Early Childhood Education II EOC test review

Mr. Drake suspects that a child in his class is gifted. How should Mr. Drake respond?

Fill in a referral form to have the child tested.

Mrs. Clark is informed that the new boy in the class had ADHD. How should the teacher respond?

Find out if he takes any medications and make sure he receives these regularly as needed.

April is sitting quietly reading, looking at the pictures, and telling the story of the book. Since Mrs. Sloan has been concerned that April has been very negative about reading lately, what should Mrs. Sloan do ?

Coach appropriate behaviors

The childcare teacher needed to fondness out about the special dietary needs of some children in her class. Which resource should the teacher use ?

Food restrictions list from parents

Which is an example of using newspaper ads to obtain employment?

Frank checked the classified every day to see if there were any new openings.

Which is an example of indoor space meeting the leaning and developmental needs of children?

A circular rug for children to have circle time each morning.

Six year old Sally sucks her thumb when she gets nervous. What should the teacher do?

Accept and ignore her thumb sucking

Andrea enjoys theater and play acting; so, for her presenting her portfolio in front of a group of people would allow her to demonstrate her ability to role play different characters. What should Andrea have done differently?

Act and speak in her normal manner

Which is an example of using light to create classroom atmosphere?

Adjusting the dimmer during nap time so children could sleep.

Which of these behaviors problem was most likely caused by overstimulation?

After the teacher put a group of eight in the sandbox, the children began to laugh and throw sand. Two began to cry.

Of Center B were used as a reading center, which items would be best stored there ?

Alphabet letters, magazines, picture books, and games.

Which is an example of selecting playground equipment with safety in mind?

Avoid exposed pinch-crush parts.

Which is an example of selecting toys,materials, and equipment with child involvement in mind?

Avoid spectator toys.

Which is an example of selecting togs and learning materials with safety in mind ?

Avoid toys with breakable pieces.

Ms. Bailey learned that one of her new students wasn't autistic. How should she respond?

Be consistent with classroom routines and arrangements.

Which is an example of selecting toys, materials, and equipment with developmental appropriateness in mind?

Be sure learning materials work well for the age group of children.

Which is an example of selecting toys, materials, and equipment with supervision in mind ?

Be sure one has enough staff to watch children properly when they use the item.

Which is an example of selecting toys, materials, and equipment with space in mind?

Be sure there is enough room to store the item when it is not being used.

Which is an example of selecting toys, materials, and equipment with versality in mind?

Be sure to select items that are open ended.

Mr. Howell has a child in his class who can not seem to get along with the other children, even when placed in small groups. What kind of impairment or disorder does this student most likely have?

Behavioral disorder

Which is an example of placing ads?

Cameron submitted a message to be printed on the newspaper under "Positions Wanted"

Since her scholarship interview was on Saturday right after her morning jog, Hanna wrote her tracksuit when she went to the school for her presentation. She knew the interviewers anyway and felt they would understand. What should Hanna have done differently?

Cancel her jog or build in time to shower and change after

Patty wrote in her portfolio her aim of one day owning her own toddler center. Which type of of early childhood portfolio component is this ?

Career goal statement

Glenn just got baby Billy to sleep and put him in his crib. What should he do next?

Check the nap time schedule to see if another infant needs to take a nap

Zach came to school complaining that he had to sleep outside lastnight because his parents locked him out of the house to punish him. What could his parents most likely be charged with ?

Child neglect

Some of the children in the class have been putting away books in a messy fashion. One morning, Sam and Sue are doing a good job of putting away books. Since Mr. Jones wants to encourage all of the children to put away books this way, what should he do?

Coach appropriate behaviors

Ms. Lowe has a student who has a very short attention span and learns much more slowly than the other children. What kind of impairment does this student most likely have?

Cognitive

Which is an appropriate menu for a child who is a vegetarian ?

Collard greens, pinto beans, cornbread, milk

Nutrition information tends to be most reliable when it

Comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture

When Mrs. Nancy asked four year old Joey to put up the crayons, his answer was no. What should the teacher do?

