Question 1

A good classroom traffic pattern includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  pathways that facilitate movement among areas 
B)  pathways wide enough for wheelchairs 
C)  only one entrance per center 
D)  all of the above 
E)  A and B only 
A)  pathways that facilitate movement among areas 
B)  pathways wide enough for wheelchairs 
C)  only one entrance per center 
D)  all of the above 
E)  A and B only D

Question 2

Classroom areas that would usually be described as quiet activities areas include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  science 
B)  reading 
C)  dramatic play 
D)  small table toys 
E)  computer 
A)  science 
B)  reading 
C)  dramatic play 
D)  small table toys 
E)  computer C

Question 3

Explain why designing a well-structured classroom is considered "indirect"guidance.

Accepted Answer

Designing a well-structured classroom is considered "indirect" guidance because it sets the stage for positive behavior and learning without directly telling students what to do. By creating a physical environment that is organized, visually appealing, and conducive to learning, teachers are able to guide students towards appropriate behavior and engagement in learning activities without constantly giving explicit instructions. The structure of the classroom, including the layout of desks, the placement of learning materials, and the use of visual aids, can all influence student behavior and learning outcomes. Additionally, a well-structured classroom can help students feel safe, secure, and supported, which can in turn lead to better behavior and academic performance. Overall, the design of the classroom indirectly guides students towards positive behavior and learning by creating an environment that promotes these outcomes without the need for constant intervention from the teacher.

Question 4

A developmentally inappropriate classroom contributes to:

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral problems 
B)  high stress levels 
C)  self-control 
D)  all of these 
E)  A and B 
A)  behavioral problems 
B)  high stress levels 
C)  self-control 
D)  all of these 
E)  A and B

Question 5

List and explain the differences between an appropriate infant-toddler classroom and a classroom for children ages 3-8.

Accepted Answer

An appropriate infant-toddler classroom

Question 6

Management of classroom materials refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  how well materials are gathered 
B)  whether materials work well 
C)  how well organized and displayed materials are 
D)  whether materials are available to the children 
E)  all of these 
A)  how well materials are gathered 
B)  whether materials work well 
C)  how well organized and displayed materials are 
D)  whether materials are available to the children 
E)  all of these

Question 7

Because infants and toddlers take in information and act on their world through sensory experiences, they need what types of physical experiences?

Accepted Answer

A)  opportunities to push and pull 
B)  opportunities to jump and run 
C)  opportunities to climb 
D)  A and C 
E)  all of the above 
A)  opportunities to push and pull 
B)  opportunities to jump and run 
C)  opportunities to climb 
D)  A and C 
E)  all of the above

Question 8

Hanging posters or paintings in a room creates what type of interest?

Accepted Answer

A)  visual interest 
B)  auditory interest 
C)  story-line interest 
D)  olfactory interest 
E)  auditory interest and story-line interest 
A)  visual interest 
B)  auditory interest 
C)  story-line interest 
D)  olfactory interest 
E)  auditory interest and story-line interest

Question 9

Cognitive development in the first year of life enables infants to:

Accepted Answer

A)  realize that they cause things to happen 
B)  remain passive partners in social interaction 
C)  sense their status in social interaction 
D)  A and C only 
E)  all of these 
A)  realize that they cause things to happen 
B)  remain passive partners in social interaction 
C)  sense their status in social interaction 
D)  A and C only 
E)  all of these

Question 10

Developmentally appropriate classrooms are based on all of the following principles except:

Accepted Answer

A)  a curriculum based on abstract reasoning 
B)  options 
C)  active involvement 
D)  developmental needs of the children 
E)  movement 
A)  a curriculum based on abstract reasoning 
B)  options 
C)  active involvement 
D)  developmental needs of the children 
E)  movement

Question 11

A sensory-rich environment (for young children) that is also developmentally appropriate might well include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  photographs 
B)  constant yelling 
C)  a touch wall 
D)  safe plants 
E)  none of these 
A)  photographs 
B)  constant yelling 
C)  a touch wall 
D)  safe plants 
E)  none of these

Question 12

An uncluttered classroom helps children to:

Accepted Answer

A)  be easily distracted 
B)  learn aggression 
C)  focus on new materials 
D)  become easily bored 
E)  be easily distracted and learn aggression 
A)  be easily distracted 
B)  learn aggression 
C)  focus on new materials 
D)  become easily bored 
E)  be easily distracted and learn aggression

Question 13

How can a developmentally appropriate physical environment affect children?

Accepted Answer

A)  It helps children feel safe and secure. 
B)  It helps children meet their need for friendship. 
C)  It creates great stress for children. 
D)  A and B 
E)  none of these 
A)  It helps children feel safe and secure. 
B)  It helps children meet their need for friendship. 
C)  It creates great stress for children. 
D)  A and B 
E)  none of these

Question 14

A good "rule of thumb"to follow when developing activity areas is to provide ________ more spaces than there are children.

