Three of the Following Educators Are Using an Accurate Understanding

question 13

Multiple Choice

Three of the following educators are using an accurate understanding of the brain and its development to guide their teaching. Which one is not?

• A) Mr. Ornstein divides his class into two groups-left-brain thinkers and right-brain thinkers-and gives each group different activities, tailored to the strengths of their dominant hemisphere.
• B) Ms. Chen knows that her middle school students could struggle to control their impulses, so she has them practice appropriate behaviors before their scheduled field trip.
• C) Ms. Alda, a music teacher, knows that the plasticity of the brain could help her students make connections between music and math.
• D) Mr. Helbert knows that the environment, not just genetics, affects student learning, so he plans for Aisha to participate in the same science activities as her classmates, despite the fact that he taught her brother last year and he struggled with certain concepts.

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Definitions:

Motivated

Having a strong desire or willingness to act and achieve goals, driven by internal or external factors.

Extrinsic Rewards

Are provided by someone else.

Externally Administered

Managed or controlled by an outside entity or organization, rather than by the internal staff or resources of the primary organization.

Supervisor

An individual in charge of overseeing and guiding the work of a team or department to ensure productivity and adherence to standards.