Question 1

In which phase would the following teacher activity be initiated in: Facilitating children's creation of a concept web?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phase I 
B)  Phase II 
C)  Phase III 
D)  Phase IV 
A)  Phase I 
B)  Phase II 
C)  Phase III 
D)  Phase IV A

Question 2

What is a catalytic event?

Accepted Answer

A)  The moment in the project when children's investigations wind down. 
B)  A situation that precludes further investigation/progress on the project. 
C)  The midpoint of the project. 
D)  An experience that sparks children's interests and motivates them to want to learn more. 
A)  The moment in the project when children's investigations wind down. 
B)  A situation that precludes further investigation/progress on the project. 
C)  The midpoint of the project. 
D)  An experience that sparks children's interests and motivates them to want to learn more. D

Question 3

What does it mean for a curriculum to be described as an emergent curriculum?

Accepted Answer

A)  Topics and lessons are prescribed in a curriculum book 
B)  Curriculum that emerges from teachers' imagination 
C)  Lessons and plans that are based on popular children's movies 
D)  Curricular plans emerge from children's interests 
A)  Topics and lessons are prescribed in a curriculum book 
B)  Curriculum that emerges from teachers' imagination 
C)  Lessons and plans that are based on popular children's movies 
D)  Curricular plans emerge from children's interests D

Question 4

How many distinct phases are there in the Project Approach investigations?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  2 
C)  6 
D)  8 
A)  3 
B)  2 
C)  6 
D)  8

Question 5

What is a key consideration to keep in mind when promoting a topic?

Accepted Answer

A)  The opportunity for firsthand explorations. 
B)  The topic must align with a holiday theme. 
C)  The topic culmination must be evident from the start. 
D)  The only important consideration is that topics be chosen solely by the children. 
A)  The opportunity for firsthand explorations. 
B)  The topic must align with a holiday theme. 
C)  The topic culmination must be evident from the start. 
D)  The only important consideration is that topics be chosen solely by the children.

Question 6

Which phase would the following child activity be completed in: Interviewing an expert?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phase I 
B)  Phase II 
C)  Phase III 
D)  Phase IV 
A)  Phase I 
B)  Phase II 
C)  Phase III 
D)  Phase IV

Question 7

What is the definition of a project?

Accepted Answer

A)  A project is a teacher-designed assignment. 
B)  A project is a task children complete at the art table. 
C)  A project is an in-depth study of a topic undertaken by class groups or individual. 
D)  A project is a teacher-initiated thematic unit. 
A)  A project is a teacher-designed assignment. 
B)  A project is a task children complete at the art table. 
C)  A project is an in-depth study of a topic undertaken by class groups or individual. 
D)  A project is a teacher-initiated thematic unit.

Question 8

What are the four types of learning goals that are fostered through the PA?

Accepted Answer

A)  Knowledge, skills, literacy, beliefs 
B)  Knowledge, arithmetic, skills, dispositions 
C)  Knowledge, skills, dispositions, feelings 
D)  Language, math, social skills, physical development 
A)  Knowledge, skills, literacy, beliefs 
B)  Knowledge, arithmetic, skills, dispositions 
C)  Knowledge, skills, dispositions, feelings 
D)  Language, math, social skills, physical development

Question 9

The PA emphasizes all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  PA involves work in a meaningful context. 
B)  In project work children are active and intrinsically motivated. 
C)  In PA work teachers act as consultants, guides, and facilitators. 
D)  Learners are more passive recipients of teachers' information. 
A)  PA involves work in a meaningful context. 
B)  In project work children are active and intrinsically motivated. 
C)  In PA work teachers act as consultants, guides, and facilitators. 
D)  Learners are more passive recipients of teachers' information.

Question 10

How is intrinsic motivation fostered through project work?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children have high control and choice-making in The Project Approach 
B)  Teachers have high control and choice-making in The Project Approach 
C)  Parents select topics their children will like 
D)  Intrinsic motivation is not supported in project work 
A)  Children have high control and choice-making in The Project Approach 
B)  Teachers have high control and choice-making in The Project Approach 
C)  Parents select topics their children will like 
D)  Intrinsic motivation is not supported in project work

Question 11

In which phase would the following child activity be initiated in: KWL chart?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phase I 
B)  Phase II 
C)  Phase III 
D)  Phase IV 
A)  Phase I 
B)  Phase II 
C)  Phase III 
D)  Phase IV

Question 12

Why do theorists say project work is successful in teaching young children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because children need direct instruction. 
B)  Because when children's minds are engaged, they are focused and interested. 
C)  Because children's attention spans are too short for long-term study. 
D)  Theorists do not say that projects are successful in teaching young children. 
A)  Because children need direct instruction. 
B)  Because when children's minds are engaged, they are focused and interested. 
C)  Because children's attention spans are too short for long-term study. 
D)  Theorists do not say that projects are successful in teaching young children.

Question 13

In which phase would the following teacher activity be completed in: Facilitating a culminating activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phase I 
B)  Phase II 
C)  Phase III 
D)  Phase IV 
A)  Phase I 
B)  Phase II 
C)  Phase III 
D)  Phase IV

Question 14

What is a key consideration when considering the value of a potential project topic?

Accepted Answer

A)  The topic meets the "fun threshold" 
B)  The topic comes from a curriculum guide 
C)  The topic is all new for the children, to maximize learning growth 
D)  There are many ways children can represent their thinking and learning 
A)  The topic meets the "fun threshold" 
B)  The topic comes from a curriculum guide 
C)  The topic is all new for the children, to maximize learning growth 
D)  There are many ways children can represent their thinking and learning

In which phase would the following teacher activity be initiated in: Facilitating children's creation of a concept web?

What is a catalytic event?

What does it mean for a curriculum to be described as an emergent curriculum?

How many distinct phases are there in the Project Approach investigations?

What is a key consideration to keep in mind when promoting a topic?

Which phase would the following child activity be completed in: Interviewing an expert?

What is the definition of a project?

What are the four types of learning goals that are fostered through the PA?

The PA emphasizes all of the following EXCEPT:

How is intrinsic motivation fostered through project work?

In which phase would the following child activity be initiated in: KWL chart?

Why do theorists say project work is successful in teaching young children?

In which phase would the following teacher activity be completed in: Facilitating a culminating activity?

What is a key consideration when considering the value of a potential project topic?

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Exam 8: The Project Approach: Active Inquiry in Early Childhood

In which phase would the following teacher activity be initiated in: Facilitating children's creation of a concept web?

What is a catalytic event?

What does it mean for a curriculum to be described as an emergent curriculum?

How many distinct phases are there in the Project Approach investigations?

What is a key consideration to keep in mind when promoting a topic?

Which phase would the following child activity be completed in: Interviewing an expert?

What is the definition of a project?

What are the four types of learning goals that are fostered through the PA?

The PA emphasizes all of the following EXCEPT:

How is intrinsic motivation fostered through project work?

In which phase would the following child activity be initiated in: KWL chart?

Why do theorists say project work is successful in teaching young children?

In which phase would the following teacher activity be completed in: Facilitating a culminating activity?

What is a key consideration when considering the value of a potential project topic?

Welcome to the Field of Early Childhood Education

Historical Overview: People and Beliefs That Shaped the Field

Professionalism in Early Childhood Education: Framing Best Practices

Influential Theories Shaping Practice Today

Families and Children Today: Diversity in Todays Classrooms

Head Start and Early Head Start: Empowering Change From Within

The Highscope Foundation: Models in Curriculum and Research

The Schools of Reggio Emilia: A Childs World

Montessori Education: Environment, Materials, and Methods

Waldorf Education: Harmony and the Whole Child

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