ECE 210- Test Bank
Course Goals/Objectives:
At the completion of this course, students will be able to:
1.) Define the early childhood profession, the roles they play, relevant professional development, and what
issues are influencing the practice of early childhood education
2.) Discuss developmentally appropriate practices of an inclusive environment that provides for diverse
children and cultures while preventing violence, bullying, racism and abuse
3.) Understand the importance of the history, famous historical figures , and politics and reform of early
childhood education
4.) Compare and contrast different theories, program models, and state standards in early childhood education
5.) Recognize the importance of high quality early childhood programs and the people they serve
6.) Connect the different types of assessments with the different ways to use that data, and the critical issues
involved in the assessment of young children
7.) Articulate the similarities and differences in the development of infants and toddlers, preschool children,
kindergarten children and children in primary grades
8.) Identify and implement different teaching and learning strategies for children with disabilities, English
language learners, and multicultural students
9.) Discuss and effectively demonstrate the steps in guiding children's behavior using multiple educational
approaches
10.) Understand the importance of relationships in children’s lives and the benefits,
barriers, and skills needed to develop culturally responsive, collaborative, partnerships
with children, their families, and other professionals
Multiple Choice
1. As an early childhood educator it is important for you to have intentional goals that include promoting
child development, teaching and learning and
A. academic discipline.
B. building family and community relationships.
C. establishing yourself as an authoritarian figure.
D. participating in reflective practice.
Answer: B
Course Goal: 1
Topic: Six Standards of Professionalism
Bloom's: Comprehension
2. What is the most important reason for identifying a philosophy of education?
A. It advances physical and intellectual competence among students.
B. It promotes positive and productive relationships among families and communities.
C. It serves to guide and directs daily teaching and classroom practices with children.
D. It provides a statement about a teacher’s commitment to the school.
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Answer: C
Course Goal: 1
Topic: Six Standards of Professionalism
Bloom's: Apply
3. Mary invites a colleague to observe and provide feedback on her kindergarten classroom. The colleague
videotapes and reviews Mary’s teaching to improve instruction. They are being _____ practitioners.
A. reflective
B. anti-biased
C. respectful
D. inclusive
Answer: A
Course Goal: 2
Topic: Pathways to Professional Development
Bloom's: Comprehension
4. Professional dispositions are important for professional practice. The most important disposition is
__________
A. equity.
B. caring.
C. excellence.
D. lifelong learning
Answer: B
Course Goal: 2
Topic: Professional Dispositions
Bloom's: Knowledge
5. At the preschool Open House a parent asks Mrs. Hernandez to explain DAP and what it looks like in the
classroom. Mrs. Hernandez states that in DAP teachers
A. facilitate play experiences that match the developmental level of their play.
B. complete worksheets to assess learning
C. teach math facts through memorization
D. instruct students in reading groups by ability.
Answer: A
Course Goal: 2
Topic: Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Bloom's: Apply
6. Mrs. Checketts is concerned about the lack of technology available in her 2nd grade classroom. She
writes a letter to her state legislator asking for support of the technology bill being considered. Her
actions are an example of _________
A. reflective practice.
B. collaborative practice
C. advocacy.
D. citizenship.
Answer: C
Course Goal: 1
Topic: New Roles for Early Childhood Professionals
Bloom's: Comprehension
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7. Mrs. Mitchell uses a visual schedule in her first grade classroom to promote independence throughout
the school day. This practice is an example of a strategy used in a(an)________classroom.
A. safe
B. inclusive
C. reflective
D. equitable
Answer: B
Course Goal: 2
Topic: Teaching in the Inclusive Classroom
Bloom's: Comprehension
8. A local school district provides free breakfast for all children. This practice is an example of how
educators support _________
A. the whole child.
B. parents and families.
C. local businesses.
D. federal education programs
Answer: A
Course Goal: 4
Topic: Head Start Programs
Bloom's: Knowledge
9. Miss Kehinde, a kindergarten teacher, attends conferences, reads professional journals and is starting an
advanced degree in early childhood education. Her actions are an example of a teacher who is a(an)
_________
A. collaborator.
B. instructional leader.
C. curriculum planner.
D. ongoing learner.
Answer: D
Course Goal: 1
Topic: Activities for Professional Development
Bloom's: Comprehension
10. Mr. Petrov provided appropriate strategies to support the infusion of cultural awareness and diversity
into his 3rd grade classroom by
a. correcting all non-standard English responses to catch problems early.
b. incorporating stereotypical “boy” or “girl” stories.
c. including multicultural literature that embraces children’s similarities.
d. using names from many countries in test questions.
Answer: C
Course Goal: 2
Topic: Multicultural Infusion
Bloom's: Application
11. Children in Mr. Martin’s 4th grade class are very supportive of Howard, who has Down’s Syndrome, and
help him with his work and to feel a part of the class. This is an example of ______________.
A. infusion.
B. differentiation.
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C. plasticity.
D. inclusion.
Answer: D
Course Goal: 2
Topic: Teaching in Inclusive Classroom
Bloom's: Comprehension
12. The city library offered classes for parents, grandparents, and others with child development
information, parenting skills, and learning activities to improve the
________ for their 3- to 5-year old children.
A. puppet making
B. lives of the adults
C. work of the parents
D. school readiness
Answer: D
Course Goal: 2
Topic: School Readiness
Bloom's: Application
13. Parker likes to play with his mother’s phone on video games. One day a friend texted him on the phone
and said that he was a “sissy” with all of his sisters and didn’t know what a real boy would do. This is an
example of
A. cyber bullying.
B. nonsense.
C. boys being boys.
D. just a prank.
Answer: A
Course Goal: 2
Topic: Bullying
Bloom's: Application
14. When Ms. Martino pairs up English Language Learners with children in the 2nd grade classroom to work
on the science project she is using the instructional strategy of __________.
A. inclusion
B. initiation
C. differentiation
D. cooperative learning.
Answer: D
Course Goal: 4
Topic: Program Models
Bloom's: Application
15. Social and political trends are always present in education. Laws enacted by Congress mandate
requirements for schools and influence practice in the classroom. The practice of inclusion classrooms
and universal design are influenced by ___________.
A. No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
B. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
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