Communicate that she expects cooperation

The teacher talked with parents about circumstances in the child's life at home to better understand the child's behavior. Which strategy for preventing behavioral problems is this?

Consider each child's unique, individual needs.

Which is and example of selecting toys, materials, and equipment with maintenance in mind?

Consider the cost of keeping the item in good working order.

Ms. Harris, the preschool teacher, was very concerned about helping one of her students cope with neglectful parents. In trying to build the child's resilience, what should the teacher provide ?

Consistent daily routine

Which is an example of supplies for an early childhood environment?

Construction paper and glue to do an art activity

A child with a mild hearing impairment is having difficultly leaning to read aloud. How should the teacher respond?

Consult a language and speech clinician.

Maria was nervous about speaking in front of the panel of judges, so she's made sure she kept her hands in her pockets and stood behind the podium the entire time. What should Maria have done differently?

Demonstrate a more relaxed impression

Norma decided not to include the lesson plan in her portfolio because it did not include all the parts of a well written plan. Which guiding question for organizing and polishing portfolios is this ?

Have you chosen your best work and evidences to represent your strengths?

The different colored sections of the ChooseMyPlate visual represent the

Different food groups one should consume daily

Zach is in a bad mood today. He says no to everything. What should the teacher do?

Direct him to a quiet play area and give him some time

Sean just removed an infants soiled diaper and wipes the infant clean with a moist towelette. What should Sean do next?

Dispose of gloves, soiled towelettes, and diaper into a covered receptacle.

The intern sees baby Carrie holding a small object that she might swallow. In order to keep the infant happy and remove the danger, what should the intern do ?

Distract and redirect

Carla placed in her portfolio a certificate of appreciation for serving as director of her church vacation bible school. Which type of sample and evidence for early childhood portfolios is this ?

Documentation of experience

Sue decided to remove the work sample because it appeared messy, as though it had been done in a hurry. Which guiding question for organizing and polishing portfolios is this ?

Does the portfolio have a professional appearance ?

Ms.Powell has and eight year old boy in her class who still can not count even though he reads on third grade level. What kind of learning disability does this student most likely have?

Dyscalula

Robert is twelve years old and slightly mentally challenged. His stepfather is always telling him that he is stupid and worthless. What could the stepfather most likely be charged with ?

Emotional abuse

Kim included in her portfolio artwork made by two and three year olds with whom she's had worked. The samples showed differences in the fine motor skills of the age groups. Which type of samples and evidences for early childhood portfolios is this ?

Evidence of developmental knowledge

Lisa included in her portfolio a certificate that she had earned for completing CPR training. Which type of samples and evidences for early childhood portfolios is this ?

Evidence of skills

To show how well he understood financial planning, Larry included in his portfolio a sample budget he had developed for a childcare centers operating expenses. Which type of samples and evidences for early childhood portfolios is this?

Evidence of skills

Eighteen month old Pan is hitting a three year old child. What should the childcare aide do?

Explain to Pam why hitting is wrong

John slid a clean diaper under a child for whom no diapering creams have been parent approved. What should John do next?

Fasten diaper and dress the child.

A typical result of diabetes for children is

Feeling sick when they do not eat

Which supper represents foods from all food groups ?

Fruit salad, garlic bread, spaghetti with meatballs and tomato sauce, and milk

Mrs. Matthews guides nine year old Norma to be less critical of herself and gives her enrichment activities to keep her challenged and motivated to learn. What kind of special need does Norma most likely have?

Giftedness

Marry She goes to the teacher frequently saying things like Timmy called Martha a name. What should the teacher do?

Give her more one on one time for listening.

Exposed to an allergen, six year old Evan is having an asthma attack. How should the teacher respond?

Give him medication through a fast acting inhaler or nebulizer machine.

Mr. Gray found out that one of his new students is mentally disabled. How should Mr. Gray respond ?

