EDU 131-Study Guide-Midterm Exam
Questions and Correct Answers, Updated solution
2024.
(T/F) It is intrusive for teachers to try to find out things about the families with
whom they work
False
(T/F) Teachers who are uncomfortable with others from diverse backgrounds
should just find employment in situations where they will not have to interact with
diversity
False
(T/F) Traditional families, with a working father, and a mother at home with the
children, comprise only 15% of American families, according to the last census
False
(T/F) About 50% of marriages begun today will end in divorce
True
(T/F) Living with a single mother means poverty for over 50% of children
True
(T/F) the most recent studies give clear evidence that infant child care is
detrimental to healthy attachment formation
False
(T/F) Many low-income families may spend 25% of their income on child care
True
(T/F) Children benefit when their fathers are closely involved in their lives
True
(T/F) Nurturing is one of the most important parental roles
True
(T/F) Parent involvement is a comprehensive term that may include things as
varied as parent education, parent volunteer assistance, and communication via
newsletter
True
(T/F) Mandated parent involvement is found only in programs that receive
government funding
False
(T/F) Parental self-esteem is positively linked with their involvement in their
children's schools
True
(T/F) Parents are involved in intervention programs only in the role of teachers
False
(T/F) Parents feel empowered when they are included in the educational
environment
True
Questions and Correct Answers, Updated solution
2024.
(T/F) It is intrusive for teachers to try to find out things about the families with
whom they work
False
(T/F) Teachers who are uncomfortable with others from diverse backgrounds
should just find employment in situations where they will not have to interact with
diversity
False
(T/F) Traditional families, with a working father, and a mother at home with the
children, comprise only 15% of American families, according to the last census
False
(T/F) About 50% of marriages begun today will end in divorce
True
(T/F) Living with a single mother means poverty for over 50% of children
True
(T/F) the most recent studies give clear evidence that infant child care is
detrimental to healthy attachment formation
False
(T/F) Many low-income families may spend 25% of their income on child care
True
(T/F) Children benefit when their fathers are closely involved in their lives
True
(T/F) Nurturing is one of the most important parental roles
True
(T/F) Parent involvement is a comprehensive term that may include things as
varied as parent education, parent volunteer assistance, and communication via
newsletter
True
(T/F) Mandated parent involvement is found only in programs that receive
government funding
False
(T/F) Parental self-esteem is positively linked with their involvement in their
children's schools
True
(T/F) Parents are involved in intervention programs only in the role of teachers
False
(T/F) Parents feel empowered when they are included in the educational
environment
True
