Careers in Early Childhood Education Lesson 1 Quiz

The Head Start Program Performance Standards required what of programs? A. Staff should speak the primary language of children in their care. B. Staff should live in the same city as the children in their care. C. Staff should have a master's degree in child development. D. Class should have a ratio of 5:1, student to teachers.

A. Staff should speak the primary language of children in their care.

The term that best captures the role of adults caring for infants and toddlers is: A. teacher B. provider C. caregiver D. nurturer

A. Teacher

The number of young children growing up in poverty is increasing, especially for A. children of color B. girls C. dual language children D. children of teen parents.

A. children of color

Johann Pestalozzi founded his school on the idea that all children should all be able to attend, regardless of their: A. economic status B. religion C. developmental abilities D. age

A. economic status

In contrast to Froebel's ideas about kindergarten, today's kindergartens are far more: A. formal B. expensive C. simple D. punitive

A. formal

Preschools are known by all of the following names EXCEPT: A. playschools B. child care centers C. prekindergartens D. nursery schools

A. playschools

Caroline Pratt made numerous contributions to the field of early childhood education. What is she most known for developing? A. wooden unit blocks B. child-sized furniture C. washable markers D. post-its

A. wooden unit blocks

The field of early childhood education serves children: A. birth though age 5 B. birth though age 8 C. 3 to 5 years old D. in kindergarten to third grade

B. birth though age 8

The minimum requirements for a child care center to operate legally are known as the: A. early learning content standards B. child care licensing standards C. child care ratio standards D. operation requirements

B. child care licensing standards

Curriculum which addresses learning goals across multiple subject areas at the same time is known as _____ curriculum. A. thematic B. integrated C. emergent D. incorporated

B. intergrated

The families who face the greatest hurdle in being able to access high quality child care programming are _____ families. A. low income B. moderate income C. urban D. single parent

B. moderate income

Head Start promotes school readiness for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds by focusing on: A. physical development and motor coordination. B. social and cognitive development. C. foreign languages in the toddler years. D. music and performing arts skills.

B. social and cognitive development.

Brain research indicating that programs aimed at 3- and 4-year-olds are too late to be effective led to the creation of: A. Early Head Start B. Head Start C. Step Ahead D. Early Childhood Intervention Act

A. Early Head Start

Three influential studies that have demonstrated the long-term benefits of high quality early childhood programming are: A.Perry Preschool Project, Abecedarian Early Childhood Intervention Project, Chicago Child-Parent Centers. B. Reggio Emilia, Montessori, High Scope. C.Prekindergarten, Head Start, Child Care. D. the Classroom Assessment Scoring System, Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Early Learning Standards.

A. Perry Preschool Project, Abecedarian Early Childhood Intervention Project, Chicago Child-Parent Centers.

Which 19th and 20th century laws impacted a child's ability to contribute to their family's economic resources? A. Child welfare laws B. Child labor laws C. Child recreation laws D. Religious laws

B. Child labor laws

Who was the first African American president of the NAEYC, and is credited with developing a code of ethics for the profession? A. Caroline Pratt B. Maria Montessori C. Evangeline Ward D. Oneida Cockrell

C. Evangeline Ward

Whose work most contributed to the Kindergarten movement in the United States? A. Maria Montessori B. John Amos Comenius C. Friedrich Froebel D. Johann Pestalozzi

C. Friedrich Froebel

The growing trend to include children with special needs or challenging behaviors in typical early childhood programs is called: A. Universal Child Care B. Head Start C. Inclusion D. Equal Access

C. Inclusion

Which state's universal prekindergarten has been most effective is preparing children for school? A. California B. Florida C. Oklahoma D. New Hampshire

C. Oklahoma

The child-centered curriculum places which person(s) in charge of determining what is learned and how it is learned? A. The children in the class B. Parents C. The teacher D. The program administrator

C. The teacher

Head Start is most effective for children who enter at age: A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four

C. Three

The idea that a child is an active player in his or her own development and thinking is known as the: A. absorbent child B. blank slate C. competent child D. rational child

C. competent child

The term "kindergarten" means: A. children's laughter B. children's play C. garden for children D. garden for fun

C. garden for children

Lucy Sprague Mitchell founded: A. Montessori Method B. High Scope C. Creative Curriculum D. Bank Street College

D. Bank Street College

The idea that teaching methods should be engaging and fun rather than punitive is attributed to: A. Maria Montessori B. Caroline Pratt C. John Locke D. John Amos Comenius

D. John Amos Comenius

Which early childhood educator is responsible for the (now common) idea that furniture should be child-sized? A. Friedrich Froebel B. Caroline Pratt C. Elizabeth Peabody D. Maria Montessori

D. Maria Montessori

The National Committee on Nursery School was created to address poor quality educational practices. What is the name of that organization today? A. American Education Association B. Head Start C. Universal Prekindergarten D. National Association for Nursery Education

D. National Association for Nursery Education

Teaching that engages children's interests and adapts for their age, experience, and ability to help them meet challenging and achievable goals is referred to as: A. intentional teaching B. high quality instruction C. multifaceted education D. developmentally appropriate practice.

D. developmentally appropriate practice.

The field of early childhood encompasses all of the following EXCEPT: A. child care centers B. preschools C. primary schools D. middle schools

D. middle schools

The primary purpose of prekindergarten is school readiness. School readiness is indicated by the child's: A. ability to sit quietly for long periods. B. ability to read. C. successful toilet training. D. various competencies related to success in kindergarten.

D. various competencies related to success in kindergarten.