the language arts, viewing refers to the skimming and scanning skills in reading.

Accepted Answer

viewing photographs, diagrams, dance, videos, charts, and so on

Question 12

When referring to the language arts, visually representing includes dancing.

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The answer of When referring to the language arts, visually...

Question 13

The NCTE and IRA Standards for the English Language Arts state that students whose first language is not English should make use of their first language to develop competency in the English language arts.

Accepted Answer

The NCTE and IRA standards do state that students whose first language is not English should use their first language to develop competency in the English language arts. This is known as using bilingualism as a resource for learning.

Question 14

The NCTE and IRA Standards for the English Language Arts state that students should adjust their use of spoken, written, and visual language to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.

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The NCTE and IRA Standards for the English Language Arts do state that students should adjust their use of language to communicate effectively with different types of audiences. This involves being able to adapt to different styles and formats of communication, as well as understanding the needs and preferences of different groups of people.

Question 15

The NCTE and ILA Standards for the English Language Arts state that students should memorize the spelling and punctuation rules.

Accepted Answer

direct experiences

Question 16

According to the authors of the text, it is important that each teacher develop a personal teaching philosophy.

Accepted Answer

The authors of the text state that it is important for each teacher to develop a personal teaching philosophy for guiding their teaching practices and decision-making.

Question 17

An inner-directed teacher follows his or her own set of beliefs and values when making a decision.

Accepted Answer

An inner-directed teacher relies on their own personal beliefs and values to guide their decision making, rather than seeking external approval or guidance.

Question 18

Jerome Bruner, in his Learning Experiences Ladder, posits that children learn best through verbal experiences.

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