Question 1

Curriculum is planned by

Accepted Answer

A)  curriculum resource guides created by specialists. 
B)  a cycle of observation, assessment, and matching materials and experiences to children's needs and interests. 
C)  establishing themes for the year in September. 
D)  knowledge of what will be on tests. 
A)  curriculum resource guides created by specialists. 
B)  a cycle of observation, assessment, and matching materials and experiences to children's needs and interests. 
C)  establishing themes for the year in September. 
D)  knowledge of what will be on tests. B

Question 2

Find the LEAST suitable response: Teachers can change the planning process by

Accepted Answer

A)  finding themes from children's lives. 
B)  using a pre-planned schedule for the year. 
C)  observing how children use materials. 
D)  listening to children; to learn their questions and interests. 
A)  finding themes from children's lives. 
B)  using a pre-planned schedule for the year. 
C)  observing how children use materials. 
D)  listening to children; to learn their questions and interests. B

Question 3

There is no place for family input in developmentally appropriate planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT correct? Integrated curriculum

Accepted Answer

A)  allows children to repeat activities. 
B)  does not isolate curriculum into subject areas. 
C)  allows children to learn concepts through meaningful activities. 
D)  provides for development of the whole child. 
A)  allows children to repeat activities. 
B)  does not isolate curriculum into subject areas. 
C)  allows children to learn concepts through meaningful activities. 
D)  provides for development of the whole child.

Question 5

In addition to observations, teachers may

Accepted Answer

A)  use portfolios. 
B)  collect work samples. 
C)  Neither of the above. 
D)  Both of the above. 
A)  use portfolios. 
B)  collect work samples. 
C)  Neither of the above. 
D)  Both of the above.

Question 6

Goals for children may come from

Accepted Answer

A)  state early learning standards. 
B)  developmental milestones. 
C)  community expectations. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  state early learning standards. 
B)  developmental milestones. 
C)  community expectations. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 7

Name a disadvantage of theme planning.

Accepted Answer

It may not be respon

Question 8

Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of traditional theme planning.

Accepted Answer

Traditional theme planning has both adva

Question 9

Discuss how teachers may plan for emergent curriculum while trying to meet the goals of the early learning standards. Be specific in describing the methods used.

Accepted Answer

Teachers can plan for emergent curriculu

Question 10

Emergent curriculum responds to children's interests and questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What does the cycle of planning include?

Accepted Answer

Observation, assessment in relation to g

Question 12

One characteristic of good observation is ____.

Accepted Answer

Objective descriptio

Question 13

State early learning standards provide a framework for teachers to set individual goals for children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Identify the WORST completion: Effective curriculum

Accepted Answer

A)  leads to high test scores. 
B)  builds on prior learning and experiences. 
C)  is comprehensive, considering all domains. 
D)  involves children in active learning. 
A)  leads to high test scores. 
B)  builds on prior learning and experiences. 
C)  is comprehensive, considering all domains. 
D)  involves children in active learning.

Question 15

Individualized curriculum does not help all children meet the state standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Discuss fully the cycle of observation, noting how each component supports all others.

Accepted Answer

The cycle of observation is a crucial as

Question 17

Identify the BEST completion: Effective curriculum is

Accepted Answer

A)  planned around clearly defined goals. 
B)  teacher-proof. 
C)  chosen by administrators. 
D)  chosen by parents. 
A)  planned around clearly defined goals. 
B)  teacher-proof. 
C)  chosen by administrators. 
D)  chosen by parents.

Question 18

Choose the BEST response: Theme planning

Accepted Answer

A)  has both advantages and disadvantages. 
B)  leads to repetition and boredom. 
C)  is rarely used in preschool classrooms. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  has both advantages and disadvantages. 
B)  leads to repetition and boredom. 
C)  is rarely used in preschool classrooms. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 19

Flexible curriculum plans mean that the teacher is usually unprepared.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Backtracking allows teachers to

Accepted Answer

A)  analyze play activities to see how the standards have been met. 
B)  reflect on activities at the end of the day. 
C)  reframe lesson plans after observing activities. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  analyze play activities to see how the standards have been met. 
B)  reflect on activities at the end of the day. 
C)  reframe lesson plans after observing activities. 
D)  All of the above.

