Early Childhood Development Questions
An integrated curriculum - correct answer-involves learning goals across multiple content
areas.
An effective curriculum to develop creativity in young children should emphasize - correct
answer-providing appropriate materials, experiences, and relationships to support creative
development.
A strong emphasis is placed on ________ in the curriculum for the primary grades. - correct
answer-learning to read
Assessment should be linked to the achievement of standards and - correct answer-should
regularly inform teachers about student progress.
A differentiated classroom refers to one in which - correct answer-a range of spaces
accommodates independent, small-group, and large-group work.
Among risk factors posing educational challenges to families, which of the following poses
the greatest risk? - correct answer-poverty
A Professional in ECE will reflect - correct answer-a code of ethics that respects all children.
An early childhood teacher who acknowledges individual differences - correct answer-sets
expectations based upon each child's developmental level.
Advocating for young children and their families requires teachers to - correct
answer-publicly support a policy or cause they believe to be right.
A typical preschooler has a vocabulary of about ________ words. - correct answer-1,000
A teacher interested in implementing developmentally appropriate practice should identify -
correct answer-different learning goals for each child reflecting individual abilities.
Ava has just learned to tell her teacher how many markers are in the set by counting each
one and saying the last number as the answer to "How many?" Ava is most likely ________
year(s) old. - correct answer-four
A teacher using the Reggio Emilia Approach will focus on _________ based on the child's
interests. - correct answer-an emergent curriculum
A ________ is an early childhood professional who works with new teachers to improve their
skills or to help teachers with children who have particular learning challenges. - correct
answer-mentor teacher
A child who says, "I broomed the floor," is - correct answer-overgeneralizing a language rule.
, Child care centers and family child care homes provide care and education - correct
answer-for children of varying ages.
Culturally competent professionals - correct answer-understand the importance of forming
partnerships that span cultural and linguistic diversity.
Early childhood education professionals teach children from - correct answer-birth to age 8.
Children typically speak their first words between ________ months of age. - correct
answer-12 and 18
Culture - correct answer-dramatically affects development.
Differentiated instruction is designed to educate children through ________ techniques in
order to ensure every student is being reached. - correct answer-multiple
Early childhood professionals who want the opportunity to teach in various contexts such as
public, private, or faith-based schools or parent cooperatives should become ________
teachers. - correct answer-preschool
Effective curriculums are comprehensive, research-based, and - correct answer-influenced
by standards.
Effective playground supervision includes all of the following except - correct
answer-providing just enough attention so that children are aware the teacher is watching.
Early childhood professionals who want to teach according to Gardner's theory of multiple
intelligences should - correct answer-plan a variety of activities that involve different
intelligences.
Early childhood education professionals contribute by - correct answer-conducting their own
research collaborating with parents.
Examples of integrated curriculums are: - correct answer-emergent, thematic units, and
projects.
Friedrich Froebel is known as the - correct answer-father of the kindergarten.
Hopping and skipping are examples of the fundamental phase of motor development, which
typically occurs during the ________ years. - correct answer-preschool
In order to work effectively with families, teachers should build relationships by - correct
answer-conveying an attitude of trust, respect, and acceptance.
In order to encourage ________ development, a preschool teacher might set up an obstacle
course during free play time. - correct answer-gross motor
An integrated curriculum - correct answer-involves learning goals across multiple content
areas.
An effective curriculum to develop creativity in young children should emphasize - correct
answer-providing appropriate materials, experiences, and relationships to support creative
development.
A strong emphasis is placed on ________ in the curriculum for the primary grades. - correct
answer-learning to read
Assessment should be linked to the achievement of standards and - correct answer-should
regularly inform teachers about student progress.
A differentiated classroom refers to one in which - correct answer-a range of spaces
accommodates independent, small-group, and large-group work.
Among risk factors posing educational challenges to families, which of the following poses
the greatest risk? - correct answer-poverty
A Professional in ECE will reflect - correct answer-a code of ethics that respects all children.
An early childhood teacher who acknowledges individual differences - correct answer-sets
expectations based upon each child's developmental level.
Advocating for young children and their families requires teachers to - correct
answer-publicly support a policy or cause they believe to be right.
A typical preschooler has a vocabulary of about ________ words. - correct answer-1,000
A teacher interested in implementing developmentally appropriate practice should identify -
correct answer-different learning goals for each child reflecting individual abilities.
Ava has just learned to tell her teacher how many markers are in the set by counting each
one and saying the last number as the answer to "How many?" Ava is most likely ________
year(s) old. - correct answer-four
A teacher using the Reggio Emilia Approach will focus on _________ based on the child's
interests. - correct answer-an emergent curriculum
A ________ is an early childhood professional who works with new teachers to improve their
skills or to help teachers with children who have particular learning challenges. - correct
answer-mentor teacher
A child who says, "I broomed the floor," is - correct answer-overgeneralizing a language rule.
, Child care centers and family child care homes provide care and education - correct
answer-for children of varying ages.
Culturally competent professionals - correct answer-understand the importance of forming
partnerships that span cultural and linguistic diversity.
Early childhood education professionals teach children from - correct answer-birth to age 8.
Children typically speak their first words between ________ months of age. - correct
answer-12 and 18
Culture - correct answer-dramatically affects development.
Differentiated instruction is designed to educate children through ________ techniques in
order to ensure every student is being reached. - correct answer-multiple
Early childhood professionals who want the opportunity to teach in various contexts such as
public, private, or faith-based schools or parent cooperatives should become ________
teachers. - correct answer-preschool
Effective curriculums are comprehensive, research-based, and - correct answer-influenced
by standards.
Effective playground supervision includes all of the following except - correct
answer-providing just enough attention so that children are aware the teacher is watching.
Early childhood professionals who want to teach according to Gardner's theory of multiple
intelligences should - correct answer-plan a variety of activities that involve different
intelligences.
Early childhood education professionals contribute by - correct answer-conducting their own
research collaborating with parents.
Examples of integrated curriculums are: - correct answer-emergent, thematic units, and
projects.
Friedrich Froebel is known as the - correct answer-father of the kindergarten.
Hopping and skipping are examples of the fundamental phase of motor development, which
typically occurs during the ________ years. - correct answer-preschool
In order to work effectively with families, teachers should build relationships by - correct
answer-conveying an attitude of trust, respect, and acceptance.
In order to encourage ________ development, a preschool teacher might set up an obstacle
course during free play time. - correct answer-gross motor
