Education

A) Explain with details, the schema theory of cognitive development. Describe two activities that you, as an elementary and special education classroom teacher might employ that activates schema within the students.
Note to writer: Please use KWL chart within the activities.

B) Describe the characteristics of a learning disabled child. What accommodations might a regular classroom teacher make in order to maximize the child’s potential? Consider current research, teaching, learning style and assessment.
Note to writer: Please provide link to current research. Please use 3 resources.

C) Describe and compare Balanced Literacy to one other method of teaching the
language arts. As a current or future teacher, which of these do you feel will most benefit the student, the classified student, and the teacher?