Question 1

Which of the following is a developmentally inappropriate art activity for three-year-olds?

Accepted Answer

A)  exploring with play dough 
B)  exploring with paints and brushes 
C)  following step-by-step teacher instructions 
D)  scribbling 
A)  exploring with play dough 
B)  exploring with paints and brushes 
C)  following step-by-step teacher instructions 
D)  scribbling

Question 2

Label the example activity 
-Making a classroom quilt by stitching paper squares together with yarn.

Accepted Answer

A) art project (a) 
B)  craft project (c). 
A) art project (a) 
B)  craft project (c).

Question 3

Activities that masquerade as art share all of the following criteria except:

Accepted Answer

A)  written directions for the artist. 
B)  an emphasis on teacher input and direction. 
C)  a high degree of structure. 
D)  a specified product. 
A)  written directions for the artist. 
B)  an emphasis on teacher input and direction. 
C)  a high degree of structure. 
D)  a specified product.

Question 4

Legitimate artistic media are defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  paintbrushes, easels, and watercolor sets. 
B)  the same media that adult artists use. 
C)  nontoxic art materials that are safe for children's use. 
D)  good-quality art materials. 
A)  paintbrushes, easels, and watercolor sets. 
B)  the same media that adult artists use. 
C)  nontoxic art materials that are safe for children's use. 
D)  good-quality art materials.

Question 5

When planning a teacher-directed art project, the teacher has all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  specific directions to ensure a recognizable product. 
B)  little input from the children. 
C)  endless artistic possibilities. 
D)  a definite idea of what the children will make. 
A)  specific directions to ensure a recognizable product. 
B)  little input from the children. 
C)  endless artistic possibilities. 
D)  a definite idea of what the children will make.

Question 6

Crafts have artistic merit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A teacher-guided approach to art projects is the same thing as a teacher-directed approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Children can arrive at artistic products through:

Accepted Answer

A)  discovery and experimentation. 
B)  direct instruction. 
C)  cooperative learning. 
D)  modeling. 
A)  discovery and experimentation. 
B)  direct instruction. 
C)  cooperative learning. 
D)  modeling.

Question 9

Which of the following is a developmentally inappropriate art activity for school-age children?

Accepted Answer

A)  woodworking 
B)  easel painting 
C)  crafts 
D)  modeling with clay 
A)  woodworking 
B)  easel painting 
C)  crafts 
D)  modeling with clay

Question 10

Children need to have novel art projects or varied art materials each day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Young children enjoy repetition in their art activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In a teacher-guided approach, the teacher:

Accepted Answer

A)  gives explicit instructions for the completion of the art project. 
B)  offers subtle structure with much child direction and input. 
C)  models the completion of the art project. 
D)  allows the child to pursue the project independently after looking at a competent model of the product. 
A)  gives explicit instructions for the completion of the art project. 
B)  offers subtle structure with much child direction and input. 
C)  models the completion of the art project. 
D)  allows the child to pursue the project independently after looking at a competent model of the product.

Question 13

Curriculum is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  lesson plans to be used in the classroom. 
B)  the planned and unplanned activities in the classroom. 
C)  the materials used to support instruction. 
D)  a written guide to using instructional materials. 
A)  lesson plans to be used in the classroom. 
B)  the planned and unplanned activities in the classroom. 
C)  the materials used to support instruction. 
D)  a written guide to using instructional materials.

Question 14

Which of the following is not an appropriate role for adults in a developmentally appropriate early childhood art program?

Accepted Answer

A)  providing models of projects to inspire children 
B)  providing opportunities for children to choose from a variety of activities and materials 
C)  providing time for children to explore through active involvement 
D)  facilitating children's engagement with materials and activities 
A)  providing models of projects to inspire children 
B)  providing opportunities for children to choose from a variety of activities and materials 
C)  providing time for children to explore through active involvement 
D)  facilitating children's engagement with materials and activities

Question 15

Which of the following is not an example of teacher-directed art?

Accepted Answer

A)  completing a coloring sheet of a butterfly 
B)  using a cardboard stencil to draw the outline of a Valentine heart 
C)  looking in the mirror while drawing a self-portrait 
D)  painting part of an egg carton like a caterpillar 
A)  completing a coloring sheet of a butterfly 
B)  using a cardboard stencil to draw the outline of a Valentine heart 
C)  looking in the mirror while drawing a self-portrait 
D)  painting part of an egg carton like a caterpillar

Question 16

Teacher-directed projects are all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  involving much teacher input. 
B)  possibly useful and practical. 
C)  recognizable. 
D)  pleasing to the child. 
A)  involving much teacher input. 
B)  possibly useful and practical. 
C)  recognizable. 
D)  pleasing to the child.

