Author Question: In what ways does the political thinking of adolescents change between the ages of twelve and ... (Read 65 times)

Mr3Hunna · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

In what ways does the political thinking of adolescents change between the ages of twelve and sixteen?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Explain why a constructivist-oriented teacher would use a virtual environment such as Quest Atlantis to promote the goals of the constructivist approach to learning.

What will be an ideal response?

blazinlyss · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Characteristic changes between the ages of twelve and sixteen include
a.an increase in the ability to deal with abstractions.
b. a decline in authoritarian views.
c. an increase in political knowledge.
d. an increase in the ability to imagine consequences of current actions.

Answer to Question 2

Environments like Quest Atlantis provide (1) collaboration among students who often differ in characteristics and background, (2) complex and realistic problems to solve, and (3) an environment in which students can construct their own understanding of concepts and problem solving skills.