Question 1

During your practicum, it is wise to eat properly, exercise, and get plenty of sleep.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

To avoid health problems during your practicum,

Accepted Answer

A)  eat properly. 
B)  exercise. 
C)  make time to have fun outside of the classroom. 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
E)  None of these answers are correct. 
A)  eat properly. 
B)  exercise. 
C)  make time to have fun outside of the classroom. 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
E)  None of these answers are correct.

Question 3

"Renata bit the curtains today when asked to pick up after playtime. She clenched her teeth so tightly that an impression of her bite was left on the curtain." This written record by a student teacher is called a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

anecdote o

Question 4

A supervised student teaching practicum class

Accepted Answer

A)  signals the introduction to early childhood theory. 
B)  is a final training experience that calls for the demonstration of abilities. 
C)  can be described as a test of previous knowledge. 
D)  is an experience that ignores student growth. 
E)  is not considered a "real" class and does not require much of the student teacher's time or energy. 
A)  signals the introduction to early childhood theory. 
B)  is a final training experience that calls for the demonstration of abilities. 
C)  can be described as a test of previous knowledge. 
D)  is an experience that ignores student growth. 
E)  is not considered a "real" class and does not require much of the student teacher's time or energy.

Question 5

Student teaching is the integration of all early childhood coursework.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When choosing a placement site, college supervisors

Accepted Answer

A)  always ask the student teacher where they would like to go and then try to convince the site to accept a student teacher. 
B)  consider location, staff experience and accreditation of the site. 
C)  require student teachers to find the site and convince the administration to participate in a student practicum. 
D)  rarely visit or research the site before the student teacher's first day. 
E)  None of these answers are correct. 
A)  always ask the student teacher where they would like to go and then try to convince the site to accept a student teacher. 
B)  consider location, staff experience and accreditation of the site. 
C)  require student teachers to find the site and convince the administration to participate in a student practicum. 
D)  rarely visit or research the site before the student teacher's first day. 
E)  None of these answers are correct.

Question 7

In most student teacher placements, the student teacher will assume responsibilities equal to those of a classroom aide by the end of her assignment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The main goal of the student teaching course or class is receiving a high grade.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A student teacher who is already employed as a teacher or aide is asked to student teach at another facility. Explain why.

Accepted Answer

College training req

Question 10

If you feel that your college laboratory school has a better curriculum than the school where you have been placed, you should tell your cooperating teacher.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Ask your cooperating teacher to show you how the classroom computer works during children's playtime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The college supervisor will schedule and conduct meetings so that the student teacher can

Accepted Answer

A)  have an appropriate person to complain to about the classroom in which he or she is working. 
B)  have a break from the classroom. 
C)  leave early occasionally and get personal tasks accomplished. 
D)  complete multiple choice and essay exams to confirm what is being learned at the student teaching site. 
E)  voice evolving ideas, discoveries, and insights. 
A)  have an appropriate person to complain to about the classroom in which he or she is working. 
B)  have a break from the classroom. 
C)  leave early occasionally and get personal tasks accomplished. 
D)  complete multiple choice and essay exams to confirm what is being learned at the student teaching site. 
E)  voice evolving ideas, discoveries, and insights.

Question 13

During your practicum, a parent may seek your opinion on a child development issue. You should

Accepted Answer

A)  direct them to your cooperating teacher. 
B)  only answer the question if you are confident that you know the correct answer. 
C)  let them know that you will get back to them tomorrow so that you have time to ask your college supervisor for assistance. 
D)  tell them that you can't help them. 
E)  answer the question as well as you can and seek help as needed. 
A)  direct them to your cooperating teacher. 
B)  only answer the question if you are confident that you know the correct answer. 
C)  let them know that you will get back to them tomorrow so that you have time to ask your college supervisor for assistance. 
D)  tell them that you can't help them. 
E)  answer the question as well as you can and seek help as needed.

Question 14

During the first week of placement, student teacher tasks include

Accepted Answer

A)  learning children's names. 
B)  checking storage areas. 
C)  meeting team staff members. 
D)  checking class records, if permitted. 
E)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  learning children's names. 
B)  checking storage areas. 
C)  meeting team staff members. 
D)  checking class records, if permitted. 
E)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 15

Computers

Accepted Answer

A)  are not often found in the classroom. 
B)  are not valuable for most child care centers as the children are too young to use them to learn. 
C)  are common in classrooms, although they are typically only available to the cooperating teacher. 
D)  are often found in the classroom, so you should familiarize yourself with their rules and operational procedures. 
E)  None of these answers are correct. 
A)  are not often found in the classroom. 
B)  are not valuable for most child care centers as the children are too young to use them to learn. 
C)  are common in classrooms, although they are typically only available to the cooperating teacher. 
D)  are often found in the classroom, so you should familiarize yourself with their rules and operational procedures. 
E)  None of these answers are correct.

