educ quizzes

Group plans are posted in a predictable place and referenced throughout the day or the week by the teachers and the families.

true

In a preschool program, learning is a social activity.

true

In early childhood settings. the study of "History" involves concepts of a Sense of Time, developing understanding of past and future events and their association with the present.

true

Learning centers should be used outside as well as inside.

true

Ordinal numbers indicate the position in a collection, such as 3rd, 5th, and so on.

true

Which of the following is NOT an element of the facilitation dimension?

consistent harsh punishment

Extensive use of empty praise increases children's motivation to participate in creative activities.

false

Sources of standards can include

professional societies State Departments of Education Local School Districts Early childhood programs themselves

This is an in-depth exploration of a topic that may be childor teacher-initiated and involve an individual, a group of children, or the whole class.

project approach

strategies that early childhood programs use to support children's play include

providing engaging and appropriately challenging materials

In the project approach, adults and children investigate topics of discovery using six steps:

Observation, Planning, Research, Exploration, Documentation, Evaluation.

NAEYC has indicated that to provide an accurate picture of children's capabilities, teachers must:

Observe children over time Collect a reasonable amount of data Use their findings to adjust their curriculum and instruction

Adults can show interest in young children and their activities by:

Sitting or squatting so that they are actively engaged with the child at the child's level. Using behavior reflections. Listening actively to children.

In Developmentally Appropriate Classrooms with intentional adults, interactions

Stimulate creativity by asking open-ended questions or reflective observations Respect individual differences in play and interactions Encourage Cooperation

In which of the following are children ages 2-4 primarily interested?

Working with the materials (the process)

The teacher asks the children to group the insect pictures in one pile and to group the spider pictures in another pile. This is an example of what cognitive operation?

classification

Curriculum for young children is most effective when it is

dynamic coconstructed responsive

Based on the TN-ELDS, an early childhood teacher in a 3- to 4-year-old classroom should encourage children to

express through movement and dancing what is felt through music enjoy using simple props while moving to music; imitate and pretend to be different characters

"Hannah was aggressive and bossy during clean up time" is an example of an objectively written observation notation.

false

"Praise" and "behavior reflection" really mean the same thing, because behavior reflections should always be positive.

false

A paraphrase reflection should state exactly what the speaker said back to them, in exactly the order it was spoken, so that the speaker knows the listener was really listening.

false

A relationship that exists when one element is equal to another -- when one set has the same number as another set -- is called conservation.

false

According to the Tenn-ELDS, a 40-month old child is not yet capable of engaging in cooperative play.

false

According to the Tenn-ELDs, because of egocentrism 4-year-old children are not yet capable of showing empathy and caring for others.

false

Adults should not use nonverbal signals to gain children's attention.

false

All creative art activities should include teacher-designed step by step instructions.

false

All learning centers should be open all day, every day.

false

Because assessment data are used for educational and program improvement purposes, there is no requirement to consider the rights and privacy of children.

false

Because authentic assessment documents development of the whole child, it is not important to date portfolio items are file them in order.

false

Because science for young children is all about exploration and constructing knowledge, it doesn't really matter what teachers do and so science time is a good time for teachers to catch up on paper work.

false

Because the concepts are so abstract, "History" or "Geography" or "Economics" have no place in an early childhood classrooms.

false

Behavior reflections can be directed either to the child or to an adult in the child's presence, as long as the child can here.

false

By the time they are 2 years old, most children understand that putting two groups of objects together will make a bigger group and can subitize up to five objects.

false

Children who have been reported as having the greatest difficulties in learning are hindered by academic concepts more than the lack of social-emotional qualities.

false

Early childhood curriculum planning is responsive to the interests and opportunities that exist in a group of children, but can not and should be responsive to parents or the community; what happens within the early childhood classroom is of its own importance.

false

For every standard there is a "tried and true" teaching method that works well for all groups of children.

false

Good documentation always serves the same purpose.

false

Group plans should only be written daily; weeklong plans are too long for active engagement and responsiveness.

false

If it is too rainy or cold to go outside, it is not important that children have opportunities for boisterous large motor activities because it is more important to maintain order or time for quiet reflection.

false

In early childhood classrooms, the social environment impacts learning social and language skills, but does not impact learning math and science skills.

false

In mathematics, it is important that all young children learn to solve problems in the same, standardized, way so that they will be prepared for elementary school.

