List the Possible "Downsides" of Widespread Use of Standards for Early

question 74

Essay

List the possible "downsides" of widespread use of standards for early childhood and lower elementary school program planning as discussed in the text.

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Definitions:

Childhood

The period of a person's life from birth to adolescence, characterized by rapid physical growth, development, and learning.

Adolescence

The transitional stage of physical and psychological development that generally occurs during the period from puberty to legal adulthood.

Total Institutions

Places where people are separated from the rest of society and controlled by the staff of the institution, often including prisons, military bases, and psychiatric hospitals.

Authority

The legitimate or socially accepted use of power, often conferred by a position in a hierarchical structure.