Heath's Study Examining the Book Reading of European American Teachers

question 43

Multiple Choice

Heath's study examining the book reading of European American teachers, European American textile workers, and African American textile and farm workers provide evidence for:

• A) the importance of the fit between school and home language use in the academic success of children.
• B) the importance of the fit between church and school language use in the academic success of children.
• C) the importance of diverse language exposure in the academic success of children.
• D) similar language use among diverse groups of people in the United States.

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Definitions:

Sensorimotor Stage

Piaget’s initial major stage of cognitive development, which can be broken down into six substages.

Sociocultural Approach

A theoretical perspective that emphasizes the impact of social and cultural factors on individual behavior and cognitive processes.

Multiple Perspectives

The approach of considering and integrating diverse viewpoints and angles in analysis, problem-solving, or understanding complex issues.