Fourth graders are learning a group folk dance in preparation for ...

[anjilletteb]

Fourth graders are learning a group folk dance in preparation for a musical performance for families but the physical education teacher reports to the regular classroom teacher that one boy has refused to participate. When the teacher talks privately with the boy, he says My dad said that dancing is for girls. This is an example of:
 
  A) The influence of significant people in the child's life affecting his range of interest
  B) A child who is making an excuse or telling a lie to avoid doing something he doesn't like
  C) An activity that is not developmentally appropriate for fourth grader students
  D) An activity that should take place during recess and is not worthy of valuable instructional time

Question 2

A nonmusician teacher wants to teach some simple songs to toddlers. Some recommended ways to accomplish this are:
 
  A) Set up a listening center and let children use it whenever they wish
  B) Play popular songs that children probably hear on the radio as children arrive and exit from the center
  C) Identify simple songs that are recommended for toddlers and play them in the background prior to teaching them. Choose songs that combine actions with words so that children can participate.
  D) Locate computer software and assign children to work at the computer one at a time with a variety of early childhood songs

[paavo]

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C