Give the child short, clear directions and repeat as needed.

Which is an appropriate treatment for a child who is undernourished?

Giving goods that provide nutrients lacking in the child's diet

Which is an example of finding continuing education that fits a persons budget?

Greg found an online course that was free of charge for members in the organization

Which is an example of networking?

Hank wrote letter to his personal and professional contacts stating that he isn't available for work

Ray added to his portfolio photos of him presiding at FCCLA meetings to illustrate his leadership qualities, since they were not already represented. Which guiding question for organizing and polishing portfolios is this?

Has Ray chosen his best work and evidences rocky represent his strengths?

Sharon decided to add to her portfolio her perfect attendance certificates, since they show how dependable she is. Which guiding question for organizing and polishing portfolios is this?

Has Sharon chosen her best work and pieces of evidence to represent her strengths?

Which is an example of furniture for an early childhood environment?

New tables and chairs for the art center.

Peter thought about the things he had done well during his internship so he could focus on these in his portfolio. Which guiding question for organizing and polishing portfolios is this ?

Have you used self reflection to identity your strengths?

Which is an example of early childhood environments that support the developmental goal of self- concept

Having a place to display children's artwork.

A typical result of obesity for children is

Having low self esteem and problems getting along with others

Mrs. Tillery works with a preschooler who sits in front of her during small group time and watches her lips and body language as she teaches. What kind of special need does this child most likely have?

Hearing impairment

Since Johnny is paralyzed due to spina bifida, his teacher frequently checks on him as he works, asking him if he is comfortable. What is the teacher doing ?

Helping him stay focused.

Jim romoved the infants bottle from the refrigerator and ran warm water over it to bring it to room temperature. What should Jim do next ?

Hold the baby while feeding him/her the bottle milk.

Nine month old Tommy rubs his genitals when his diaper is changed. What should the teacher do ?

Ignore it

As Mrs. Thomas is teaching a lesson to the four year olds during circle time, Karen quietly stands up in the back of the group and twists as though directing a band. What should Mrs. Thomas do ?

Ignore minor misbehavior

Sarah was helping clear the table and accidentally dropped a stack of plates on the floor. Sarah's dad reacted immediately by throwing the broken dishes back at her, which resulted in several deep cuts that required stitches. What could the father most likely be charged with ?

Non- accidental physical injury

For her scholarship interview, Robin carefully put together her portfolio, being siren to include a resume, recommendations, and a cover letter stating her career goals. What should Robin have somebody differently?

Include work samples from activities she has developed

Which is an example of using sound to create classroom atmosphere?

Installing acoustic- absorbent carpeting go make concentrating easier for children.

Which is an example of meeting a developmental space need of an infant and toddler program?

Installing hand washing sinks near changing area.

Which is an example of using observation opportunities for continuing education?

Iris went to another preschool to shadow the teacher as she worked with special needs children

Four year old Mary was playing among a group of children on the playground when she hit Nancy for not throwing the ball to her. What should the teacher do ?

Isolate Mary to prevent further biting

A typical result of food allergies for children is

Itchy rash and stuffy nose

Which is an example of bringing in service training programs into a local school ?

Kathy invited one of the parents to share with staff her multicultural appreciation methods

Seven year old Matt had and epileptic seizure and thrashed around on the floor. How should the teacher respond?

Keep him on the floor, clearing the area floor to provide ample room.

Which is an example of developing a professional network?

Kirk followed up responsibly on each and every referral.

The parent gave Jennifer two bottles of breast milk for Ben's feedings. What should Jennifer do next?

Label and immediately refrigerate both bottles of milk.

Eric fed and rocked the infant boy until he went to sleep in his arms. What should Eric do next?

Lay the infant in his crib without his bottle

The teacher asked Joan's prostheses works. What was the teacher doing?

Learning how the artificial limb works in order to avoid frustrating Joan.

Ashley has been talking about monsters she saw in her dream. What should the teacher do ?