Question 16

If you think a child is well mannered or smart, tell your cooperating teacher as soon as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Watching children's repetitive behavior is more important than watching well-learned behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A cooperating teacher described as having a highly directive supervising style lets a student teacher plan activities for the total group the first week.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

If asked to fill out a personal data sheet or background form, add a section telling all about yourself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Student teachers are assigned to classrooms by

Accepted Answer

A)  college supervisors. 
B)  directors. 
C)  practicing teachers. 
D)  resident teachers. 
E)  assistant teachers. 
A)  college supervisors. 
B)  directors. 
C)  practicing teachers. 
D)  resident teachers. 
E)  assistant teachers.

During your practicum, it is wise to eat properly, exercise, and get plenty of sleep.

To avoid health problems during your practicum,

"Renata bit the curtains today when asked to pick up after playtime. She clenched her teeth so tightly that an impression of her bite was left on the curtain." This written record by a student teacher is called a(n) ____________________.

A supervised student teaching practicum class

Student teaching is the integration of all early childhood coursework.

When choosing a placement site, college supervisors

In most student teacher placements, the student teacher will assume responsibilities equal to those of a classroom aide by the end of her assignment.

The main goal of the student teaching course or class is receiving a high grade.

A student teacher who is already employed as a teacher or aide is asked to student teach at another facility. Explain why.

If you feel that your college laboratory school has a better curriculum than the school where you have been placed, you should tell your cooperating teacher.

Ask your cooperating teacher to show you how the classroom computer works during children's playtime.

The college supervisor will schedule and conduct meetings so that the student teacher can

During your practicum, a parent may seek your opinion on a child development issue. You should

During the first week of placement, student teacher tasks include

Computers

If you think a child is well mannered or smart, tell your cooperating teacher as soon as possible.

Watching children's repetitive behavior is more important than watching well-learned behaviors.

A cooperating teacher described as having a highly directive supervising style lets a student teacher plan activities for the total group the first week.

If asked to fill out a personal data sheet or background form, add a section telling all about yourself.

Student teachers are assigned to classrooms by

A Student Teachers Values and Developing Teaching Style

Being Observed: Discovering Your Competencies

Instructional Planning

Classroom Management: Beyond Discipline

Understanding Student Behavior

Working With Children With Special Needs

Common Problems of Student Teachers

Student Teachers and Families

Quality Programs in Early Childhood Settings

Professional Commitment and Employment

Student Teaching With Infants and Toddlers

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Exam 1: Introduction to Student Teaching Practicum

During your practicum, it is wise to eat properly, exercise, and get plenty of sleep.

To avoid health problems during your practicum,

"Renata bit the curtains today when asked to pick up after playtime. She clenched her teeth so tightly that an impression of her bite was left on the curtain." This written record by a student teacher is called a(n) ____________________.

A supervised student teaching practicum class

Student teaching is the integration of all early childhood coursework.

When choosing a placement site, college supervisors

In most student teacher placements, the student teacher will assume responsibilities equal to those of a classroom aide by the end of her assignment.

The main goal of the student teaching course or class is receiving a high grade.

A student teacher who is already employed as a teacher or aide is asked to student teach at another facility. Explain why.

If you feel that your college laboratory school has a better curriculum than the school where you have been placed, you should tell your cooperating teacher.

Ask your cooperating teacher to show you how the classroom computer works during children's playtime.

The college supervisor will schedule and conduct meetings so that the student teacher can

During your practicum, a parent may seek your opinion on a child development issue. You should

During the first week of placement, student teacher tasks include

Computers

If you think a child is well mannered or smart, tell your cooperating teacher as soon as possible.

Watching children's repetitive behavior is more important than watching well-learned behaviors.

A cooperating teacher described as having a highly directive supervising style lets a student teacher plan activities for the total group the first week.

If asked to fill out a personal data sheet or background form, add a section telling all about yourself.

Student teachers are assigned to classrooms by

A Student Teachers Values and Developing Teaching Style

Being Observed: Discovering Your Competencies

Instructional Planning

Classroom Management: Beyond Discipline

Understanding Student Behavior

Working With Children With Special Needs

Common Problems of Student Teachers

Student Teachers and Families

Quality Programs in Early Childhood Settings

Professional Commitment and Employment

Student Teaching With Infants and Toddlers

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