Describe Project U-STARS and list three key elements that the ...

[Diane]

Describe Project U-STARS and list three key elements that the program is based on.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

An example of
  is when an intellectually and socially mature child is allowed to enter kindergarten
  at a younger-than-normal age.
 
  a. acceleration
  b. enrichment
  c. sophistication d. novelty

[kaillie]

Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: Project U-Stars (Using Science Talents and Abilities to Recognize Students) is focused on the teachers knowledge of their students to help identify young children with outstanding potential (Coleman, 2003).
The U-Stars approach relies on three key elements:
(1) teachers who know what to look for (how to recognize potential),
(2) teachers who know how to structure their classrooms so that children will be engaged, and
(3) teachers who know how to provide a psychologically safe environment in which students can show their best abilities.

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: a