Early Childhood Chapter Test 2

Parents in the reggio-emilia program

are partners with teachers in educating children

professionals who use the High Scope curriculum create a context for learning by implementing and supporting five essential elements. which of the following is not one of the five essential elements of the High Scope program?

children listen and memorize what the teachers teach

which of the following is true of parent volunteers in the classroom?

none of the above (all parents should be welcome in the classroom)

after reading the textbook (lol), you now recognize that

none of the above; every assessment technique can be used effectively in some way

it is important to understand the many aspects of parenting, which include all of the following except

parenting today is much the same as when you were raised

which of the following is not true of children's play?

play is extrinsically motivated.

the best way to evaluate the success of your planned activities to see if your objectives have been achieved is to

reflect on what you did and how children responded, then note what you might do differently next time

during children's free play, the teacher should:

remain alert to how children are playing and set limits and facilitate play when necessary

open ended questions:

can be answered in different ways and have multiple correct answers.

which of the following is not a principle of differentiated instruction?

same curriculum for all students

Teachers ______________ include play in the classroom because play _______________________________________.

should; contributes to the whole child development.

which of the following is the least appropriate teaching strategy for early childhood childre?

students work on the worksheets to see how well they improve in math at all times

teachers should plan activities for children at the appropriate level for their age and for their individual needs, backgrounds, and interests. This kind of planning is based on

teachers' observations and knowledge of these students

A professional early childhood practitioner would do all of the following except:

tell other children's parents about one child's home problems for a better understanding

which of the following statements about assessment in ECE is not true?

testing is the most appropriate assessment tool for young children?

It is important for early childhood practitioners to understand that:

the most effective programs for young children are those that involve their families

parent involvement is most effective if

the parents' involvement program includes both school and home based activities

which of the following actions on the part of a teacher indicates that the teacher is using authentic assessment?

the teacher collects and evaluates students' work

the most important factor in family-teacher relationship is:

the teacher's nonjudgmental attitude

which of the following is true in terms of family involvement?

the way in which teachers involve the families has a big effect on involvement outcomes

when writing the newsletters to the parents, teachers should:

write in best quality

when using anecdotal record method, teachers/observers need to record children's behavior without interpretation, just the facts. Which of the following follows this observation rule?

During center time, amy and emily played at the block area. amy built a tower and emily built a barn.

a daily schedule best meets the needs of children when it provides for:

a balance between group instruction an students' chosen activities both quiet and active activities indoor and outdoor activities

a 3rd grade teacher is using the cooperative learning approach. all of the following might occur except:

a teacher works with a small group of students

when assessing young children, teachers should focus on

academic progress and need for special services physical skills and health emotional development and social interaction

all of the following are montessori education beliefs except:

all activities are organized to encourage cooperative learning

if the parents feel heard by teachers, they:

are more likely to hear teachers' answers and explanations in response to their concerns.

learning activities should:

be based on children's interests be adjusted to children's individual needs and abilities meet multiple objectives if appropriate

3rd grade teacher Mrs. Swan write brief notes as she observed students. which of the following notes would be most helpful in planning instruction?

ben can't use the soft g generalization to decode the word ginott yet.

a small group of children are making a river with water and sand and floating boats down the river. how is their cognitive development supported by the play?

children solve the problem of directing the water at the right speed and force so water is not absorbed into the sand before it reaches the bend of the water

which of the following is the most effective way to communicate with families?

communication about a child's performance and class information through a conference, a phone call, or a home visit

to work effectively with families, teachers need to build relationships with families by

conveying an attitude of trust, respect, and acceptance

progressive education was a reaction against traditional forms of public schooling. its proponents advocated greater freedom and spontaneity in play and involvement of children in the social life of a classroom. One of the leaders in this movement was

dewey

Ms. May and her kindergartners are playing a game called "under, over." this is an example of:

directed play

which of the following is not a John Dewey belief in education?

education should be teacher centered to ensure high quality

to facilitate play, teachers can do all but which of the following

encourage children to play in a specific way

the head start program was designed to

give preschool children from low income families a "head start" on their first school experience

ms. brittany sets out different shapes in the math center for her students to play and explore. this is an example of:

guided play

which of the following is not a Patty Smith Hill contribution to early childhood education?

her support for formal art lessons (children are told how to do the artwork)

which of the following is not a belief of the reggio emilia schools about children?

individual exploration of the materials is more important than social relationships

the methods of communication with family, such as email, text, or website are:

ineffective ways of communication with some parents due to lack of access to electronic resources

the primary purpose of assessments is to

inform and influence instruction

teachers should accommodate individual learning styles of students for which one of the following reasons?

it increases students' motivation

the three interconnected elements of curriculum include:

learners, content, and the process

families are changing. more single-parents/relatives care for children and more children come from diverse cultural background. which of the following helps teachers effectively involve all guardians and families?

learning and understanding the different ways families rear children and manage their families

if a parent expresses a concern over your teaching, the best thing to do is:

listen attentively and try to understand his/her concerns

which phrase best characterizes the meaning of CCSS

mandatory developmental milestones which gauge adequately early progress

all of the following are the characteristics of Montessori's sensory materials except:

materials are designed so the students can see several qualities at the same time to compare and contrast

which of the following IS THE LEAST effective way to challenge the advanced students

more worksheets to reinforce what they've already learned in class