Accepted Answer

A)  one-fourth (1/4) 
B)  one-third (1/3) 
C)  one-half (1/2) 
D)  one-fifth (1/5) 
E)  none of these 
A)  one-fourth (1/4) 
B)  one-third (1/3) 
C)  one-half (1/2) 
D)  one-fifth (1/5) 
E)  none of these

Question 15

To help children achieve a sense of control over their environment you could provide:

Accepted Answer

A)  clean equipment 
B)  cues for placement of materials 
C)  child-sized equipment 
D)  all of these 
E)  B and C only 
A)  clean equipment 
B)  cues for placement of materials 
C)  child-sized equipment 
D)  all of these 
E)  B and C only

Question 16

Developmentally appropriate small-group activity areas should:

Accepted Answer

A)  be large enough for the entire group of children 
B)  be logically arranged 
C)  be large enough for 5-6 children 
D)  B and C 
E)  A and B 
A)  be large enough for the entire group of children 
B)  be logically arranged 
C)  be large enough for 5-6 children 
D)  B and C 
E)  A and B

Question 17

Which of the following could be used as boundaries?

Accepted Answer

A)  fabric hanging from the ceiling 
B)  bookshelves 
C)  bulletin boards 
D)  all of these 
E)  none of these 
A)  fabric hanging from the ceiling 
B)  bookshelves 
C)  bulletin boards 
D)  all of these 
E)  none of these

Question 18

List and explain at least two elements of a good small-group learning center.

Accepted Answer

A good small-group learning center shoul

Question 19

Infants and toddlers are in what stage of Piaget's cognitive development?

Accepted Answer

A)  concrete operations 
B)  sensorimotor 
C)  informal operations 
D)  self-actualization 
A)  concrete operations 
B)  sensorimotor 
C)  informal operations 
D)  self-actualization

Question 20

Skillful use of lighting is a(n) ________ method of guidance.

Accepted Answer

A)  indirect 
B)  direct 
C)  continuous 
D)  reinforcement 
E)  both B and D 
A)  indirect 
B)  direct 
C)  continuous 
D)  reinforcement 
E)  both B and D

A good classroom traffic pattern includes:

Classroom areas that would usually be described as quiet activities areas include all of the following except:

Explain why designing a well-structured classroom is considered "indirect"guidance.

A developmentally inappropriate classroom contributes to:

List and explain the differences between an appropriate infant-toddler classroom and a classroom for children ages 3-8.

Management of classroom materials refers to:

Because infants and toddlers take in information and act on their world through sensory experiences, they need what types of physical experiences?

Hanging posters or paintings in a room creates what type of interest?

Cognitive development in the first year of life enables infants to:

Developmentally appropriate classrooms are based on all of the following principles except:

A sensory-rich environment (for young children) that is also developmentally appropriate might well include all of the following except:

An uncluttered classroom helps children to:

How can a developmentally appropriate physical environment affect children?

A good "rule of thumb"to follow when developing activity areas is to provide ________ more spaces than there are children.

To help children achieve a sense of control over their environment you could provide:

Developmentally appropriate small-group activity areas should:

Which of the following could be used as boundaries?

List and explain at least two elements of a good small-group learning center.

Infants and toddlers are in what stage of Piaget's cognitive development?

Skillful use of lighting is a(n) ________ method of guidance.

A Teachers Role in Guiding Children

Theoretical Foundations of Child Guidance

Understand Child Development: A Key to Guiding Children Effectively

Positive Guidance and Discipline Strategies: Direct Guidance

Using Observation in Guiding Children

Self-Esteem and the Moral Self

Feelings and Friends: Emotional and Social Competence

Resilience and Stress in Childhood

Aggression and Bullying in Young Children

Minimizing Challenging Behavior

Apply Your Knowledge: Guiding Children During Routines and Transitions

Apply Your Knowledge: Use the Decision-Making Model of Child Guidance

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Exam 4: Supportive Physical Environments: Indirect Guidance

A good classroom traffic pattern includes:

Classroom areas that would usually be described as quiet activities areas include all of the following except:

Explain why designing a well-structured classroom is considered "indirect"guidance.

A developmentally inappropriate classroom contributes to:

List and explain the differences between an appropriate infant-toddler classroom and a classroom for children ages 3-8.

Management of classroom materials refers to:

Because infants and toddlers take in information and act on their world through sensory experiences, they need what types of physical experiences?

Hanging posters or paintings in a room creates what type of interest?

Cognitive development in the first year of life enables infants to:

Developmentally appropriate classrooms are based on all of the following principles except:

A sensory-rich environment (for young children) that is also developmentally appropriate might well include all of the following except:

An uncluttered classroom helps children to:

How can a developmentally appropriate physical environment affect children?

A good "rule of thumb"to follow when developing activity areas is to provide ________ more spaces than there are children.

To help children achieve a sense of control over their environment you could provide:

Developmentally appropriate small-group activity areas should:

Which of the following could be used as boundaries?

List and explain at least two elements of a good small-group learning center.

Infants and toddlers are in what stage of Piaget's cognitive development?

Skillful use of lighting is a(n) ________ method of guidance.

A Teachers Role in Guiding Children

Theoretical Foundations of Child Guidance

Understand Child Development: A Key to Guiding Children Effectively

Positive Guidance and Discipline Strategies: Direct Guidance

Using Observation in Guiding Children

Self-Esteem and the Moral Self

Feelings and Friends: Emotional and Social Competence

Resilience and Stress in Childhood

Aggression and Bullying in Young Children

Minimizing Challenging Behavior

Apply Your Knowledge: Guiding Children During Routines and Transitions

Apply Your Knowledge: Use the Decision-Making Model of Child Guidance

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