Listen and understand her fear

Five year old Justin would not go to sleep bexhse he said if he went to sleep, the mean people would get him. What should the teacher do ?

Listen to his fear and try to help him be less afraid

Larry's left eye drifts to the right. How should the teacher respond?

Make sure Larry wears his patch according to doctor's instructions.

Which of these behaviors problems was most likely caused by stress?

Mandy was irritable each day because she missed her mother.

Which is an example of earning a credential or degree?

Marjorie studied at the university for eight years and obtained her doctoral degree.

If Center B were used as a writing center, which items would be best stored there?

Markers, pens, cookie sheets with magnet letters, and stencils

The intern needed to check to see what size food portion children at various ages should receive. Which nutritional resource should the intern check ?

Meal patterns for Children Chart

The childcare teacher needed to check the nutritional requirements for licensing centers in North Carolina. Which resource should the teacher check ?

NC Childcare Handbook

Which is an example of using an employment office ?

Ned went to a temporary agency to help him a job for the week of spring break

A typical result of under nutrition for a child is

Not growing at the rate typical for his/her age group

Tom wanted to make a positive first impression when he began his senior project presentation; so he used three minutes of his ten minute presentation time to shake hands with each of the evaluators amd tell them about himself. What should Tom have done differently?

Not use so much time telling about himself

April decided to use the speech she wrote for her church group as the body of her employment presentation. What should April have done differently?

Not use this speech for this audience

Reliable nutrition information would be best described as

Objective

Mr. Simms is having trouble getting Sharon to do her work. He wants to communicate an expectation that Sharon will do her work and avoid power struggle. What should Mr. Simms do ?

Offer choices

Which is an example of joining professional organizations?

Olga paid her membership dues in order to receive the free monthly journal

Which is an example of managing work and multiple roles?

Ollie learned to turn down invitations to activities at night during the workweek

Which is an example of meeting space need of a preschool program?

Ordering storage cabinets built to hold cord used for napping.

Which is an example of using leisure wisely?

Phil takes time each weekend to work on his model plane collection

The principal offered the child who was academically gifted the option of being in an enrichment class. What was the principal doing ?

Placing the child where he/she would be challenged.

The director of the center planned to have both quiet time and active play in the centers routine. Which strategy for preventing behavioral problems is this?

Plan a balanced schedule.

The teacher stocked centers with a different set of multi sensory play materials each week. Which strategy for preventing behavioral problems is this ?

Plan variety and choices of activities

Which is an example of color to create classroom atmosphere?

Selecting calm, subdued tones for the walls in the nap room.

Which is an example of family- friendly space in an early childhood environment?

Posted artwork where parents enter to pick up their children.

After two year old Jack joined three older children in the block center, he soon began to knock over the towers and bridges the other children had built. What would have been the best way to prevent this behavior?

Provide a way for Jack to play with the blocks separately

Which is an example of early childhood environments that support the developmental goal of problem solving skills?

Providing a variety of open ended leaning materials.

The teacher assigned the children who were academically gifted a community service project. What was the teacher doing?

Providing an opportunity for enrichment and creativity.

Which is an example of early childhood environments that support the developmental goal of pro social behaviors?

Providing materials that involve children in cooperative play.

Ms. Altman, the second grade teacher, has a child with a hearing impairment in her class, so she labeled all the classroom furniture and materials. What was the teacher doing?

Providing visual helps to compensate for the child's lack of hearing.

Which is an example of meeting developmental space need of a school age program?

Setting up a hobby center in the back of the classroom.

Which is an example of selecting toys, materials, and equipment with nonsexism in mind?

Purchase dolls representing a variety of ethnicities.

Which is an example of selecting toys, materials, and equipment with multiculturalism in mind?

Purchase dolls that represent a variety of ethnicities.

Which is an example of selecting toys, materials, and equipment with quantity in mind?

Purchase enough of each item so children can use them cooperatively.

Which is an example of using pattern and texture to create classroom atmosphere?

