Child Development and Education Policies

Flashcards that cover key concepts about child development, education policies, and hand preference.

Impact of Computer Usage on Education

Spelling and handwriting skills have declined in children due to increased use of computers.

Tennessee Legislation on Computer Use

A law was passed in Tennessee to ban computers in elementary schools, allowing their use only in typing or computer science for grades five and six.

Third Grade Reading Retention Law

A new law in Arkansas that requires third graders to demonstrate reading proficiency for promotion.

Hand Preference

Refers to the hand that a person prefers to use, typically either right or left.

Ambidextrous

Having equal ability in both hands.

Left Handedness

A preference for using the left hand for activities, which is exhibited by a minority of people.

Right Handedness

A preference for using the right hand for most activities, shown by approximately 85% of the population.