Which of the Following Strategies Would Likely Be Effective to Help

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following strategies would likely be effective to help a child experiencing developmental delays?

• A) Direct the child to engage in a teacher-lead activity.
• B) Get an aide who will help the child during play.
• C) Use only the general support strategies.
• D) Simplify the ongoing activities so that this child can participate with classmates.
• E) Play with toys is wasted time in a learning setting for children having special needs.

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Definitions:

Ability

The possession of the means or skill to do something or perform a task effectively.

Private Speech

Vocal communication that individuals direct to themselves, often used as a tool for thought processing and problem-solving, particularly in children.

Lev Vygotsky

A Soviet psychologist known for his work on cognitive development, particularly the sociocultural theory that children learn through interactions with their surrounding culture.

Cognitive Development

A theory of how thought processes, including understanding, perception, and problem-solving, develop from infancy through adulthood.