Irene is participating in a debate at the University of Virginia's School of Education regarding the new mandatory testing requirements for all public school children based upon state mandated Standards of Learning (SOLs). She will argue that SOLS and testing are contrary to Piaget and Vygotsky's theories about the nature of education and how learning should be assessed. What are some of the arguments she can use?

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Jack and Marie have not been pleased with the education their children have been receiving. They feel it only emphasizes rote learning. They have found a school that purports to mesh Vygotsky's ideas about constructivism with the use of technology. What kind of classrooms activities should they expect? Will their children experience something different from rote learning?

http://faculty.mwsu.edu/west/maryann.coe/coe/vygotsky/vygotsky.htm

Alex is preparing to teach in a community college program designed for adults returning to school to prepare for new careers. How can Alex plan his curriculum to take into account his adult students' cognitive development and learning style?

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