CDE Final Exam: chapter 9

Interest areas are ____ A spaces indoors and out for specific activities B teacher-structured activities like an interesting circle time C areas that interest parents D parts of the classroom in a school-age program

A spaces indoors and out for specific activities

Full inclusion means___ A Hiring an aide to be with any child who has a disability B providing the "least restrictive environment" for children with physical limitations C including children of different cultures in the classroom. D There is no such thing as full-inclusion

B providing the "least restrictive environment" for children with physical limitations

Which of the following is NOT a principle of an effective preschool environment? A let children teach one another. B time should be set aside each day for learning the alphabet C involve children in the process of planning and setting up the environment D be sure children have access to enough toys and material

B time should be set aside each day for learning the alphabet

The temporal environment includes _________________ A areas for individual temperaments B timing for transitions, routines, and activities C the people in the classroom D the time-out area

B timing for transitions, routines, and activities

Schedules for children reflect the values and structure of the program. Select the statement that describes both the value and how the daily schedule will help define it. A A new activity should be offered every 15 minutes to keep children from getting bored B Children need help pacing themselves, so be sure to have most of the day active with the bulk of the program outdoors. C Children need consistency and a sense of order, so plan time for routines and transitions and keep the schedule similar, or the same, daily. D The individual is important, so give scheduled time to each child every day.

C Children need consistency and a sense of order, so plan time for routines and transitions and keep the schedule similar, or the same, daily.

The "Child's third teacher" is ___________________. A the parents B the other children in the class C the environment D the teaching assistant

C the environment

The environment in an early childhood setting is defined as ____. A the area around the inside and outside of the building B the classroom, the outdoors and materials C the sum total of the physical and human qualities that creates a space for children D the teachers, the parents and the schedule

C the sum total of the physical and human qualities that creates a space for children

An anti-bias environment encourages children and adults ____. A to understand unfair political practices B to learn about food and clothing of other lands C to explore the differences and similarities among individuals and groups D to learn different languages

C to explore the differences and similarities among individuals and groups

Explain this quote: "The environment is the curriculum's textbook. A Teachers should consult their lesson plans when creating the environment B Everything should be written down when planning the schedule and the environment C The environment should include a reading center with a lot of books D It is part of what teachers use to promote what children should learn and it plays a powerful role in children's experience and learning.

D It is part of what teachers use to promote what children should learn and it plays a powerful role in children's experience and learning.

The self-help environment teaches children to be responsible for personal care by ____. A providing choices of activity B giving children time to complete tasks on their own C offering challenging material on a regular basis D having places for children to put their belongings

D having places for children to put their belongings