Question 1

John Dewey advanced the ideas and ideals of _________________________ education.

Accepted Answer

Experiential education

Question 2

Which idea represents the work of John Dewey?

Accepted Answer

A) He advanced ideals of experiential education in the 20th century. 
B) He contributed to the philosophy of the Enlightenment in the 18th century. 
C) He was a student of Jean Piaget's in Geneva,Switzerland. 
D) He helped to develop the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales. 
A) He advanced ideals of experiential education in the 20th century. 
B) He contributed to the philosophy of the Enlightenment in the 18th century. 
C) He was a student of Jean Piaget's in Geneva,Switzerland. 
D) He helped to develop the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales. A

Question 3

Katz and Chard 2000)are important researchers in the field of early childhood education.Their most notable contributions can be defined as which of the following ideas?

Accepted Answer

A) They developed a model of cognitive development based upon behaviorist principles. 
B) They advanced the idea of project-based learning where inquiry in child-centered and question-focused. 
C) They supported a textbook and worksheet approach and model of curriculum development. 
D) They were pioneers in the development of the theory of play. 
A) They developed a model of cognitive development based upon behaviorist principles. 
B) They advanced the idea of project-based learning where inquiry in child-centered and question-focused. 
C) They supported a textbook and worksheet approach and model of curriculum development. 
D) They were pioneers in the development of the theory of play. B

Question 4

Which statement is true about Jean Piaget?

Accepted Answer

A) He was a strong proponent of IQ testing. 
B) He was a leading behaviorist in the early 20th century. 
C) He was an influential leader in cognitive science. 
D) He advanced the notion that babies are born as "blank slates". 
A) He was a strong proponent of IQ testing. 
B) He was a leading behaviorist in the early 20th century. 
C) He was an influential leader in cognitive science. 
D) He advanced the notion that babies are born as "blank slates".

Question 5

Jean-Jacques Rousseau was part of the intellectual movement called _______________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jean-Jacques Rousseau was part of the intellectual...

Question 6

Classroom culture is important in education.Which statement best captures the meaning of classroom culture?

Accepted Answer

A) It refers to the ethnic backgrounds of the children and teacher in the classroom. 
B) It means the daily classroom routines involving social and academic practices. 
C) It is primarily the Social Studies course of study involving global education. 
D) It means expanding children's perspectives about cultural similarities. 
A) It refers to the ethnic backgrounds of the children and teacher in the classroom. 
B) It means the daily classroom routines involving social and academic practices. 
C) It is primarily the Social Studies course of study involving global education. 
D) It means expanding children's perspectives about cultural similarities.

Question 7

A teacher is the ultimate source of knowledge in the classroom.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When children explore a set of seashells,which of the following statements is an inference?

Accepted Answer

A) I see many shapes. 
B) I feel many textures. 
C) Some shells smell fishy. 
D) Sea shells had real animals living in them. 
A) I see many shapes. 
B) I feel many textures. 
C) Some shells smell fishy. 
D) Sea shells had real animals living in them.

Question 9

Documenting children's work is important.From this list,which rationale for documenting children's work is most important?

Accepted Answer

A) It is best done through photography. 
B) It should only be done for evaluation/grading purposes. 
C) It is a way to capture the history and development of children's thinking. 
D) It is primarily used for an administrator's evaluation of a teacher's performance. 
A) It is best done through photography. 
B) It should only be done for evaluation/grading purposes. 
C) It is a way to capture the history and development of children's thinking. 
D) It is primarily used for an administrator's evaluation of a teacher's performance.

Question 10

Rousseau's philosophy embraced naturalistic,experiential learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Children are capable of designing curriculum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

__________________________ was a most influential leader in cognitive science.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________________________ was a most influential leader in...

Question 13

When children explore whole pumpkins on a table,which of the following statements is an observation?

Accepted Answer

A) They have seeds in them. 
B) We make pies with them. 
C) They are orange. 
D) They are squishy inside. 
A) They have seeds in them. 
B) We make pies with them. 
C) They are orange. 
D) They are squishy inside.

Question 14

The term used in this textbook by the authors for the conjectures that children make about what they observe and think is __________________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term used in this textbook by...

Question 15

Newmann and Wehlage 1993)provide important information to early childhood professionals.Which statement best defines their work?

Accepted Answer

A) They examined infant development related to language acquisition. 
B) They examined five standards of authentic learning. 
C) They developed an evaluation rubric to evaluate the development of perception in infants. 
D) They developed a model of problem solving. 
A) They examined infant development related to language acquisition. 
B) They examined five standards of authentic learning. 
C) They developed an evaluation rubric to evaluate the development of perception in infants. 
D) They developed a model of problem solving.

Question 16

Which is true about Jean-Jacques Rousseau?

