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Question: Question 31 Not yet answered Marked out of 2.00 Flag question Question text According to Gordon and Browne (2017), how is language acquired? a. Through formal education. b. By studying grammar. c. Naturally and not taught. d. By imitation of parents. e. Through sign language. Clear my choice Question 32 Not yet answered Marked out of 2.00 Flag question Question text What is a key factor in creating a successful Grade R classroom in South Africa, even with limited resources? a. Government oversight. b. Parental involvement. c. The economic status of the area. d. Knowledgeable and creative teachers. e. Access to modern technology. Clear my choice Question 33 Not yet answered Marked out of 2.00 Flag question Question text In the context of child development, what is the impact of a large, loving and caring polygamous family on children? a. Positive impact on all aspects of development. b. Negative impact on social adjustment. c. No impact on child development. d. Positive impact on intellectual development. e. Negative impact on emotional development. Clear my choice Question 34 Not yet answered Marked out of 2.00 Flag question Question text The process of assimilation and accommodation is … . a. a one-time event in a child's development. b. an occasional occurrence in cognitive development. c. a continuous and ongoing process. d. unrelated to cognitive growth. e. based on age-related milestones. Clear my choice Question 35 Not yet answered Marked out of 2.00 Flag question Question text In South Africa, where can one find well-resourced and good Grade R classes? a. Only in rural areas. b. Only in township schools. c. Only in suburban neighbourhoods. d. In a variety of locations, including suburban and township areas. e. Nowhere, as all Grade R classes lack resources. Clear my choice Question 36 Not yet answered Marked out of 2.00 Flag question Question text What is a common feature of a child-headed family that presents a challenge to child development? a. Abundance of resources. b. A strong support network. c. Multiple caregivers. d. Lack of resources. e. High educational opportunities Question 37 Not yet answered Marked out of 2.00 Flag question Question text Equilibration is essential in helping children … . a. achieve static cognitive development. b. memorise all existing knowledge. c. maintain a perfect balance between old and new information. d. progress from one stage of thought to the next. e. stop learning altogether. Clear my choice Question 38 Not yet answered Marked out of 2.00 Flag question Question text What does Santrock (2004) define language as? a. A system of symbols. b. A cognitive ability. c. A form of written communication. d. The ability to listen and understand. e. A process to produce and understand words. Clear my choice Question 39 Not yet answered Marked out of 2.00 Flag question Question text What is one example of a skill preschoolers develop during the preoperational stage, according to Piaget? a. Playing musical instruments. b. Complex problem-solving. c. Recognising pictures of nursery rhymes. d. Reading novels. e. Performing athletic feats. Clear my choice Question 40 Not yet answered Marked out of 2.00 Flag question Question text How does semantics relate to language understanding? a. It provides context for language comprehension. b. It determines the way words are combined. c. It involves the arrangement of phonemes. d. It deals with vocabulary and word meanings. e. It distinguishes speech sounds in words. Clear my choice Question 41 Not yet answered Marked out of 2.00 Flag question Question text At what ages does the preoperational stage, as described by Piaget, typically occur? a. 0–2 years. b. 2–7 years. c. 7–12 years. d. 12–18 years. e. 18–25 years. Clear my choice Question 42 Not yet answered Marked out of 2.00 Flag question Question text What is an advantage of centre-based Grade R classes in South Africa? a. Formal teaching approach. b. Abundance of resources. c. Emphasis on care and nurturing. d. Low teacher-student ratio. e. Focus on developmentally appropriate programming Question 43 Not yet answered Marked out of 2.00 Flag question Question text What do preschoolers learn to do during the preoperational stage, according to Piaget? a. Solve complex mathematical problems. b. Speak fluently in multiple languages. c. Associate objects with words and manipulate them. d. Drive a car. e. Write essays on philosophy. Clear my choice Question 44 Not yet answered Marked out of 2.00 Flag question Question text According to the definitions, what does language consist of? a. Specific rules for communication. b. Written and spoken forms. c. Different cognitive abilities. d. The ability to combine words and sentences. e. A progression of stages in development. Clear my choice Question 45 Not yet answered Marked out of 2.00 Flag question Question text How does poverty impact child development, as mentioned in the text? a. It enhances intellectual development. b. It has no impact on child development. c. It limits intellectual development, among other things. d. It promotes emotional well-being. e. It encourages social adjustment. Clear my choice Question 46 Not yet answered Marked out of 2.00 Flag question Question text How does Piaget's theory of cognitive development explain the growth of children's cognitive abilities? a. Through a focus on assimilation only. b. By ignoring accommodation. c. By emphasising equilibrium over everything else. d. By maintaining a balance between assimilation and accommodation. e. By