Curriculum is planned by

Find the LEAST suitable response: Teachers can change the planning process by

There is no place for family input in developmentally appropriate planning.

Which of the following is NOT correct? Integrated curriculum

In addition to observations, teachers may

Goals for children may come from

Name a disadvantage of theme planning.

Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of traditional theme planning.

Discuss how teachers may plan for emergent curriculum while trying to meet the goals of the early learning standards. Be specific in describing the methods used.

Emergent curriculum responds to children's interests and questions.

What does the cycle of planning include?

One characteristic of good observation is ____.

State early learning standards provide a framework for teachers to set individual goals for children.

Identify the WORST completion: Effective curriculum

Individualized curriculum does not help all children meet the state standards.

Discuss fully the cycle of observation, noting how each component supports all others.

Identify the BEST completion: Effective curriculum is

Choose the BEST response: Theme planning

Flexible curriculum plans mean that the teacher is usually unprepared.

Backtracking allows teachers to

Defining Developmentally Appropriate Practice

Understanding Play: Its Importance in Developmentally Appropriate Practice

A Consideration of Various Curriculum Models

Developmentally Appropriate Physical Environments: for Infants

Developmentally Appropriate Physical Environments: for Toddlers

Developmentally Appropriate Physical Environments: for Preschoolers

Developmentally Appropriate Physical Environments: for Primary-Aged Children

Developmentally Appropriate Socialemotional Environments: for Infants

Developmentally Appropriate Socialemotional Environments: for Toddlers

Developmentally Appropriate Socialemotional Environments: for Preschoolers

Developmentally Appropriate Socialemotional Environments: for Primary-Aged Children

Developmentally Appropriate Cognitivelanguageliteracy Environments: for Infants

Developmentally Appropriate Cognitivelanguage Literacy Environments: for Toddlers

Developmentally Appropriate Cognitivelanguageliteracy Environments: for Preschoolers

Developmentally Appropriate Cognitivelanguageliteracy Environments: for Primary-Aged Children

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Exam 3: Planning for Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum

Curriculum is planned by

Find the LEAST suitable response: Teachers can change the planning process by

There is no place for family input in developmentally appropriate planning.

Which of the following is NOT correct? Integrated curriculum

In addition to observations, teachers may

Goals for children may come from

Name a disadvantage of theme planning.

Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of traditional theme planning.

Discuss how teachers may plan for emergent curriculum while trying to meet the goals of the early learning standards. Be specific in describing the methods used.

Emergent curriculum responds to children's interests and questions.

What does the cycle of planning include?

One characteristic of good observation is ____.

State early learning standards provide a framework for teachers to set individual goals for children.

Identify the WORST completion: Effective curriculum

Individualized curriculum does not help all children meet the state standards.

Discuss fully the cycle of observation, noting how each component supports all others.

Identify the BEST completion: Effective curriculum is

Choose the BEST response: Theme planning

Flexible curriculum plans mean that the teacher is usually unprepared.

Backtracking allows teachers to

Defining Developmentally Appropriate Practice

Understanding Play: Its Importance in Developmentally Appropriate Practice

A Consideration of Various Curriculum Models

Developmentally Appropriate Physical Environments: for Infants

Developmentally Appropriate Physical Environments: for Toddlers

Developmentally Appropriate Physical Environments: for Preschoolers

Developmentally Appropriate Physical Environments: for Primary-Aged Children

Developmentally Appropriate Socialemotional Environments: for Infants

Developmentally Appropriate Socialemotional Environments: for Toddlers

Developmentally Appropriate Socialemotional Environments: for Preschoolers

Developmentally Appropriate Socialemotional Environments: for Primary-Aged Children

Developmentally Appropriate Cognitivelanguageliteracy Environments: for Infants

Developmentally Appropriate Cognitivelanguage Literacy Environments: for Toddlers

Developmentally Appropriate Cognitivelanguageliteracy Environments: for Preschoolers

Developmentally Appropriate Cognitivelanguageliteracy Environments: for Primary-Aged Children

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