Accepted Answer

A) He was a psychology student of psychologist Jean Piaget. 
B) He was an 18th century philosopher of the Enlightenment. 
C) He is the father of constructivism. 
D) He is a 20th century psychologist/educator of experiential education. 
A) He was a psychology student of psychologist Jean Piaget. 
B) He was an 18th century philosopher of the Enlightenment. 
C) He is the father of constructivism. 
D) He is a 20th century psychologist/educator of experiential education.

Question 17

Two educators who have provided contemporary support for the "project approach" are ________________________and _____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Two educators who have provided contemporary support...

Question 18

Harlan and Rivkin 2004)delineate roles teachers have as they allow children to construct curriculum and pose interesting questions to investigate.Which of the following roles is NOT one of Harlan and Rivkin's role?

Accepted Answer

A) The teacher is a facilitator of children's learning. 
B) The teacher is an evaluator of student work. 
C) The teacher is a catalyst for having children engage in learning. 
D) The teacher is a consultant to his/her students. 
A) The teacher is a facilitator of children's learning. 
B) The teacher is an evaluator of student work. 
C) The teacher is a catalyst for having children engage in learning. 
D) The teacher is a consultant to his/her students.

Question 19

Current early childhood philosophy supports teacher-lead learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An important role for a teacher is that of facilitator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

John Dewey advanced the ideas and ideals of _________________________ education.

Which idea represents the work of John Dewey?

Katz and Chard 2000)are important researchers in the field of early childhood education.Their most notable contributions can be defined as which of the following ideas?

Which statement is true about Jean Piaget?

Jean-Jacques Rousseau was part of the intellectual movement called _______________________.

Classroom culture is important in education.Which statement best captures the meaning of classroom culture?

A teacher is the ultimate source of knowledge in the classroom.

When children explore a set of seashells,which of the following statements is an inference?

Documenting children's work is important.From this list,which rationale for documenting children's work is most important?

Rousseau's philosophy embraced naturalistic,experiential learning.

Children are capable of designing curriculum.

__________________________ was a most influential leader in cognitive science.

When children explore whole pumpkins on a table,which of the following statements is an observation?

The term used in this textbook by the authors for the conjectures that children make about what they observe and think is __________________________________.

Newmann and Wehlage 1993)provide important information to early childhood professionals.Which statement best defines their work?

Which is true about Jean-Jacques Rousseau?

Two educators who have provided contemporary support for the "project approach" are ____and _.

Harlan and Rivkin 2004)delineate roles teachers have as they allow children to construct curriculum and pose interesting questions to investigate.Which of the following roles is NOT one of Harlan and Rivkin's role?

Current early childhood philosophy supports teacher-lead learning.

An important role for a teacher is that of facilitator.

A Childs World How Young Children Learn

The Process of Problem Solving for Children

Measurement a Way to Capture Observations in Mathematics and Science

Organizing Data in Science and Mathematics

Criteria for Developing Concept Explorations

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Exam 2: Nurturing Child Development Environments That Promote Learning

John Dewey advanced the ideas and ideals of _________________________ education.

Which idea represents the work of John Dewey?

Katz and Chard 2000)are important researchers in the field of early childhood education.Their most notable contributions can be defined as which of the following ideas?

Which statement is true about Jean Piaget?

Jean-Jacques Rousseau was part of the intellectual movement called _______________________.

Classroom culture is important in education.Which statement best captures the meaning of classroom culture?

A teacher is the ultimate source of knowledge in the classroom.

When children explore a set of seashells,which of the following statements is an inference?

Documenting children's work is important.From this list,which rationale for documenting children's work is most important?

Rousseau's philosophy embraced naturalistic,experiential learning.

Children are capable of designing curriculum.

__________________________ was a most influential leader in cognitive science.

When children explore whole pumpkins on a table,which of the following statements is an observation?

The term used in this textbook by the authors for the conjectures that children make about what they observe and think is __________________________________.

Newmann and Wehlage 1993)provide important information to early childhood professionals.Which statement best defines their work?

Which is true about Jean-Jacques Rousseau?

Two educators who have provided contemporary support for the "project approach" are ________________________and _____________________.

Harlan and Rivkin 2004)delineate roles teachers have as they allow children to construct curriculum and pose interesting questions to investigate.Which of the following roles is NOT one of Harlan and Rivkin's role?

Current early childhood philosophy supports teacher-lead learning.

An important role for a teacher is that of facilitator.

A Childs World How Young Children Learn

The Process of Problem Solving for Children

Measurement a Way to Capture Observations in Mathematics and Science

Organizing Data in Science and Mathematics

Criteria for Developing Concept Explorations

Filters

Two educators who have provided contemporary support for the "project approach" are ____and _.