CDEC Exam 1 Study Guide

A right-brained learning style is also termed sequential.

False

Aesthetic experiences involve experiencing joy for its sake as well as for pleasing others.

False

Divergent thinking questions encourage creativity

False

It is important for the self-concept of children to display each child's artwork.

False

Kid culture refers to an unappealing, materialistic view of children's art.

False

Research on creativity has shown that the best motivations for creativity are structure and organization.

False

The teacher should not give the child guidance in the aesthetic use of materials.

False

The various uses of materials collected by the teacher and children are limited by their environment.

False

Young children have no difficulty making choices of aesthetic materials.

False

Aesthetics involves a feeling of wonder as well as the five senses.

True

Art elements that are appropriate to discuss with young children are colors, line, form, space, and design.

True

One definition of creativity is the process of bringing something new into being.

True

One of the guidelines for preparing a stimulating activity is that children can interact with it and experience it with at least one sense.

True

The right hemisphere of the brain contains the ability to recognize and process nonverbal sounds.

True

To encourage children's aesthetic senses, try not to have them repeat activities.

True

One way to tell that the curriculum is based on differentiated instruction is

a child's setting his or her learning goals and choosing what he or she will learn and how

The capacity for aesthetics is characteristic of

all human beings

The role of exploration and play is central to the development of creativity

at all ages

Creative children

can be frustrating yet a joy to work with

All the following are examples of suitable topics of aesthetic discussions for young children EXCEPT

color, form, and worth

Learning the "way things are done" is an example of

convergent thinking and an important part of creativity

Some characteristics of a creative child are

determination, curiosity, and a willingness to take risks

In comparison to the Victorian style, the Aesthetics Movement was

directly opposed

The most important thing to realize about creativity is that

everyone possesses a certain amount of it

Creativity can be encouraged by helping children

feel joy in their creative productions and develop perseverance

Mrs. White was very disappointed when James began to use his Popsicle sticks for a car ramp instead of using them to make the holiday picture frame she had planned. On the basis of information on creativity in your text, Mrs. White

has more concern for product than for process and convergent thinking

A right-brained style is also termed

holistic

Children's creative potential may be drawn out by asking questions that

make things better with imagination and divergent-thinking questions

Basic knowledge and skills are

necessary to developing high-level creative thinking

Creativity has been present throughout history beginning with

prehistoric cave paintings

When talking with a child about his or her artwork, it is important to have the child

reflect about the process

The element of rhythm can be found in

repeated shapes, colors, and textures

When talking with children about art, teachers should use terms such as

shape, color, line, and size

Shape and form are two terms to describe

the contours of enclosed spaces in art

Creativity with older children involves

the creation of original products and original solutions

The role of parents in children's aesthetic experiences is

to learn to know more about their child

An aesthetic sense means

"I enjoy what I see" and "I like what I see."

An example of thoughtful dialogue on children's art is

"It makes me think of ..."

When using differentiated instruction in the early childhood curriculum

-differences in life circumstances must be similar for effective instruction. -the teacher must pace the instruction to fit the needs of individual children. -children of the same age generally require similar developmental activities. -ALL OF THE ABOVE ARE TRUE.

When modifying curriculum to encourage creative thinking, be sure

-the children are truly interested in the content. -the content and concept are developmentally appropriate for young children. -there are materials for the children to explore. -ALL OF THE ABOVE.