Question 1

Eccles and Roeser's contextual model of schooling acknowledges that the outcomes of education:

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A)  Include non-subject matter aims as self-regulation and conflict resolution skills 
B)  Cannot be separated from the goals of social and political agendas 
C)  Can be directly and precisely measured by classroom teachers 
D)  Are often set too high for most children to attain them 
A)  Include non-subject matter aims as self-regulation and conflict resolution skills 
B)  Cannot be separated from the goals of social and political agendas 
C)  Can be directly and precisely measured by classroom teachers 
D)  Are often set too high for most children to attain them A

Question 2

In what ways do the developmental functions of friendship differ across early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence?

Accepted Answer

Response should describe the function of friendship in early childhood to maximize interest in play and to organize behavior during arousal. Middle childhood friendships function to aid in acquiring knowledge about behavioral norms and help children learn the skills necessary for successful self-presentation and impression management. Adolescent friendships serve to assist individuals in their quest for self-exploration and identity formation and to help them integrate logic and emotions.

Question 3

Which of the following systems theories most directly informs Eccles and Roeser's conceptualization of schools as central contexts for development?

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A)  Urie Bronfenbrenner's Bioecological Theory 
B)  Jochen Brandtstädter's Action Theory 
C)  Paul Baltes' Life-Span Theory 
D)  Glen Elder's Life-Course Theory 
A)  Urie Bronfenbrenner's Bioecological Theory 
B)  Jochen Brandtstädter's Action Theory 
C)  Paul Baltes' Life-Span Theory 
D)  Glen Elder's Life-Course Theory A

Question 4

Summarize the findings of researchers regarding the association of friendship and adjustment.

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Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an assumption of Eccles and Roeser's contextual model of schooling?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive and social development is most effective within the context of public schools 
B)  The context of schooling involves multiple nested levels of organization 
C)  The study of development in school contexts is also the study of cultural diversity and issues of equity in education 
D)  Acts of teaching and learning involve and affect "whole persons" 
A)  Cognitive and social development is most effective within the context of public schools 
B)  The context of schooling involves multiple nested levels of organization 
C)  The study of development in school contexts is also the study of cultural diversity and issues of equity in education 
D)  Acts of teaching and learning involve and affect "whole persons"

Question 6

Eccles and Roeser's contextual model of schooling acknowledges that children co-construct their educational lifepaths throughout school through:

Accepted Answer

A)  Their own agency and characteristics 
B)  The influence of peers, teachers, and parents 
C)  Reflecting intentionally upon errors in academic performance 
D)  Involvement with co-curricular activities such as sports or musical groups 
A)  Their own agency and characteristics 
B)  The influence of peers, teachers, and parents 
C)  Reflecting intentionally upon errors in academic performance 
D)  Involvement with co-curricular activities such as sports or musical groups

Question 7

Compare social network analysis and the social cognitive map technique as methods for studying peer groups.

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Question 8

According to Eccles and Roeser, developmental research has found that involvement in sports is associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  Lower school dropout rates for high school students 
B)  Increased rate of drug and alcohol use among adolescents 
C)  Higher rates of college attendance for blue-collar male athletes 
D)  Both negative and positive educational and behavioral outcomes 
A)  Lower school dropout rates for high school students 
B)  Increased rate of drug and alcohol use among adolescents 
C)  Higher rates of college attendance for blue-collar male athletes 
D)  Both negative and positive educational and behavioral outcomes

Question 9

Summarize the seven functions of children's peer groups and how they relate to the development of self-regulation skills.

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Question 10

Which of the following is NOT included among Eccles and Roeser's levels of the context of schooling?

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A)  Media and advertising targeting children 
B)  Groups and activity structures 
C)  Teachers, instruction, and classroom climate 
D)  Academic tracks and curricular differentiation 
A)  Media and advertising targeting children 
B)  Groups and activity structures 
C)  Teachers, instruction, and classroom climate 
D)  Academic tracks and curricular differentiation

Question 11

Which of the following outcomes associated with school transitions has been empirically supported?

Accepted Answer

A)  Students experience similar problems during the transition from elementary to middle school and the transition from middle school to high school 
B)  Children experience the initial entry into elementary school as more difficult than the transition to middle or high school 
C)  High school teachers perceive themselves to be more effective than elementary school or junior high school teachers 
D)  Students experience twice as many problems on average during the transition to middle school compared with the transition to high school 
A)  Students experience similar problems during the transition from elementary to middle school and the transition from middle school to high school 
B)  Children experience the initial entry into elementary school as more difficult than the transition to middle or high school 
C)  High school teachers perceive themselves to be more effective than elementary school or junior high school teachers 
D)  Students experience twice as many problems on average during the transition to middle school compared with the transition to high school

Eccles and Roeser's contextual model of schooling acknowledges that the outcomes of education:

In what ways do the developmental functions of friendship differ across early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence?

Which of the following systems theories most directly informs Eccles and Roeser's conceptualization of schools as central contexts for development?

Summarize the findings of researchers regarding the association of friendship and adjustment.

Which of the following is NOT an assumption of Eccles and Roeser's contextual model of schooling?

Eccles and Roeser's contextual model of schooling acknowledges that children co-construct their educational lifepaths throughout school through:

Compare social network analysis and the social cognitive map technique as methods for studying peer groups.

According to Eccles and Roeser, developmental research has found that involvement in sports is associated with:

Summarize the seven functions of children's peer groups and how they relate to the development of self-regulation skills.

Which of the following is NOT included among Eccles and Roeser's levels of the context of schooling?

Which of the following outcomes associated with school transitions has been empirically supported?

Who You Are Assessing

Why You Are Assessing

Getting to Know the Student

Selecting an Appropriate Assessment Instrument

Selecting and Administering Tests

Assessing Motor Development and Motor Skill Performance

Assessing Physical Fitness

Assessing Posture and Gait

Assessing Perception and Cognition

Assessing Behavior and Social Competence

Appendix B: Sample Write-Up for Fundamental Motor Patterns Tests

Appendix C: Sample Write-Up for Motor Proficiency Tests

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Exam 11: Appendix A: Sample Write-Up for Infant and Early Childhood Motor Development Tests

Eccles and Roeser's contextual model of schooling acknowledges that the outcomes of education:

In what ways do the developmental functions of friendship differ across early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence?

Which of the following systems theories most directly informs Eccles and Roeser's conceptualization of schools as central contexts for development?

Summarize the findings of researchers regarding the association of friendship and adjustment.

Which of the following is NOT an assumption of Eccles and Roeser's contextual model of schooling?

Eccles and Roeser's contextual model of schooling acknowledges that children co-construct their educational lifepaths throughout school through:

Compare social network analysis and the social cognitive map technique as methods for studying peer groups.

According to Eccles and Roeser, developmental research has found that involvement in sports is associated with:

Summarize the seven functions of children's peer groups and how they relate to the development of self-regulation skills.

Which of the following is NOT included among Eccles and Roeser's levels of the context of schooling?

Which of the following outcomes associated with school transitions has been empirically supported?

Who You Are Assessing

Why You Are Assessing

Getting to Know the Student

Selecting an Appropriate Assessment Instrument

Selecting and Administering Tests

Assessing Motor Development and Motor Skill Performance

Assessing Physical Fitness

Assessing Posture and Gait

Assessing Perception and Cognition

Assessing Behavior and Social Competence

Appendix B: Sample Write-Up for Fundamental Motor Patterns Tests

Appendix C: Sample Write-Up for Motor Proficiency Tests

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