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Chapter 2 explores the many changes that occur during the early years of a child's physical and cognitive development. Talk to two people who knew you as a child and ask them what you were like. Which characteristics are still reflected in who you are today?
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In which skill and ability areas are gender differences found? To what extent are gender differences in school performance across subject areas the result of physical or biological differences between boys and girls? To what extent are performance differences the result of different expectations and opportunities?
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Children's needs for physical activity often conflict with the manner in which students are expected to learn in the classroom. Describe how physical activities could be integrated into subjects that traditionally do not involve physical activity, such as math and reading. How could you use Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences or learning style research to help you plan activities that meet the needs of both active and less active students?
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Think of a child and an adolescent who have confronted problems in their lives. How did each person respond to these problems? On the basis of what you have learned about child development, explain why each child behaves and responds differently to problems.
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What is language? What evidence supports the idea that humans are "prewired" for learning language? What evidence supports the importance of environmental factors? Describe strategies that families and teachers can use to support children's language development.





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