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The term "spiral" curriculum refers to

curriculum that is revisted at more complex levels

Photographs and videotapes are examples of what kind of assessment?

documentation

According to the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the most important way to foster scientific literacy in early childhood is to

engage children in the spirit of science and encourage a liking for science

When children ___________, they form a judgment of the approximate quantity.

estimate

metacognitive strategies

example of Vygotsky

Sandra and Joel are setting up the sand area for play. They set out gardening tools, buckets, stop signs, plastic flowers and water. This is an example of

forms of life

When the children played "Loch Ness Monster," the teacher introduced different science activities involving worms. This is an example of play -_____________ curriculum.

generated

To ensure both creative and thoughtful expression and development of spatial reasoning in block play, three suggestions for presentation of blocks were made: use both large and small blocks, display blocks both with and without props, and avoid storage by ___________in boxes or baskets.

heaping

Vygotsky's theory of the development of play focuses on

historical and social contexts of development

The Zone of Proximal Development occurs primarily

in child-child interactions, in adult-child interactions, in play with others

Play is identified as a second cornerstone of mathematics education because

in play, children use their emerging logical-mathematical skills in activities of their own choosing

The ability to ___________ and maintain effective play is seen as a major indicator of social competence.

initiate

In this chapter the ability to initiate in play with peers is a major indicator of:

interactive competence

Symbolic activities rest on children's abilities to create meaning in their minds and to express meaning through ___________

langauge intonation objects

Cause-effect and classification are examples of _________thinking

logical-mathematical

bipolar opposite play

lost/found captured

A vignette about children's pattern making in their paintings illustrates how the arts curriculum integrates informal ____________.

mathematics

play allows the child to grasp the difference between her perspective and that of others

mead

A suggestion given in this chapter for ways teachers can avoid negative play behavior that is stimulated by certain props was to avoid the use of violent toys based on ____________.

media stereotypes superheroes media tv and movies

Bateson called the signals children use in their play to direct their fellow players

metacommunication

Number concepts involve the understanding of

one-to-one correspondence seriation number names

Scientific processes include all but one of the following:

organizing principles of what we know

Ken, a preschool teacher observes children playing repetitive roles gleaned from a superhero videogame. He might orchestrate this by

participating in the play to elaborate on it

Play with the sounds of language contribute to the development of

phonemic and phonological awareness

Mathematics involves

physical knowledge logical-mathematical knowledge social knowledge

Solitary play

play alone

When teachers provide reinforcement to children's efforts to symbolize and interact / join play

play tutor and gatekeeper

Parallel play

play with shared object

John introduced different science experiences involving worms after he saw children's interest in playing "Loch Ness Monster." This is an example of

play-generated curriculum

A play-centered curriculum is based on the belief that

processes of development are integrated

Prosocial behavior and conflict resolution are both examples of

promoting a positive peace

The primary focus on Erikson's theory is

psychosocial development

Paley found that when the length of time available for spontaneous play was increased boys were more willing to engage in _________________ activities

quiet

Which of the following elements does not provide a supportive context for play centered literacy learning?

regular testing of skills

The skill to say the names of numbers in correct order without understanding the meaning of the number concepts is called __________ counting.

rote rote counting

When teachers draw or write about children's play and share these with children they are taking the role of

scribe

Checklists verify the features of classrooms and play yards. However, they do not reveal how settings affect children's __________ behavior.

social

When we think mathematically, we use logical abilities to

solve problems

A standard from Table 10.1 stresses that children will become aware of and be able to talk about line, texture, color and _____________.

space

When teachers support play from outside the pretend play frame

spectator and parallel

Private spaces within classrooms are particularly valuable for children who

spend long hours each day in group settings

The teacher's role in organizing space and time for play is called

stage management

When the teacher records children's dictated stories and encourages them to act out their stories

story player

Children dictating and then playing out their stories as described by Vivian Paley is called

storyplay

According to theorists, the distinguishing features of play include all EXCEPT the following:

structured rules

Janet picks up a toasted waffle from her breakfast plate and holds it to her ear "Hello" she says," are you home?" This is an example of ______

symbolic representation in play

Some ways teachers can help children acquire "turn taking" skills that they can adapt to their spontaneous play interactions are learned through routines for getting a turn on the swing or getting a turn to __________in small group.

