Chapter 4 TECA 1311 quiz
Learning about the theories and ideas of great educators who have influenced the field of
early childhood education helps us realise that today's ideas are built on those of the past.
Which of the following is NOT a reason it is important to know about the great educators of
the past?
-Good ideas and practices persist over time and tend to be recycled through educational
thought and practices.
-Ideas expressed by early educators will help today's professionals better understand how to
implement current teaching strategies.
-The past tells us what to do in the future; what has worked for one population works the
same for another which helps us keep things historically even.
-Studying the beliefs of the great educators helps parents, and early childhood educators,
clarify what to do, and gives insight into
behavior and practice.
The past tells us what to do in the future; what has worked for one population works the
same for another which helps us keep things historically even.
One theory you read about in this chapter is based on the belief that children are born into
the world as blank tablets and their experiences determine what they learn and eventually
what they become in life. Which of the following early educators is given credit for this view
of children?
-John Locke
-Jean-Jacques Rousseau
-John Amos Comenius
-Martin Luther
John Locke
Brainpower
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Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi purchased a farm and started a school called Neuhof. It is here
that he developed the idea of object lessons using manipulatives-counting, measuring,
feeling, and touching to teach children concepts. Pestalozzi believed that the best teachers
were those who do
which of the following?
-allow children to grow freely like flowers
-focus on the creative process
-include all children
-teach children, not subjects
teach children, not subjects
, John reflects on the following question as he interacts with his students throughout the day,
"Am I teaching and supporting each child in his/her growth and development across all
domains? "Which of the following
terms best describes John's approach to education?
-21st Century
-inclusionary
-anti-bias
-child-centered
21st Century
Jana understands the fact that children learn through experience and
play. She works in a school where the principal is an instructional leader and each teacher is
required to be an intentional teacher. Being an intentional teacher means that Jana does
which of the following?
-guides, directs, and prepares the learning environment.
-uses a standardized curriculum so that all children learn.
-intentionally plans for standardized testing to mark academic progress. --structures the play
so that children understand the learning objective.
uses a standardized curriculum so that all children learn.
Tom and Sue have a child, Ken, identified with Down's syndrome. The teacher in Ken's
classroom believes in inclusion and has asked them to come to a family night meeting to
discuss their story of what life has been like for Ken. In doing this, the teacher is hoping that
the other parents will respond in all of the following ways EXCEPT:
-By seeing Ken as a challenge to the mainstream classroom.
-By empathizing with this family and considering inclusion a positive experience
-By getting involved in the classroom and supporting the inclusion process
-By identifying with kin as a child, and with his parents as advocates
By seeing Ken as a challenge to the mainstream classroom.
Which of the following best describes differentiated instruction?
-Instructing special needs students through the use of a variety of standardized test
samples, in order to prepare them for district and state examinations.
-Providing different curricula for English Language Learners and students with special
needs.
-Adapting instruction to meet the needs of each student as opposed to expecting students to
adapt to your instruction.
-Providing opportunities for students with special needs to be included in your classroom by
arranging the desks into four-desk clusters.
Adapting instruction to meet the needs of each student as opposed to expecting students to
adapt to your instruction.
Parents have broad authority and jurisdiction over their children with a right to them and their
labors
Learning about the theories and ideas of great educators who have influenced the field of
early childhood education helps us realise that today's ideas are built on those of the past.
Which of the following is NOT a reason it is important to know about the great educators of
the past?
-Good ideas and practices persist over time and tend to be recycled through educational
thought and practices.
-Ideas expressed by early educators will help today's professionals better understand how to
implement current teaching strategies.
-The past tells us what to do in the future; what has worked for one population works the
same for another which helps us keep things historically even.
-Studying the beliefs of the great educators helps parents, and early childhood educators,
clarify what to do, and gives insight into
behavior and practice.
The past tells us what to do in the future; what has worked for one population works the
same for another which helps us keep things historically even.
One theory you read about in this chapter is based on the belief that children are born into
the world as blank tablets and their experiences determine what they learn and eventually
what they become in life. Which of the following early educators is given credit for this view
of children?
-John Locke
-Jean-Jacques Rousseau
-John Amos Comenius
-Martin Luther
John Locke
Brainpower
Read More
Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi purchased a farm and started a school called Neuhof. It is here
that he developed the idea of object lessons using manipulatives-counting, measuring,
feeling, and touching to teach children concepts. Pestalozzi believed that the best teachers
were those who do
which of the following?
-allow children to grow freely like flowers
-focus on the creative process
-include all children
-teach children, not subjects
teach children, not subjects
, John reflects on the following question as he interacts with his students throughout the day,
"Am I teaching and supporting each child in his/her growth and development across all
domains? "Which of the following
terms best describes John's approach to education?
-21st Century
-inclusionary
-anti-bias
-child-centered
21st Century
Jana understands the fact that children learn through experience and
play. She works in a school where the principal is an instructional leader and each teacher is
required to be an intentional teacher. Being an intentional teacher means that Jana does
which of the following?
-guides, directs, and prepares the learning environment.
-uses a standardized curriculum so that all children learn.
-intentionally plans for standardized testing to mark academic progress. --structures the play
so that children understand the learning objective.
uses a standardized curriculum so that all children learn.
Tom and Sue have a child, Ken, identified with Down's syndrome. The teacher in Ken's
classroom believes in inclusion and has asked them to come to a family night meeting to
discuss their story of what life has been like for Ken. In doing this, the teacher is hoping that
the other parents will respond in all of the following ways EXCEPT:
-By seeing Ken as a challenge to the mainstream classroom.
-By empathizing with this family and considering inclusion a positive experience
-By getting involved in the classroom and supporting the inclusion process
-By identifying with kin as a child, and with his parents as advocates
By seeing Ken as a challenge to the mainstream classroom.
Which of the following best describes differentiated instruction?
-Instructing special needs students through the use of a variety of standardized test
samples, in order to prepare them for district and state examinations.
-Providing different curricula for English Language Learners and students with special
needs.
-Adapting instruction to meet the needs of each student as opposed to expecting students to
adapt to your instruction.
-Providing opportunities for students with special needs to be included in your classroom by
arranging the desks into four-desk clusters.
Adapting instruction to meet the needs of each student as opposed to expecting students to
adapt to your instruction.
Parents have broad authority and jurisdiction over their children with a right to them and their
labors
