Question 1

An unhelpful approach to dealing with violent play is

Accepted Answer

A)  to discuss with families. 
B)  to ignore it until it stops. 
C)  to allow the play but ask questions about it. 
D)  to limit the play and violent toys. 
A)  to discuss with families. 
B)  to ignore it until it stops. 
C)  to allow the play but ask questions about it. 
D)  to limit the play and violent toys. B

Question 2

Constructive play is

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A)  only engaged in by school-aged children. 
B)  only engaged in by boys. 
C)  when children use objects or materials to make other things. 
D)  appropriate only for preschool children. 
A)  only engaged in by school-aged children. 
B)  only engaged in by boys. 
C)  when children use objects or materials to make other things. 
D)  appropriate only for preschool children. C

Question 3

Children with special needs

Accepted Answer

A)  should be discouraged from spending time in play. 
B)  should have modified environments and materials to facilitate play. 
C)  have to be taught how to play. 
D)  can only play after therapy is completed. 
A)  should be discouraged from spending time in play. 
B)  should have modified environments and materials to facilitate play. 
C)  have to be taught how to play. 
D)  can only play after therapy is completed. B

Question 4

Identify ONE issue currently discussed regarding play, and write a commentary on this issue, including at least THREE important points.

Accepted Answer

One issue currently being discussed rega

Question 5

Discuss several teacher roles in supporting play, with examples for each.

Accepted Answer

Teachers play a crucial role in supporti

Question 6

Provide a complete rationale for play as the primary vehicle for learning in early childhood education. Be specific, with at least four different reasons, and use examples.

Accepted Answer

Play is widely recognized as the primary

Question 7

Play is ____.

Accepted Answer

Flexible, motivated

Question 8

Back-tracking allows teachers to

Accepted Answer

A)  analyze play activities to see how the standards have been met. 
B)  re-write lesson plans after changes in activities have been made. 
C)  reflect on activities at the end of the day. 
D)  All of these answers. 
A)  analyze play activities to see how the standards have been met. 
B)  re-write lesson plans after changes in activities have been made. 
C)  reflect on activities at the end of the day. 
D)  All of these answers.

Question 9

Who said play is a major source of development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Piaget 
B)  Smilansky 
C)  Vygotsky 
D)  Bruner 
A)  Piaget 
B)  Smilansky 
C)  Vygotsky 
D)  Bruner

Question 10

According to Vygosky, private speech is

Accepted Answer

A)  something that children don't want others to overhear. 
B)  for the purpose of self-regulation. 
C)  a sign of disturbance in a child. 
D)  a window into a child's thought process. 
A)  something that children don't want others to overhear. 
B)  for the purpose of self-regulation. 
C)  a sign of disturbance in a child. 
D)  a window into a child's thought process.

Question 11

Research finds that play effectively develops foundational skills for academic learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

It is NOT possible to meet state early learning standards and have a play-based curriculum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

One condition that supports play is

Accepted Answer

A)  a physical environment that offers space and open-ended materials. 
B)  blocks of time in the schedule. 
C)  adults nearby who indicate approval. 
D)  All of these answers. 
A)  a physical environment that offers space and open-ended materials. 
B)  blocks of time in the schedule. 
C)  adults nearby who indicate approval. 
D)  All of these answers.

Question 14

Teachers should never intervene in children's play.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Play is the most appropriate learning method for

Accepted Answer

A)  boys. 
B)  children with disabilities. 
C)  children whose first language is not English. 
D)  All of these answers. 
A)  boys. 
B)  children with disabilities. 
C)  children whose first language is not English. 
D)  All of these answers.

Question 16

Solitary play is

Accepted Answer

A)  a sign of a problem. 
B)  only done by toddlers. 
C)  to be discouraged. 
D)  one way that children may work out their own ideas. 
A)  a sign of a problem. 
B)  only done by toddlers. 
C)  to be discouraged. 
D)  one way that children may work out their own ideas.

Question 17

Which idea about play is least true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Play interferes with academic learning 
B)  Play provides for all developmental domains. 
C)  Play allows for differences in ability or interest. 
D)  Play promotes self-regulation. 
A)  Play interferes with academic learning 
B)  Play provides for all developmental domains. 
C)  Play allows for differences in ability or interest. 
D)  Play promotes self-regulation.

Question 18

Which is one thing NOT characteristic of play?

Accepted Answer

A)  Play is intrinsically motivated. 
B)  Play is assigned by teachers. 
C)  Play involves symbolic activity. 
D)  Play is pleasurable 
A)  Play is intrinsically motivated. 
B)  Play is assigned by teachers. 
C)  Play involves symbolic activity. 
D)  Play is pleasurable

Question 19

One teacher role that supports play is creating an environment with an abundance of "loose parts."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Piaget and Erikson are the two main theorists on cognitive development and play.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

An unhelpful approach to dealing with violent play is

Constructive play is

Children with special needs

Identify ONE issue currently discussed regarding play, and write a commentary on this issue, including at least THREE important points.

Discuss several teacher roles in supporting play, with examples for each.

Provide a complete rationale for play as the primary vehicle for learning in early childhood education. Be specific, with at least four different reasons, and use examples.

Play is ____.

Back-tracking allows teachers to

Who said play is a major source of development?

According to Vygosky, private speech is

Research finds that play effectively develops foundational skills for academic learning.

It is NOT possible to meet state early learning standards and have a play-based curriculum.

One condition that supports play is

Teachers should never intervene in children's play.

Play is the most appropriate learning method for

Solitary play is

Which idea about play is least true?

Which is one thing NOT characteristic of play?

One teacher role that supports play is creating an environment with an abundance of "loose parts."

Piaget and Erikson are the two main theorists on cognitive development and play.

Defining Developmentally Appropriate Practice

Planning for Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum

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 2: Understanding Play: Its Importance in Developmentally Appropriate Practice

An unhelpful approach to dealing with violent play is

Constructive play is

Children with special needs

Identify ONE issue currently discussed regarding play, and write a commentary on this issue, including at least THREE important points.

Discuss several teacher roles in supporting play, with examples for each.

Provide a complete rationale for play as the primary vehicle for learning in early childhood education. Be specific, with at least four different reasons, and use examples.

Play is ____.

Back-tracking allows teachers to

Who said play is a major source of development?

According to Vygosky, private speech is

Research finds that play effectively develops foundational skills for academic learning.

It is NOT possible to meet state early learning standards and have a play-based curriculum.

One condition that supports play is

Teachers should never intervene in children's play.

Play is the most appropriate learning method for

Solitary play is

Which idea about play is least true?

Which is one thing NOT characteristic of play?

One teacher role that supports play is creating an environment with an abundance of "loose parts."

Piaget and Erikson are the two main theorists on cognitive development and play.

Defining Developmentally Appropriate Practice

Planning for Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum

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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