Test Preparation

Hello class!

Please choose three of the following concepts we have learned in class from Chapter 1, 2 and 4 and define or explain them in your own words:

1. The characteristics of how children learn at home
2. The characteristics of how children learn at school
3. The shock children have when they begin school and experience those differences
4. The functions of schools
5. Explain at least three facts about language
6. Explain at least three clusters of concepts that young children should become familiar with over time
7. Explain the term "emergent literacy"
8. Explain the difference between "structures" and "activities"
9. Explain the differences between "competitive" and "cooperative" structures in learning
10. Describe one Cooperative Structure's objective and procedure.
11. Define the term "literacy" according to the dictionary and according to Sarah Hudelson
12. Explain three functions of literacy
13. What is "emergent reading?"

After you explain the three concepts you chose, you must find one of your classmate's answer, read it, and write a comment about it.

Your objective in this entry is to have a final review before the test on Tuesday, so please be truthful and responsible about your answers, because your classmates will be reading them and if they are not correct then you would be misleading them to fail in the test.

Remember that opinions can not be exactly the same.

Deadline: Monday, Oct. 30th, at 11:59pm.

The Structural Approach to Cooperative Learning

Hello class!

Spencer Kagan is a famous author who is well recognized for his research on establishing harmonious classrooms, promoting responsible behavior, improving students' social skills, character qualities, and academic achievement through cooperative learning structures.

Your objective in this entry is to read chapter two on our text, watch the video below, and then write your insights on the following key concepts:
(in your own words, not literally from the book) 

1. Two or three differences between an activity and a structure.
2. Two or three differences between a competitive and a cooperative structure.
3. Explain the steps of  the structures"think-pair share," "Numbered Heads Together" and the benefits for both the teacher and the students.

Remember that opinions can not be exactly the same.

Deadline: Monday, Oct. 23rd, at 11:59pm.