false

In order to accurately compare children's progress, it is necessary that all portfolios in a classroom contain the same information. This is why teacher's should prepare a list of items for all portfolios in advance.

false

In order to be authentic, observations should never be planned and should only be conducted spontaneously.

false

In order to be objective, documentation and assessment in early childhood should be conducted with no input from families.

false

In order to help young children understand that science is factually based and true, teachers should only ask questions that can be answered with a direct "yes" or "no."

false

Individualized curriculum plans should be posted in a designated area in the classroom so that all adults in the classroom will share the same goals.

false

It is not important for teachers to observe children's play as long as the materials are developmentally appropriate and the play area is safe.

false

Juanita, a 4 year old, is sorting a collection of plastic dinosaur counters into piles. There are multiples of each type of dinosaur; each in a variety of colors. To help her sort these, her teacher Mrs. Cato should be quiet and not say anything.

false

Loose pieces such as pinecones, sea shells, and acorns are a hazard and should not be kept in an early childhood environment.

false

Math instruction should only take place indoors to reduce distractions to young children outdoors that limit executive functioning.

false

Math is best taught when isolated form the rest of the curriculum, preferable during a specific "math time."

false

One way that adults can demonstrate authority and security to children is by dressing appropriately.

false

Only commercially developed and produced checklists should be used to assess children.

false

Ordinal numbers describe the size of collections (for example, 3 cookies on a plate).

false

Posting the daily or weekly group plan is not important as long as one adult, usually the lead teacher, knows the plan.

false

Preschool teachers should only manage or supervise play behaviors because if they become actively involved in children's play the children will not have opportunities to develop and practice peer social skills.

false

Research demonstrates that early childhood curriculum should be based upon a "subject-matter" approach to curriculum, in which the subject of study (such as science, literature, or mathematics) is placed at the center of the curriculum and used to organize the daily schedule of learning experiences and the learning environment.

false

Science is primarily a collection of facts about the world.

false

Self concept means "one's feelings of worth; positive or negative evaluation."

false

Teachers of young children can best expand their understanding of scientific concepts by verbally explaining the concepts to them to correct any misunderstandings.

false

Teachers should not place books or writing materials in the construction play area, because these could limit children's imaginative use of the materials.

false

The Tennessee Early Learning Developmental Standards requires at least 30-minutes of practice with counting skills per day for all 4-year-old programs.

false

The classroom teacher may be the first person to recognize a child's speech, learning, or behavioral difficulties.

false

The terms "self-concept" and "self-esteem" mean the same thing and are interchangable.

false

The terms equity and equality are used interchangeably in education because they are synonyms that mean the same thing.

false

Toddlers do not need realistic props for creative dramatics. If necessary, they can create their own props.

false

Toys with missing pieces should be removed from classrooms, as they create frustration for children.

false

Under no circumstances should teachers ever demonstrate how to use materials and tools.

false

Well-worded explanations providing correct answers, combined with worksheets for practice, are the best way to help children understand math concepts.

false

With play being central to the way in which children construct knowledge about the world around them, it is not necessary for teachers to intentionally plan the environment as long as their are fun and safe materials that are DAP.

false

To create a caring community of learners, teachers should do which of the following?

make sure children fell valued and safe

Tempo, timbre, and pitch are terms used in creative arts content related to:

music

Culturally diverse materials should be provided via which of the following?

music art photos literature

Adults should use voice tones that are

normal to soft in loudness

Play for is valued by early childhood professionals for

not only for enjoyment and leisure, but also for learning

A scientific investigation of spiders should ideally begin with:

observing a spider spinning a web on the playground.

The decision of "what to teach" is informed by

the teacher's observations and knowledge of the children themselves the teacher's knowledge of expectations for children's development and learning

When children are engaged in play

they explore the physical properties of materials and the possibilities for action, transformation, or representation.