talk

A play-centered curriculum is one in which

teachers take an active role

Successful negotiation includes

the ability to encompass

Proximity refers to

the closeness or separation between objects

When teachers focus on play at the center of the curriculum, they include spontaneous play, guided play, and teacher-directed play. The balance depends on factors such as:

the cultures of the families

Symbolic distancing

the degree to which

The theory of George Herbert Mead is primarily concerned with

the development of a stable sense of self

Keen observational skills and a willingness to wait and watch as children construct their own meanings are key elements of successful scaffolding in play.

true

Literacy activities are embedded in contexts such as art, music, play, social studies, and science, where purposeful meaning occurs.

true

Onlooker behavior

watching others play

Practice / Functional Play

1st stage of play acco

The play-debrief-replay curriculum is a technique invented by

Wassermann

The ability to conserve number is an example of the development of __________________ knowledge.

concrete operational

Cozy spaces and materials that invite sensory exploration are elements of

"soft" space

Curriculum that introduces foods, festivals, and music from different cultures on an occasional basis is termed

"tourist" curriculum

The example of Rosa exploring objects floating in water can be related to a science curriculum standard such as

Children develop their abilities to engage in scientific inquiry

_ and play are cornerstones for mathematical education in that they provide opportunities for children to develop mathematical understandings informally within the context of their own lives.

Daily life situations

Phase 1 preschool children explore and build the foundations for learning to read and write through which of the following?

Dictating a narrative to go with their drawings

trust versus mistrust

Eriksons first stage

The oral culture of early childhood, bipolar opposites in play, and wonder, magic and joy are key components of___________'s writing about play.

Egan

Emotional intelligence includes which of the following?

Empathy self-regulation reading and responding to the feelings of others

In well-planned, play-centered programs, all of the following are major ways to support and encourage arts activities in the classroom except:

Extensive teacher modeling of what children are expected to do is provided.

The authors suggest that sociodramatic play themes in the home play area are favored by younger children (3 years of age) because

Familiar props in home play areas support play interactions because less competency in language is required to support the familiar play themes

Which of the following does not illustrate how music and music making in early childhood classrooms supports children's development?

Music time allows teachers who have particular musical talents to express themselves as they entertain the children.

_________ numbers indicate the place order of the object and answer the question, "which one" for example, the third child at the sink.

Ordinal

An examination of the schedule of daily, weekly and monthly classroom routines, staffing patterns and classroom arrangement reveals the approach that is being emphasized. Which approach best supports children's play and art-making opportunities?

Space, materials, time, and staff support for both guided and spontaneous play with arts materials are being provided.

In which roles do adults support play from outside the pretend play frame?

Spectator and Parallel player

In accordance with this chapter, the teacher's optimal participation in what has been called the ZPD or Zone of Proximal Development would not be characterized by which one of the following factors?

The teacher prepares children for a major arts project by having them practice isolated skills they will need later.

Parten's research on play and social participation contends that ____ play has the highest social demands for the children.

cooperative

Culture influences the approach and value of play.

True

Developmentally-appropriate curriculum places the developmental characteristics of the young child at the center of the curriculum.

True

Social knowledge is acquired through other people, including the proper way to behave at the table or when in a group.

True

Attending carefully to children's behavior and verbalizations is the first principle for framing play questions, according to

Wassermann

Research on children's scribbling and drawing over time gives information on all but one of the following:

Who should be placed in a gifted class

The idea that the character of separation from parents influences entrance to school and successful relationships with others is derived from

ainsworth

A question to which the adult truly does not know the answer is termed

an authentic question

Pivot

an object that represent other objects

Fostering positive attitudes toward acceptance and celebration of cultural differences is one aspect of

anti-bias curriculum

What did Schwartzmann mean by "sideways glances at make-believe?"

attending to the social status of players in the group

Symbolic Play

begins at about 18 months of age

The basis for a play-centered curriculum is a well-planned environment. An environment that fosters exploration of the physical world through spontaneous play could include:

blocks a water area or water table a garden

Piaget's theory focuses primarily on the development of

cognition