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Jasmine, a preschool teacher, does not believe in teaching basic skills directly. She believes that if she provides a print-rich environment and uses hands-on activities her students will construct their own accurate understanding of print concepts. She encourages her students to write stories on paper. Which of the following theories has influenced Deborahs teaching methods?
 
  a. Vygotskys sociocultural theory
 
   b. behaviorism
 
   c. Piaget's theory of cognitive development
   d. Information-processing theory

Question 2

How would a behaviorist promote literacy development?
 
  a. use discovery methods
 
   b. teach skills in a hierarchical sequence
   c. encourage collaborative group work
   d. use apprenticeships



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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: a

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: b



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