Which of the following is not a learning center suggested in the text?

time out

A child's portfolio allows a teacher to track a child's individual needs, keep a record of what is planned to support those needs, and document progress in learning.

true

A paraphrase reflection should summarize children's actions and words rather than reflect each individual behavior or idea expressed.

true

A written plan that is responsive is seen as holding "possibilities" for children's inquiry, rather than delivered as an activity focused solely on a particular skill.

true

According to the Tenn-ELDS, 28-month olds typically demonstrate emerging ability to manage their own behavior.

true

Any type of center that can be used indoors may be used outdoor as well.

true

Assessment to inform and monitor instruction is most accurate if multiple sources are considered and multiple methods used.

true

Authentic assessment can include input from families.

true

Captions that include the addressed standard can help ensure alignment between planning, instruction and assessment.

true

Portfolios are collections of children's work, notes and photographs from families, checklists and other print recording tools, and other items that document what children know and can do.

true

Preschoolers are naturally curious and act on this curiosity by observing, experimenting, and questioning.

true

Scientific inquiry for young children consists of observing thinking and reflecting on actions and events,

true

Successful science teaching involves math, literacy, and aesthetics.

true

Teachers do not need to have answers to all the questions children will raise. Rather than providing children with answers, teachers can use children's questions as a springboard for further investigations.

true

The Cultural Appropriate Approach has evolved over the years and the practice of valuing children's culture is imperative for children to feel a sense of belonging in ECE programs.

true

The SOE lesson plan includes a space to record the standard that the learning segment will address.

true

The best instructional assessment information is collected frequently and used continuously to inform curriculum and instruction decisions.

true

The concept of diversity means understanding that each individual is unique, and recognizing our individual differences.

true

The effectiveness at which teachers document and share children's learning is often related to family satisfaction with a program.

true

The physical environment provides cues for appropriate behavior for the children as well as stimulating learning.

true

The purposes of assessment are to inform instruction, identify and monitor children, assess strengths of the program, and to provide data to communicate to others.

true

To develop appreciation, children should be exposed to a wide variety of arts.

true

To encourage children's natural inclination to explore and experiment, you must provide an interesting environment full of items to investigate.

true

Two-year-olds may hold up correct number of fingers when asked, "How old are you?"

true

Using simple songs and fingerplays with motions is a good way to introduce creative dramatics with young children.

true

When children in preschool and kindergarten classrooms observe, think, and reflect on actions and events, they are doing science.

true

When demonstrating ways to use certain art materials (ex. pipe-cleaners) teachers should make a recognizable object (ex. a flower) as a model.

true

When we talk about inclusive early childhood education, we are talking about programs that are designed for children and families from a wide range of backgrounds.

true

With teachers' guidance, children's everyday interactions and direct contact with objects and earth events can become rich, inquiry based experiences of earth sciences.

true

When deciding how many centers or activities to have available in a classroom, a good rule of thumb is to have ____ activity space(s) for each child in the group.

two

To which of the following directions are children most likely to respond?

use your fork to eat your peas

A type of redirecting commonly used in the preschool classroom is:

verbal redirecting physical redirecting redirecting with a cue redirecting attention

This approach features connections to nature, sensory learning, and imagination.

waldorf

What types of objects should be included in all indoor centers?

writing materials and books

Which of the following is the best response to a 3-year-old child asking "Teacher, do you like my picture?"?

"You used a wide brush to make strong lines in your picture."

Environments for infant and toddler programs should include

A cozy area for books and stories A small-muscle area A sensory perception area An active movement area A creative expression area

in cooperative play

Children are interacting to achieve a common goal.

Which of the following is NOT a strategy teachers should use in designing meaningful creative arts curriculum for young children?

Emphasize product over process when creating art.

Teachers can support children's development of the life sciences foundations with the following:

Focus children's explorations on key concepts of living things Take children on outdoor explorations of plants and animals. Model curiosity and interest in nature

What is the purpose of assessment?

To inform instruction to identify and monitor children who may need special services to assess program strengths and needs to provide data for famlies and other stake holders

The posted curriculum plan for preschool typically includes the following items:

Topics to discuss or books to read at group time A focus of small-group activities planned for the day Materials to add new challenges and experiences to the interest areas both inside and outside

Which of the following can be classified as a kind of art?

Visual Creative movement and dance Music

Some pitfalls to avoid are

acting before thinking calling a cross the room covering your face and mouth

Lucy Sprague Mitchell is known for founding

bank street

Children who engage in quality play experiences are more likely to:

have well developed memory, learning and behavior skills

Creative music and dance helps children explore movement for this purpose:

learning math skills learning language skills for the joy of moving

The study of plants and animals falls in the area of _______ science.

life

Mrs. Garner wanted children to understand how people were housed in the community. All of the children in the classroom lived in suburban houses on large lots. Which materials and strategies would be most concrete and effective in helping them understand that others had different experiences?

A field trip to an apartment house and a mobile home, and having a large tent put up on the playground.

Which of these statements is true?

