EC 305 Final Exam | Questions with Verified Answers

EC 305 Final Exam | Questions with Verified Answers This teacher statement is most aligned with developmentally appropriate practice. "I believe that it is important to have a variety of materials at different levels in my classroom to meet the needs of all the children". The most effective approach in designing an environment for the four-year-old children in your program Observe the children in your classroom to understand their interests and developmental levels, and then use this information to design and environment. This is a true statement about children's learning during the early years. The early years lay the foundation for future learning. This activity closely fits with the definition of play described in the textbook. Several children are in the dramatic play area pretending they are in a restaurant. One child is the waiter, another is the cook, and three children are customers. This is a true statement about play Children have fewer opportunities to play than they did 20 years ago. An example of emotionally responsive care A baby begins to cry. The adult responds saying, "I wonder if you're hungry?" This is false regarding children in supportive environments. The have increased negative behaviors. This statement is true regarding children living in poverty. You are more likely to be a child living in poverty if you are black or Native American. This statement is true regarding stress in young children Unresponsive care can cause stress altering brain development and the biochemistry of the brain in young children. This statement most accurately reflects what we know about young children's friendships. The quality of children's early friendships predict their later success. This statement made by a teacher discussing transitions reflects the philosophy found in the textbook. "I don't want to waste children's time, so I plan activities anytime we are required to wait". Schedules should contain both child initiated and teacher directed activities. What is most likely a child initiated activity? A child playing in the block center during center time. Amy is releasing the four-year-old children from a circle time activity. There are 15 children in the circle. Which would be the most effective transition? Amy releases children from the circle based upon the type of shoes they are wearing and they then go immediately to the next activity. This is a true statement about sharing routines with families of infants. Families and centers should collaborate on routines, especially for very young children. Sabrina, a teacher of preschool children, is trying to determine whether it is more effective to have a large block of time for play (an hour) or to divide this time into 20 minute segments three times during the morning. If Sabrina were to choose the 20 minute segments.... There would be less in-depth play opportunities. Belinda teaches toddlers. She visits with several different teachers about curriculum for this age group. What answer would be most consistent with what the book promotes? "I base my curriculum on long term outcomes. However, I determine the topics of study based on the children's interests." An advantage of standards is that they can do what? Provide consistency across programs. According to the textbook, what would be the best definition of Curriculum? Curriculum us an instrument that allows children to show their learning over time. Tanetha is examining a formal in-depth instrument for curriculum development that she might use with her preschool program. What would be the best instrument? An instrument that allows children to show their learning over time. Shauna is looking for an assessment that will be easy and quick to administer and will allow her to observe a consistent set of indicators. What assessment might be an appropriate choice for her to use? Checklist What is the most effective way to divide a preschool classroom? Divide the room into different centers using low shelves. What could contribute to spreading infection at diaper changing stations? Using a strap on the diaper changing table. What statement most accurately reflects school-age learning centers Learning centers continue to be a valuable method of learning for first to third grade children. This statement reflects the philosophy found in the textbook regarding the maintenance of learning centers. "I observe the children and make changes to the environment based on the needs, interests, and our curriculum goals What would be an important consideration in designing a classroom for toddlers ages 18-36 months? Including platforms up to 3 feet off the floor to practice climbing and gross motor skills. According to research results, what statement about ceiling height is true? More cooperative play is found when the ceilings are lower. What color choices would be most appropriate for painting the walls and shelves in a preschool classroom? Neutral colors such as whites and tans This statement about natural light is true. Having windows can help to establish a "sense of place" The teachers at ABC Academy are discussing what solutions to take about the serious ant problem. Which teacher's solution is most compatible with Integrated Pest Management (IPM)? Suzanne says, "Let's see of we can see where they are entering. Maybe we can block where they are coming in." This is an accurate statement about improving air quality It is important to ventilate buildings by opening windows or having a ventilation system. Children who are effective in joining play use what play-entry strategies? They begin by observing other children and ask them: "Can I play?" This would be an appropriate expectation of what to expect in toddler play The children will engage in reciprocal imitation To design an effective dramatic play center, which criteria would you follow? Provide some loose parts so that children can create what they need Vanessa is describing why dramatic play is important for literacy development. The following statement is inaccurate Literacy development is linked to socio-dramatic play, but not to other play stages. At what age do most children begin to first demonstrate symbolic representation in play? 2-years-old To enhance a preschool child's ability to cut, you would want to provide all of the following Scissors with small holes that ae just the right size for the thumb and finger; Card stock weighted paper; Left and right handed scissors This statement accurately reflects what we know about children's fine motor development Children who have fine motor difficulties need to have early intervention to prevent problems with school tasks. Material that might be used to develop the pincer grip Eye droppers for a color mixing activity You have just been notified that a child is joining your class who has sensory integration dysfunction. What might be helpful for the child? Both children who are under and overly sensitive might be assisted by using the sensory center. What materials would be appropriate for infants and toddlers to develop fine motor skills? Small boxes to open and close The following criteria describes appropriate software for childhood The software program scaffolds children's learning by increasing by increasing the challenge According to the textbook, this is a true statement in regard to technology use by young children. Computers are a tool that can be appropriately and inappropriately used. This is true regarding the use of the computer for children with special needs Technology can be a compensatory tool for children with disabilities What approach does the book promote for using computers in an early childhood setting? It is best to use computers throughout the classroom, placing them in different learning centers This is a true statement about using computers with young children Computers often increase socialization among children Bonita, a preschool teacher, is interested in enhancing children's learning in the block center. What activity has the greatest potential to enhance children's learning? A field trip to a lumber yard to gather wood scraps and props for the block center Amy, a student teacher, is sitting with a small group of children in the block area. What is the most appropriate role for Amy? Amy should discuss block building structures with children using mathematical vocabulary. This statement is true regarding the history of block building Caroline Pratt developed the unit block to be mathematical The children in your toddler classroom are making rows of towers. What would be the most appropriate choice of materials to add to the block center for this stage of block building? Toy cars This statement is true regarding block building and math skills Children who are better block builders as preschooler, have higher math skills as middle and high school students According to research, the following approach is most likely to lead to successful reading in the elementary classroom Children choose their own texts to read Santiago, a four-year-old, recently moved to the United States and rarely speaks at school. He and his family speak Spanish at home and his family is eager for him to learn English. What would be an effective approach? Use both Spanish and English when communicating with Santiago Betsy writes "I lv jim". Betsy is exhibiting which writing stage? Invented writing What material could you add to the literacy center to increase phonetic awareness? Small objects to sort by the beginning sound A well-stocked reading area with quality books should contain 5-8 books per child in the classroom Nate wants to encourage more outdoor science, but all the children want to do is climb on the climber. What would be least effective in accomplishing this goal? Requiring each child to find one nature item before they can play on the climber Formal science talk should Consist of experiments that are demonstrated by the teacher This is true regarding the early childhood teacher's science background