Question 1

While Nate Fisher is designing a child care center, he should aim for having the circulation patterns run through activity areas and interest areas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Compared to a large open classroom and play yard, an early childhood environment with many small areas is more likely to encourage cooperation among children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The Reggio Emilia schools are well known for designing authentic projects for children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which educational theorists emphasized the importance of the environment to young children's development and learning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sigmund Freud and Erik Erikson 
B)  John Locke and John Dewey 
C)  Maria Montessori, Loris Malaguzzi and Emmi Pikler 
D)  Albert Bandura and B. F. Skinner 
A)  Sigmund Freud and Erik Erikson 
B)  John Locke and John Dewey 
C)  Maria Montessori, Loris Malaguzzi and Emmi Pikler 
D)  Albert Bandura and B. F. Skinner

Question 5

Regarding space in an early childhood environment, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The minimum recommended space requirement is 25 square feet per child. 
B)  When it comes to space, the more the better. 
C)  Different age groups need their own discrete spaces separate from other age groups. 
D)  When the right adult-child ratios are met, the size of the group in the space doesn't matter. 
A)  The minimum recommended space requirement is 25 square feet per child. 
B)  When it comes to space, the more the better. 
C)  Different age groups need their own discrete spaces separate from other age groups. 
D)  When the right adult-child ratios are met, the size of the group in the space doesn't matter.

Question 6

What is the first step in planning an early childhood education environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  finding out the state regulations and licensing standards 
B)  planning how the environment will match children's interests, developmental levels, and needs 
C)  obtaining adequate liability insurance 
D)  deciding how the environment will reflect program goals and values 
A)  finding out the state regulations and licensing standards 
B)  planning how the environment will match children's interests, developmental levels, and needs 
C)  obtaining adequate liability insurance 
D)  deciding how the environment will reflect program goals and values

Question 7

Of the following areas in Ms. Melanie's four-year-old preschool classroom, which is considered an interest center?

Accepted Answer

A)  the area used for cleaning up after painting and other messy art activities 
B)  the space where the class aquarium is located 
C)  the outdoor climbing equipment 
D)  the space where children eat their snacks 
A)  the area used for cleaning up after painting and other messy art activities 
B)  the space where the class aquarium is located 
C)  the outdoor climbing equipment 
D)  the space where children eat their snacks

Question 8

According to the author of your text, the majority of people report that their favorite childhood environment was an outdoor space away from other people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Florida Friends School has several areas scattered throughout the school with special visual displays. The displays have no particular purpose, except for students, teachers, and staff to have something visually interesting and pleasing to look at. Florida Friends School is using the environment to reflect which value?

Accepted Answer

A)  aesthetics 
B)  cooperation 
C)  authenticity 
D)  exploration 
A)  aesthetics 
B)  cooperation 
C)  authenticity 
D)  exploration

Question 10

In the story of Miss Dee Dee's early childhood education program presented in the text, which environmental aspect was emphasized?

Accepted Answer

A)  the safety of the environment 
B)  the environment reflecting the program's goals and values 
C)  the developmental appropriateness of the environment 
D)  the sanitation and cleanliness of the environment 
A)  the safety of the environment 
B)  the environment reflecting the program's goals and values 
C)  the developmental appropriateness of the environment 
D)  the sanitation and cleanliness of the environment

Question 11

Frank Ford is planning the environment for his day care center. Frank is sure to have places where the children can move about freely inside, as well as places where they can have down time to relax or play quietly. With which dimension of the learning environment are Frank's plans concerned?

Accepted Answer

A)  soft/hard dimension 
B)  mobility dimensions 
C)  intrusion/seclusion dimension 
D)  simple/complex dimension 
A)  soft/hard dimension 
B)  mobility dimensions 
C)  intrusion/seclusion dimension 
D)  simple/complex dimension

Question 12

Licensing standards vary by state and will impact the planning of the physical environment, including the organization of the physical-care centers and the amount of play space per child.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Interest centers and gross motor learning spaces can be set up inside or outside, but physical care centers should always be set up inside.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Describe how an early childhood environment can reflect each of the following goals: individuality, independence, interdependence, cooperation, authenticity, exploration, and aesthetics.

