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Various theories and concepts related to cognitive development and learning in the educational context. It discusses piaget's cognitive developmental theory, which posits that children are born with a basic mental structure that forms the foundation for future learning and knowledge. The document also explores bloom's taxonomy, which outlines different levels of learning, and erikson's psychosocial development theory, focusing on the developmental challenge of initiative vs. Guilt during the ages of 3-5. Additionally, the document addresses the importance of cultural background in shaping students' perceptions of self and others, as well as the role of school social workers in providing culturally sensitive services and ensuring the academic success of english learners. The document also covers general systems theory and its application to schools, bowen's family systems theory, and various assessment tools and intervention strategies used by school social workers.
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Which of the following theories posits that children are born with a basic mental structure on which future learning and knowledge are based? a. Vygotsky's sociocultural theory b. Bowlby's attachment theory c. Piaget's cognitive developmental theory d. Freud's cognitive development theory - Correct Answer ✅C. (Piagets, the theory explains the mechanisms and processes by which the infant and child develop. Cognitive development is a progressive reorganization of the basic mental structure through maturation and environmental experiences. A school SW is supporting a teacher in developing a lesson plan on photosynthesis for a class that includes several students with disabilities. The teacher plans to have students create a diagram illustrating the process. According to Bloom's taxonomy, this activity is an example of which of the following levels of learning?
A. Evaluation B. Analysis C. Comprehension D. Knowledge - Correct Answer ✅B, Bloom's Taxonomy: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis (ability to breakdown or distinguish parts of a whole to understand the structure), synthesis, and evaluation. According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, which of the following developmental challenges occurs between ages 3-5? A. identity vs. confusion B. Initiative vs. guilt C. Trust vs. mistrust D. Intimacy vs. isolation - Correct Answer ✅B (initiative vs guilt) Cultural Background is likely to have the most significant effect on what? - Correct Answer ✅The students perception
of self and others. Cultural background plays a role in the social/emotional development. To provide culturally sensitive school SW services, a school SW should begin by: A. considering the distinct needs of diverse populations. B. researching the availability of local multicultural centers C. determining the number of English learners who require services D. Seeking input from members of the community cultural centers. - Correct Answer ✅A, considering the district needs of diverse pop A school SW can provide the most effective foundation for a new Enligsh learners academic's success by emphasizing which of the following goals? A. verifying that the student can navigate social situations. B. ensuring that the student feels safe and supported
C. providing regular updates to the students family D. meeting weekly with the student to discuss progress - Correct Answer ✅B, ensuring the student feels safe and supported According to the principles of general systems theory, schools, as open systems, tend to function in which of the following ways? A. maintaining steady states through feedback processes B. undergoing fluid sequences that are dependent on objective data C. adopting ever-changing modes based on initial conditions D. taking intermittent positions through transitional policies - Correct Answer ✅A (GST provides an organized means for studying schools as dynamic environments. They have both internal and external inputs and outputs. Bowen's Family Systems Theory says that parents pass on their emotions to their children through what process? - Correct Answer ✅Family Projection Process
A student is not making enough progress in math despite Tier 3 interventions. Which of the following would be the most appropriate next step? A. implementing pre-teaching and reteaching strategies with the student B. referring the student for a comprehensive eval C. researching additional classroom interventions to try with the student D. recommending outside tutoring services - Correct Answer ✅B, referring the student for a comprehensive eval What are Statements of Assurance used for? - Correct Answer ✅used to document standards of practice to ensure that all parties involved in the provision of joint services agree to stick to the standards. Help ensure quality and continuity of care. The Rosenberg Scale and the Coppersmith Inventory are both tests that measure...
A. Self-esteem B. Emotional Disturbance C. Reading comprehension D. Writing ability - Correct Answer ✅A, self-esteem A recent school climate survey showed that 52% of students reported not feeling safe at school. The SW has identified 3 research based programs for potentially addressing the school's specific safety issues. In figuring out which program to use the worker should consider which question first? A. does the program include guidelines for evaluating its effectiveness in meeting stated goals? B. what are the characteristics of the school population that the program will serve? C. to what extent will school staff need to be trained to use the program? D. has the program had the desired outcomes in other local schools? - Correct Answer ✅B, what are the characteristics
An elementary school recently implemented a character education program. The SW will be evaluating the program after the first year. In the initial step in this eval should be? A. document the program activities implemented at each grade level B. identify populations who benefited most from program activies C. compare pre and post implementation data for the program D. select instruments for gathering stakeholder feedback on the program - Correct Answer ✅C, pre and post implementation data (program eval should be based on various forms of data) SW who is hired through a related services program and serves students with IEPs provides which of the following services? A. prevention B. wraparound
C. systems level D. school based - Correct Answer ✅B (wraparound, SW's are hired through school boards or related services programs. the relation services orgs works with schools and provides therapy and free services to families) An attorney for a student's parents serves the SW with a subpoena for the SW to appear in court to testify in a custody hearing and to provide the attorney with the SW counseling notes. Which actions represents the ethical response by the social worker? A. obtaining written permission from the parent to provide the requested info B. advising the attorney to present the subpoena to the schools admin C. notifying the parent that the requested info will be provided D. providing a copy of the subpoena to the school district's legal counsel - Correct Answer ✅A, obtaining written permission
Which of the following interview techniques involves a school SW asking a set of predetermined questions to a student's teachers and family? A. motivational interview B. case interview C. structured interview D. panel interview - Correct Answer ✅C, structured interview Which of the following outcomes is the primary goal of collaborative decision making? A. identifying strategies and techniques to promote contributions by a wide range of stakeholders B. implementing a standardized problem solving model C. enacting change based on reviews of qualitative data
D. combining input from multiple parties to determine the best course of action in a given situation - Correct Answer ✅D (combining input from multiple parties) In the self-assessment process, a school social worker should begin by gathering which of the following information? A. publications the school SW has reviewed during the eval period B. reviews of practice provided by the school SW colleagues within the school district C. data related to school SW services provided, time management, and student outcomes D. standards of practice for school SW from national orgs - Correct Answer ✅C (self-assessment and decisions about prof practice should be based on data)