homework 3 Flashcards
According to Dr. Gopnik (interview in videos), what is a downside of teaching/direct instruction?
Children may engage in less exploration
Based on Gentzkow and Shapiro (2008), which of the following children is the LEAST likely to benefit from screen time?
Kate, whose parents are native English-speakers and have many children’s books at home
Madigan et al. (2020) reported that children exposed to a greater amount of screen time had ________ language scores. Also, the older a child was when they began to be exposed to screens, the ________ was that child’s language score.
lower; higher
In general, what are the two most important factors to consider when evaluating the quality of a preschool?
Educational philosophy and teacher training
Which of the following statements is correct regarding music training in children?
If there are general cognitive benefits of music training they are very small
What is the AAP’s current stance on screen time?
The benefits of screen time depend greatly on income level, education, and which language is spoken in the home
According to the 2015 CNN article, research suggests that screen time for children younger than 2 years old is best if it contains what:
Realistic two-way dialogue with the child
Zimmerman et al (mentioned in the videos) concluded that more screen time was associated with worse reading ability and digit span memory for kids younger than 3 years of age. What factors did they take into account to rule out other explanations of their findings?
Household income, parental education, and parental cognitive ability
The videos mention that preschool can reduce the income-related achievement gap by up to 50%, but only…
for the highest quality preschools
In the large scale study by Zimmerman et al. mentioned in the videos, how was “screen time” defined and measured?
Parental reports of children’s television viewing
Rather than focus only on screen time, how do the videos recommend we think about the value (or danger) of screen time for children?
Consider what else the child would be doing with their time
According to the videos, when children are raised by more educated parents, genetic variability plays a ______ role in predicting reading ability. When children are raised by less educated parents, genetic variability plays a ______ role.
weaker; stronger
In a large-scale study in the UK, heritability estimates for numeracy and literacy were ________, perhaps because ________.
higher than for IQ; of access to high quality public education
How do children seem to learn the meaning of their first few number words?
From their use in conversation
What cognitive advantages should you expect for a child who learned to read very early versus an otherwise similar child who learned to read later?
There will be few lasting differences between the two children