Adults present children only with choices that the adult can and will follow through with.

Developmentally Appropriate Practices is

Age appropriate Individually appropriate Socially and culturally appropriate

Which of the following is NOT a benefit children gain from creative arts experiences?

Allows teachers to identify artistic talent early.

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

An important part of science content that children learn is that valuable information comes only when experiments support or verify their prediction.

Mr. Garland frequently comments, "Good job." Which of the following is most likely true about this?

At best, the children probably begin to tune him out because he says it to everyone; at worst, he is being judgmental and should avoid such phrases.

Which of the following statements is FALSE:

Board games like Chutes and Ladders or Candyland are inappropriate for a preschool classroom, and do not help children build math concepts.

The curriculum plan for infants and toddlers includes the following items:

Books to look at or read with children Songs, finger plays, and rhyming games that will occur during the day Materials to add new challenges and experiences to the environment both inside and outside

Which of the following is NOT considered one of the creative arts domains in the TN-ELDS?

Creative movement and dance Visual Arts Music Theater/dramatic play All of the above are considered creative arts

Ms. Rosario was concerned about monitoring the progress of individual children in the second grade classroom. What would be the best advice to give her?

Develop a 'have to' center and ask children to check with her once they have completed the tasks therein.

Based on the TN-ELDS, an early childhood teacher in a 4- to 5-year-old classroom should encourage children to

Experiment with a variety of media and art materials for tactile experience and exploration. Create artistic works with intent and purpose using varying tools, texture, color, and technique. Present and respond to visual art created by self and others.

Which of the following is NOT a common pitfalls or mistake new teachers make when setting up learning centers?

Failing to plan specific activities for blocks or dramatic play. Putting too many materials out at once, leaving nothing novel to rotate in later. Assuming children know how to use centers Using center time as a time to clean up or prepare materials for a later time.

Which of the following is true of creative arts education?

It engages children in the arts. It nurtures awareness of art forms It fosters appreciation of music and dance

When providing art experiences for children with special needs, teachers should consider doing all of the following EXCEPT:

Limit their participation in activities not suited to their development or skill level.

Which of the following is seriating?

Order objects by attributes, form most to least.

Which of these statements concerning praise is most true?

Praise should be specific and sincere.

Mrs. Calwell is receiving a new child into her kindergarten program. Mary is a child with achondroplasia and is the size of a two year old. Which of the following is the best approach for her to follow?

Provide stools as appropriate so Mary can reach shelves; ensure that she has independent access to toilets, lavatories, and drinking fountains; adapt a chair for comfortable seating.

Which of the following strategies is least appropriate when a center appears to be unsuccessful (excessively noisy, disorganized, children unable to do the activity)?

Remove the difficult children from the center.

Trey is a four year old with Down syndrome in your class. To support him in cleaning up his space after snack, which of the following might you do?

Repeat expectations, such as "Your napkin goes in the trash." Accept and acknowledge that he throws away his napkin, even if he leaves his cup on the table. Move the trashcan closer to his seat.

Which of the following approaches will best support young children in their creative arts development?

Teachers should vary the materials available for children to use, balancing novel with familiar materials.

In developmentally appropriate classrooms, what is the role of the teacher?

The teacher and students are both active and learn from each other

In Developmentally Appropriate Classrooms with intentional adults, spaces

are safe spaces to explore include culturally sensitive materials to explore include open-ended materials for multi-use

All of the following are criteria to be considered when choosing materials for a classroom EXCEPT:

are the materials new?

Because children often do not know how to use or care for materials, teachers should:

be prepared to demonstrate and use care to children

Choose the statement that is most true about developmentally appropriate practice.

children are active decision-makers in the learning process

parallel play

children play alongside each other, using similar toys, but do not directly interact with each other

In the Creative Curriculum model, the focus is primarily on

children's play and self-selected activities

Research tells us that early childhood curriculum should be based upon

children's thinking, feelings and dispositions

This model includes a "Plan-Do-Review" Sequence in which children begin their day planning for activities they will participate in, followed by participation in the activities and engaging in a review session at the end of the day.

high scope

constructive play

involves experimenting with objects to build things: learning things that were previously unknown with hands on manipulations of materials

Documentation of children's learning through play

is beneficial for teachers and also for parents in understanding children's learning

Scientific equipment to include in an early childhood classroom includes all of the following EXCEPT:

magnets screws, nuts and bolts magnifying glasses pencils, markers and crayons all include scientific material

