The Major Purpose of the Head Start Program Is to

question 9

Multiple Choice

The major purpose of the Head Start program is to

• A)provide education for urban young children before kindergarten.
• B)help working parents of poor children teach basic skills to their disabled children.
• C)train early childhood professionals to teach in multicultural classrooms in large urban areas.
• D)provide learning experiences to children from low-income families.

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Definitions:

Economic Strength

The capacity of an economy to produce goods and services, sustain growth, and maintain a strong financial standing.

Material Culture

Refers to the physical objects, resources, and spaces that people use to define their culture. These include buildings, tools, and artwork, representing the tangible or visible aspects of a society.

Technology

The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry and improvements in tools, machines, techniques, and processes.

Cultural Change

The modification of a society's cultural patterns over time, including changes in norms, values, practices, and symbols.