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Due to differences in parenting styles, students come to school with a range of expectations regarding how adults at school will treat them. Describe how different parenting styles influence children's development and their behavior and performance in the classroom. Do you think there is a best way to parent? What types of skills do you think parents must have? Why?
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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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Describe the "values clarification" model of moral education. Do you think values clarification is an effective way to teach moral standards? Why or why not? What are some advantages and disadvantages of this approach? Compare this approach to other models of moral education, such as character education or service learning.
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The United States has the highest rate of adolescent pregnancy. Examine possible reasons for the high rate of teen pregnancies on the basis of what you have learned about adolescent development issues. What do you think can be done in homes and at school to reduce this high rate of adolescent pregnancy?





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