Based on the TN-ELDS, an early childhood teacher in a 3- to 4-year-old classroom should encourage children to

participate in group music experiences, such as the "hokey pokey" use a variety of musical instruments use musical instruments in unique ways, such as jumping up and down to make a tambourine sound

When adults describe their own emotions to children, the should describe

positive and negative emotions

according to the industry power point, early childhood programs serve children ages:

preschool to elementary school

This approach places emphasis on children's symbolic languages in the context of a project-oriented curriculum.

reggio emilia

A truly developmentally appropriate approach to curriculum

seeks balance between child-directed and adult-directed activities

Which of the following is true about planning in developmentally appropriate classrooms?

some of what teachers do is written into daily or weekly plans, but much of it occurs during teachable moments

_______ means to recognize how many objects are in a small group without having to count each object.

subitize

Which of these may be authentic assessments techniques?

teacher observations work samples and performances

Children learn best when they construct their own knowledge. This includes all of the following EXCEPT:

teachers providing correct answers to their questions.

An example of a "conversation extender" is

tell me more" "what happened next" "and then what happened"

Challenging behavior often indicates that a child is experiencing stress from a number of factors: internal stress from fatigue, poor nutrition, illness, pain or discomfort; external stress from a mismatch in the classroom environment or expectations, poor relationships with the teachers or children, overly difficult or overly simple tasks, limited social skills, trauma in the home environment; or a combination of these factors.

true

Children should participate in their own assessments to increase their accountability for their own learning.

true

Complete and meaningful assessment in early childhood necessitates an understanding of family context, including getting to know family language and culture, gathering developmental information from parents, and conducting home visits with parent approval.

true

Conflict is a natural part of social interactions.

true

Conservation of Number means understanding that the number of objects remains the same even when the objects are rearranged or moved.

true

Cooking and baking are excellent opportunities to explore math with children.

true

Creating and viewing art enhances children's development across domains.

true

Creative art learning centers should be located near a water source.

true

Culture means the way in which individuals or groups of people handle the raw material of their social and material existence in order to develop their own specific ways of life with their own distinct forms of expression as a network of meaning.

true

Documentation not only guides curriculum planning and provides evidence of children's learning, it also offers an easy and effective way to engage families in participating in planning for children's learning.

true

Early childhood teachers write plans sometimes for an individual child, sometimes for a small group of children, and sometimes for the entire group of children.

true

Ethnic identity is a part of self-concept that includes a sense of membership in an ethnic group and feelings about that membership.

true

Every scientific discovery begins with observation and first- hand experience.

true

Experience with a variety of art activities shows young children that different art appeals to different people, and that each person's view is valid.

true

Four-year-olds begin to identify positions of objects and people in space, such as in/on/under, up/down, and inside/outside; this is a part of geometry understanding.

true

In learning stories, educators capture significant moments throughout the day with photos and then tell the story of the child's learning.

true

In order to respond effectively to children's behaviors and to extend positive relationships with children, it's important to understand the motivation behind children's behaviors and then match your approach.

true

It is through play that children test their theories, challenge their skills, and demonstrate what they know.

true

Life sciences for young children are about nurturing children's curiosity and fascination with the natural world and building their understanding and appreciation of living things.

true

Magnifying glasses are appropriate additions to a science center.

true

Math / manipulatives centers work well with a child-size table and chairs that has access to a shelf of materials.

true

Most preschoolers can label their racial group but may not understand the label.

true

Negative verbal environments are ones in which children feel unworthy, unlovable, insignificant, or incompetent because of what adults say or do.

true

Often what adults consider to be challenging behaviors are entirely age-appropriate responses from children.

true

On the TN-ELDS, a goal for children age 13-24 months is "Recognize familiar animals and begins to identify characteristics of familiar animals with support and assistance."

true

One of the Tennessee Early Learning Developmental Standards for kindergartners is write numbers from 0 to 20. and represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0 to 20.

true

One of the best ways to document children's progress over time is to keep dated work samples in a portfolio.

true

One strategy for teachers to support young children's development of the self is to make use of the experiences and emotions of characters in stories.

true

One way that teachers can support children's development of the measurement foundations is to provide opportunities to promote measurement concepts in the environment (things to measure and measure tools).

true

One-to-one correspondence ability means that we can count objects accurately, using one and only one number name for each number counted.

true

Patterning involves observing, identifying and / or reproducing patterns.

true