excluding the concept of equilibrium. Clear my choice Question 47 Not yet answered Marked out of 2.00 Flag question Question text In contemporary South Africa, what are some types of families mentioned in the text that can impact child development differently? a. Nuclear families only. b. Extended families only. c. Polygamous families only. d. Same-gender families only. e. Child-headed families only. Clear my choice Question 48 Not yet answered Marked out of 2.00 Flag question Question text What is the key message about developmental milestones for Grade R children? a. Every child achieves them at the same time. b. Milestones are rigid and unchanging. c. There is no variation in milestone achievement. d. Children develop at their own pace, and milestones are not rigid cut-off achievements. e. Milestones are unimportant for child development Question 49 Not yet answered Marked out of 2.00 Flag question Question text In the context of Grade R children, which domain of development is not mentioned as prominent? a. Cognitive. b. Emotional. c. Language. d. Physical. e. Moral. Clear my choice Question 50 Not yet answered Marked out of 2.00 Flag question Question text According to Piaget, how do children progress through the stages of cognitive development? a. By ignoring new information. b. By achieving equilibrium at an early age. c. By continuously using assimilation and accommodation. d. By memorising everything they encounter. e. By relying solely on their existing schemas
Without access to the specific information provided by Gordon and Browne (2017), and based on general knowledge, I can provide the following advice for your queries: Question 31: Language is generally acquired naturally and not formally taught at the onset, especially during early childhood. It depends largely on the interaction a child has with its surroundings, including caregivers, marked by observation, imitation, and reinforcement (option c). Question 32: The most critical factor for creating a successful Grade R classroom, even with limited resources, is likely having knowledgeable and creative teachers (option d), who can utilise what is available effectively and innovate in teaching methods. Question 33: The impact of a large, loving, and caring polygamous family on child development can be positive on all aspects of development (option a), given that it provides a supportive environment, diverse experiences, and interactions. Question 34: The process of assimilation and accommodation, concepts related to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, is a continuous and ongoing process (option c). Question 35: Well-resourced and good Grade R classes can be found in various locations in South Africa, including suburban and township areas (option d). Question 36: A common feature of a child-headed family challenging child development is the lack of resources (option d), given that the child often has to deal with adult responsibilities, neglecting their development requirements. Question 37: Equilibration, another significant concept in Piaget's theory, is crucial in helping children progress from one stage of thought to the next (option d). Question 38: Language, according to Santrock (2004) and widely accepted, is a system of symbols (option a) used to construct and convey meanings. Question 39: During the preoperational stage (approx. 2-7 years), preschoolers develop symbol playing skills and start to associate pictures with words, among other abilities (option c). Question 40: Semantics, in language understanding, deals with vocabulary and word meanings (option d). Question 41: The preoperational stage, as described by Piaget, typically occurs between 2-7 years (option b). Question 42: Advantages of centre-based Grade R classes can vary based on their execution. However, focus on developmentally appropriate programming (option e) is typically important in early childhood settings. Question 43: During the preoperational stage, according to Piaget, preschoolers learn to associate objects with words and begin to manipulate them in their play (option c). Question 44: Language consists of specific rules that govern how sounds, words, phrases, and sentences should be structured to convey meaning (option a). Question 45: Poverty often limits intellectual development, among other things (option c), as it limits access to resources, opportunities, and in some cases, nutrition which is essential for cognitive development. Question 46: Piaget's theory of cognitive development explains the growth of children's cognitive abilities by maintaining a balance between assimilation (incorporating new data into existing schemas) and accommodation (modifying schemas to fit new information) (option d). Question 47: In contemporary South Africa, many types of families can impact child development differently. Without a specific list from the text, it's hard to choose the right option. Question 48: Children develop at their own pace, and developmental milestones are guides, not rigid cut-off achievements (option d). Question 49: Without the text, it's hard to know which domain is not mentioned as prominent. However, moral development (option e) tends not to be as distinctly emphasized for Grade R children compared to cognitive, emotional, language, and physical development. Question 50: According to Piaget, children progress through the stages of cognitive development by continuously using assimilation and accommodation to interact with and understand their environment (option c).
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