SUBJECT I INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
SCHOOL I Early Childhood Education
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. Fill up the attached front cover of Answer Sheet. State the number(s) of
answered question(s) in the table.
2. This question paper consists of THREE (3) sections: Section A, Section B and
Section C and carries 40% of your overall grade.
3. Answer ALL questions in ALL SECTIONS.
4. Answers to each question must be written in the Answer Sheets given.
5. Do not bring any material into the examination room unless permission is given
by the invigilator.
6. Please check to make sure that this examination pack consists of the:
i) Question Paper
ii) Answer Sheets
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO
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SECTION A: (30 MARKS)
Answer ALL questions.
1. National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) have their
standards of professionalism which is
i. Becoming a professional
ii. Promoting human development and learning
iii. Building family and community relationship
iv. Using content knowledge to build meaningful curriculum
A. i, ii, and iii only.
B. i, ii, and iv only.
C. i, iii, and iv only.
D. i, ii, iii, and iv only.
2. ‘Understand the importance of developmental domains and academic
disciplines in an early childhood curriculum’
Which of the followings best describe the standards of professionalism by
NAEYC?
A. Becoming a professional
B. Building family and community relationship
C. Using content knowledge to build meaningful curriculum
D. Using developmentally effective approaches to connect with children
and families
3. The greatest sign of success for an early childhood teacher is to be able to say
“Children’s natures unfold as a result of maturation according to an innate
timetable.” This quotation refers to ………………………. .
A. John Locke
B. John Comenius
C. Johann Pestalozzi
D. Jean-Jacques Rousseau
4. What is the meaning of “Tabula Rasa”?
A. Blank.
B. Blank slate.
C. Blank mind.
D. Blank knowledge.
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