Purchasing a circular braided rug to make "circle time" more inviting.

Which is an example of early childhood environments that support the developmental goal of large-muscle development?

Purchasing developmentally appropriate play equipment for each age group.

Mark just finished diapering Maggie and washed and dried the baby's hands. What should he do next?

Put Maddie in a safe location

Larry is the only childcare worker in the infant room. As he is holding and feeding the two month old Sally, Theo wakes up crying loudly. What should Larry do next ?

Put Sally in her crib without her bottle and check on Theo.

Four year old Mollie does not want to play with the stuffed dog at preschool because the neighbors dog barks at her on the way to the car each morning. What should the teacher do ?

Put the stuffed dog away for now to help her be less afraid.

Sixteen year old Laura prepared corn her interview by reading her presentation to her younger brother and making corrections as he suggested. What's should Laura have don't differently?

Read the presentation to a teacher or adult mentor

Which is an example of meeting a developmental space need of a program for children with special needs?

Rearranging furnishings so a child on crutches can move safely.

Which is an example of meeting a developmental space need of a school age program ?

Rearranging to provide a quiet place for children to work on their homework.

The teacher noticed that each day one or more of the children would take stickers off the desk without asking. What should the teacher do?

Remove the stickers to minimize opportunities for children to take them

Because Kathryn changed her mind at the last minute about some of the visual to present, the information was slightly out of order. Kathryn left it since she did not want to be late. What should Kathryn have done differently?

Reorganize the information in a logical order

A little girl in Kindergarten was playing with dolls in the house keeping center. Her actions with the dolls showed that she had extensive knowledge of sexual actions. How should the teacher respond?

Report the information for Social Services

Mrs. Miller walked by Marybeth and overheard her telling another another little girl that her older brother was touching her in private places. How should Mrs. Miller respond

Report the information to Social Services

After Ms. Smith told the director of the childcare center the evidence she had seen that the curriculum was not developmentally appropriate, the director did nothing. How should Ms. Smith respond?

Report the information too Division of Child Development herself

Mrs. Jared heard a four year old boy tell another child that his daddy was a very mean man, and that he hurt him and made him so bad things. The child had a problem with stuttering and seemed not to like being around other children. How should the teacher respond?

Report the suspected abuse to the Department of Social Services

Which is an example of meeting a developmental space need of a preschool program?

Requesting lower tables with child sized chairs.

Nathan included his summary of work and education experiences in his portfolio. Which type of early childhood portfolio component is this ?

Resume

Janet lathered over her wrists and under her fingernails and scrubbed her hands for 15 to 20 seconds. What should she do next?

Rinse well with warm water

Which is an example of taking care of ones physical self ?

Sally never skips a meal; she eats three balanced meals a day

Her teacher noticed that Jane if something wasn't bothering her, Jane said that her uncle was making her watch movies that had men and women with no cloths on hurting each other. With what could the uncle could most likely be charged?

Sexual abuse

Ms. Smith had a child with a major hearing loss who never follows oral instructions. How should Ms. Smith respond?

Speak so the child can see her lips.

Mad finished putting on a diaper l, fastened the infants clothes, and washed to infants hands. What should she do next?

Spray the changing table with a solution to disinfect it.

The infant caregiver found out from parents that Joe and Jim usually start their naps between 10:00 and 11:00 each morning. Sherry naps at 9:30. What should the caregiver do next?

Stagger the three infants nap times to meet their individual needs.

When Dave arrived ten minutes early can for his presentation, Jen found that's his appointment time has been shortened from thirty's to twenty minutes; so he decided born to show examples from his portfolio after all. What should have Dave done differently?

Still show some illustrations from his portfolio

Five year old John was disappointed because he could not get the toy he wanted, so he snatched the toy from the hands of another child. What should the teacher do ?

Tell John to return the toy he snatched

During her presentation, Molly was asked a question that she did not know how to answer; so she's ignored the question and continued speaking. What should Molly have done differently?