Question 17

Label the example activity 
-Dyeing Easter eggs.

Accepted Answer

A) art project (a) 
B)  craft project (c). 
A) art project (a) 
B)  craft project (c).

Question 18

Coloring books may be considered a "legitimate" activity for children who are experiencing stress because:

Accepted Answer

A)  the bright colors of the crayons or markers will be distracting. 
B)  coloring in a coloring book is a cognitively undemanding activity that can be comforting. 
C)  the attention required to stay within the lines is distracting. 
D)  staying within the lines causes muscle fatigue. 
A)  the bright colors of the crayons or markers will be distracting. 
B)  coloring in a coloring book is a cognitively undemanding activity that can be comforting. 
C)  the attention required to stay within the lines is distracting. 
D)  staying within the lines causes muscle fatigue.

Question 19

Most craft projects are:

Accepted Answer

A)  child-centered. 
B)  teacher-facilitated. 
C)  open-ended. 
D)  teacher-directed. 
A)  child-centered. 
B)  teacher-facilitated. 
C)  open-ended. 
D)  teacher-directed.

Question 20

Research by Lepper and Greene (1975) has shown that external motivation and techniques of behavior modification will:

Accepted Answer

A)  provide the support that insecure children need to participate in open-ended art activities. 
B)  encourage all children to participate in art activities. 
C)  actually decrease a child's intrinsic motivation. 
D)  reinforce positive behavior in the art center. 
A)  provide the support that insecure children need to participate in open-ended art activities. 
B)  encourage all children to participate in art activities. 
C)  actually decrease a child's intrinsic motivation. 
D)  reinforce positive behavior in the art center.

Which of the following is a developmentally inappropriate art activity for three-year-olds?

Label the example activity -Making a classroom quilt by stitching paper squares together with yarn.

Activities that masquerade as art share all of the following criteria except:

Legitimate artistic media are defined as:

When planning a teacher-directed art project, the teacher has all of the following except:

Crafts have artistic merit.

A teacher-guided approach to art projects is the same thing as a teacher-directed approach.

Children can arrive at artistic products through:

Which of the following is a developmentally inappropriate art activity for school-age children?

Children need to have novel art projects or varied art materials each day.

Young children enjoy repetition in their art activities.

In a teacher-guided approach, the teacher:

Curriculum is defined as:

Which of the following is not an appropriate role for adults in a developmentally appropriate early childhood art program?

Which of the following is not an example of teacher-directed art?

Teacher-directed projects are all of the following except:

Label the example activity -Dyeing Easter eggs.

Coloring books may be considered a "legitimate" activity for children who are experiencing stress because:

Most craft projects are:

Research by Lepper and Greene (1975) has shown that external motivation and techniques of behavior modification will:

Understanding Creativity

Creative Thinking

Creative Experiences

Art and the Developing Child

Childrens Artistic Development

The Elements of Art

Aesthetics

Sensory Experiences

The Complete Early Childhood Art Program

Planning, Implementing, and Evaluating Art

The Art Center 1

The Art Center 2

Art Experiences Through Technology

Roles, Responses, and Strategies to Support Childrens Art

Art Assessment

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Exam 10: Child-Centered Art Versus Teacher-Directed Projects

Which of the following is a developmentally inappropriate art activity for three-year-olds?

Label the example activity -Making a classroom quilt by stitching paper squares together with yarn.

Activities that masquerade as art share all of the following criteria except:

Legitimate artistic media are defined as:

When planning a teacher-directed art project, the teacher has all of the following except:

Crafts have artistic merit.

A teacher-guided approach to art projects is the same thing as a teacher-directed approach.

Children can arrive at artistic products through:

Which of the following is a developmentally inappropriate art activity for school-age children?

Children need to have novel art projects or varied art materials each day.

Young children enjoy repetition in their art activities.

In a teacher-guided approach, the teacher:

Curriculum is defined as:

Which of the following is not an appropriate role for adults in a developmentally appropriate early childhood art program?

Which of the following is not an example of teacher-directed art?

Teacher-directed projects are all of the following except:

Label the example activity -Dyeing Easter eggs.

Coloring books may be considered a "legitimate" activity for children who are experiencing stress because:

Most craft projects are:

Research by Lepper and Greene (1975) has shown that external motivation and techniques of behavior modification will:

Understanding Creativity

Creative Thinking

Creative Experiences

Art and the Developing Child

Childrens Artistic Development

The Elements of Art

Aesthetics

Sensory Experiences

The Complete Early Childhood Art Program

Planning, Implementing, and Evaluating Art

The Art Center 1

The Art Center 2

Art Experiences Through Technology

Roles, Responses, and Strategies to Support Childrens Art

Art Assessment

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