W How Can an Administrator Tell That Learning Is Going

question 13

Multiple Choice

W How can an administrator tell that learning is going on in a constructivist science classroom?

• A) Students are quietly reading and writing in their science journals.
• B) There is a din of noise as students discuss the inquiry activities with each other.
• C) One or two students spontaneously stand up during an activity and announce their findings in an inquiry activity loudly to the class.
• D) All students are seated at tables and are quietly performing the required activity.
• E) All of the above
• F) None of the above

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Definitions:

Relative Deprivation Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals who perceive themselves as having less resources or social advantages than others in their group or society are more likely to engage in social movements or deviant behaviors.

Social Rewards

Benefits or recognitions received from others in a social context, often as a result of one's behavior or achievements.

Absolute Deprivation

A condition characterized by the lack of basic resources necessary for maintaining minimum living standards.

Social Strain

A concept in sociology that suggests individuals may experience pressure, discomfort, or dissonance when societal goals and the means to achieve them do not align.