Tell them does she's not know the answer

Which is an example of demonstrating professional etiquette?

Terry sent a thank you note to her mentor for rearranging her schedule to meet with her.

Which teachers action is an example of managing work and multiple roles?

Terry taught her children to help with chores around the house.

Which is an example of protection from sun ?

The crew built a roof over the sandbox.

Which is an example of space between play equipment for ease of movement?

The installation crew placed one large piece of playground equipment in each corner of the play yard.

Which is an example of play space accessibility?

The installation crew set up the play yard so children would not have to walk through the jungle gym area to get to the swings.

Which behavior problem was most likely cause by waiting time?

The intern took a few minutes select a story while the teacher asked the toddlers to sit quietly in the circle for a few minutes. Several children became noisy and restless.

Which is an example of visibility on a play yard ?

The playhouse was placed with the doorway on the side of the main play area where the teachers stood to monitor play activities.

Del showed his portfolio to the university recruiter at college day. Which purpose of early childhood portfolios is this?

To apply for enrollment

Cathy showed her portfolio to the scholarship selection committee as she explained her background in working with children answer her desire to major in education. Which purpose of early childhood portfolios is this ?

To carry to a scholarship interview

Barry showed his portfolio to the director of the center as they talked about his desire to join the staff. Which purpose of early childhood portfolios is this ?

To carry to an employement interview

Two year old Ken is holding his genital area when he rushes toward the bathroom. What should the teacher do?

Try to help him reach the bathroom in time.

Susan just finished dressing a two week old infant, including fastening a clean diaper on the baby. What should she do next ?

Use a moist towelette to wash the infants hands.

Jane finished washing her hands and rinsed for 10 seconds. What should she do next ?

Use a paper towel in hand, or her elbow, to turn off the faucet

Karen studied procedures for nap time and asked the parents their preferences. What should she do next ?

Use a story or song to help the infant relax.

Marion began her scholarship presentation by saying, My name Ian Marion West and I am a senior at County Hight School. I want to be an early childhood teacher. What should Marion have done correctly?

Use an introduction that would grab attention of listeners

Theo rinsed his scrubbed hands in warm water for ten seconds. What should he do next ?

Use either a mechanical dryer or paper towels to dry hands.

Center B has only two natural boundary walls. If Center B were used for a reading center, what would be the best way to define the other two boundaries?

Use low shelving units.

Mr. Long has a child in his class who did not see well, so he rang a bell when it was time to change to a different activity. What was the teacher doing?

Using an auditory reminder for transitions.

Which is an example of using the Internet to look for a job ?

Valerie conducted a search on a career website to learn about positions available in her city

Amy was worried about remembering what she wanted to say and did not warn to use her note cards; so she spoke very slowly,using a monotone voice. What's should Amy have somebody differently?

Vary the pitch and tempo

Which is an example of using leisure time wisely?

Vera makes time every weekend to spend fun time with her grandchildren

Which is an example of mailing a cover letter with a resume?

Vera sent the documents to the attention of the personal director

The teacher observed Terry and noticed that he was cross eyed, there was crust on his eyes, and his eyelids were red and swollen. What kind of special need does this child most likely have ?

Vision impairment

Tom turned on the water to wash his hands, added soap, and rubbed them together vigorously for 15 seconds. What should he remember to do next ?

Wash all surfaces of his hands thoroughly.

Michelle sprayed the changing table with approved disinfecting solution. What should she do next?

Wash her hands using established procedures.

Drew held baby Jane while feeding her a bottle of milk. What should Drew do next?

Watch for signs of fullness.

Which is an example of satisfying legal requirements to work in a field ?

Wayne went to get a Tiberculosis skin test.

Mary included in her portfolio a lesson plan for an activity that she had used with the preschoolers on Valentines Day. Which type of samples and evidences for early childhood portfolios is this ?

Work samples

A second grade child with a hearing aid has trouble hearing what the teacher says. How should the teacher respond?

Write the message on the board.