Accepted Answer

Individuality is emphasized through the

While Nate Fisher is designing a child care center, he should aim for having the circulation patterns run through activity areas and interest areas.

Compared to a large open classroom and play yard, an early childhood environment with many small areas is more likely to encourage cooperation among children.

The Reggio Emilia schools are well known for designing authentic projects for children.

Which educational theorists emphasized the importance of the environment to young children's development and learning?

Regarding space in an early childhood environment, which of the following statements is TRUE?

What is the first step in planning an early childhood education environment?

Of the following areas in Ms. Melanie's four-year-old preschool classroom, which is considered an interest center?

According to the author of your text, the majority of people report that their favorite childhood environment was an outdoor space away from other people.

In the story of Miss Dee Dee's early childhood education program presented in the text, which environmental aspect was emphasized?

Frank Ford is planning the environment for his day care center. Frank is sure to have places where the children can move about freely inside, as well as places where they can have down time to relax or play quietly. With which dimension of the learning environment are Frank's plans concerned?

Licensing standards vary by state and will impact the planning of the physical environment, including the organization of the physical-care centers and the amount of play space per child.

Interest centers and gross motor learning spaces can be set up inside or outside, but physical care centers should always be set up inside.

Describe how an early childhood environment can reflect each of the following goals: individuality, independence, interdependence, cooperation, authenticity, exploration, and aesthetics.

Early Childhood Education As a Career

First Things First: Health and Safety Through Observation and Supervision

Communicating With Young Children

Facilitating Young Childrens Work and Play

Guiding Young Childrens Behavior

The Teacher As Model

Modeling Adult Relationships in Early Childhood Settings

Creating a Social-Emotional Environment

Routines

Developmental Tasks As the Curriculum:how to Support Children at Each Stage

Observing, Recording, and Assessing

Enhancing Childrens Learning and Development Through Language and Emergent Literacy

Fostering Joy in Developmentally Appropriate Experiences in Math and Science

Integrating Art, Music, and Social Studies Into a Holistic Curriculum

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Exam 8: Setting up the Physical Environment

While Nate Fisher is designing a child care center, he should aim for having the circulation patterns run through activity areas and interest areas.

Compared to a large open classroom and play yard, an early childhood environment with many small areas is more likely to encourage cooperation among children.

The Reggio Emilia schools are well known for designing authentic projects for children.

Which educational theorists emphasized the importance of the environment to young children's development and learning?

Regarding space in an early childhood environment, which of the following statements is TRUE?

What is the first step in planning an early childhood education environment?

Of the following areas in Ms. Melanie's four-year-old preschool classroom, which is considered an interest center?

According to the author of your text, the majority of people report that their favorite childhood environment was an outdoor space away from other people.

In the story of Miss Dee Dee's early childhood education program presented in the text, which environmental aspect was emphasized?

Frank Ford is planning the environment for his day care center. Frank is sure to have places where the children can move about freely inside, as well as places where they can have down time to relax or play quietly. With which dimension of the learning environment are Frank's plans concerned?

Licensing standards vary by state and will impact the planning of the physical environment, including the organization of the physical-care centers and the amount of play space per child.

Interest centers and gross motor learning spaces can be set up inside or outside, but physical care centers should always be set up inside.

Describe how an early childhood environment can reflect each of the following goals: individuality, independence, interdependence, cooperation, authenticity, exploration, and aesthetics.

Early Childhood Education As a Career

First Things First: Health and Safety Through Observation and Supervision

Communicating With Young Children

Facilitating Young Childrens Work and Play

Guiding Young Childrens Behavior

The Teacher As Model

Modeling Adult Relationships in Early Childhood Settings

Creating a Social-Emotional Environment

Routines

Developmental Tasks As the Curriculum:how to Support Children at Each Stage

Observing, Recording, and Assessing

Enhancing Childrens Learning and Development Through Language and Emergent Literacy

Fostering Joy in Developmentally Appropriate Experiences in Math and Science

Integrating Art, Music, and Social Studies Into a Holistic Curriculum

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