Question 1

A self-demand schedule is used for ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  infants 
B)  younger toddlers 
C)  older toddlers 
D)  preschoolers 
A)  infants 
B)  younger toddlers 
C)  older toddlers 
D)  preschoolers A

Question 2

What factors should be taken into consideration when balancing child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities?

Accepted Answer

Teachers should realize that child-initiated activities and teacher-initiated activities cultivate different skills in children. When young children are allowed to decide how they will spend their time, they develop qualities such as autonomy, judgment, independent decision-making, social give-and-take, initiative, exploration, and creativity. However, with teacher-initiated activities, children develop a reasonable amount of compliance, learn the importance of understanding the rules of group behavior, and accept the authority and wisdom of adults. Generally, when adults convey respect for and trust in the ability of children to make appropriate decisions, children will reciprocate with enthusiastic participation in adult-initiated activities. Therefore, a balance of the two types of activities is important.

Question 3

A centerwide schedule provides a large amount of flexibility for child care centers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Give an example that shows how a teacher can assure parents that their children are receiving the necessary knowledge and skills in an early childhood program.

Accepted Answer

Examples will vary, but should show a th

Question 5

Give an example of effectively scheduling active and quiet times using four time blocks.

Accepted Answer

Example will vary, but should show a tho

Question 6

Young children should focus on the roles of family members, instead of on different family forms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Give an example of a unit, and include the main components.

Accepted Answer

Examples will vary, but should show a th

Question 8

Most of the day's activities should be child-selected and allow children to move from activity to activity at their own pace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is the difference between lesson plans and activities?

Accepted Answer

Lesson plans are a larger element of cur

Question 10

How are outdoor activities similar to and different from indoor activities.

Accepted Answer

Both outdoor and indoor activities requi

Question 11

How can a schedule help to provide security for young children?

Accepted Answer

A)  by providing tasks that are challenging 
B)  by providing discipline so children will not misbehave 
C)  by providing surprises to relieve boredom 
D)  by providing a predictable order to the day 
A)  by providing tasks that are challenging 
B)  by providing discipline so children will not misbehave 
C)  by providing surprises to relieve boredom 
D)  by providing a predictable order to the day

Question 12

Which schedule most needs to be readjusted?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children have outdoor play for 45 minutes, listen to a story for 20 minutes, and do self-selected activities for 30 minutes. 
B)  Children draw pictures 20 minutes, have outdoor play for 45 minutes, and listen to a story for 15 minutes. 
C)  Children listen to a story for 30 minutes, nap for one hour, and listen to a lesson for 15 minutes. 
D)  Children have a treasure hunt for 30 minutes, draw pictures for 20 minutes, and have outdoor play for 45 minutes. 
A)  Children have outdoor play for 45 minutes, listen to a story for 20 minutes, and do self-selected activities for 30 minutes. 
B)  Children draw pictures 20 minutes, have outdoor play for 45 minutes, and listen to a story for 15 minutes. 
C)  Children listen to a story for 30 minutes, nap for one hour, and listen to a lesson for 15 minutes. 
D)  Children have a treasure hunt for 30 minutes, draw pictures for 20 minutes, and have outdoor play for 45 minutes.

Question 13

Which example best shows a school schedule for primary school children?

Accepted Answer

A)  The schedule is extremely flexible, allowing the child's needs to dictate it. 
B)  The schedule has set times for self-initiated activities, structured learning, and a meal. 
C)  The schedule allows for much more self-initiated activities than structured learning. 
D)  The schedule consists mainly of structured learning with set times for meals and snacks. 
A)  The schedule is extremely flexible, allowing the child's needs to dictate it. 
B)  The schedule has set times for self-initiated activities, structured learning, and a meal. 
C)  The schedule allows for much more self-initiated activities than structured learning. 
D)  The schedule consists mainly of structured learning with set times for meals and snacks.

Question 14

Which of the following provides unifying themes around which activities are planned?

Accepted Answer

A)  lesson plans 
B)  units 
C)  field trips 
D)  tasks 
A)  lesson plans 
B)  units 
C)  field trips 
D)  tasks

Question 15

How would a small-group activity in a traditional program differ from a small-group activity in an emergent curriculum program?

Accepted Answer

In a traditional program, small-group ac

Question 16

Small-group activities usually include 10 to 12 students and often last about half an hour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which example shows the advantage of a flexible schedule?

Accepted Answer

A)  A teacher keeps the order of the daily schedule the same to help the children feel secure. 
B)  The schedule allows one hour for the most popular activity, playing outside. 
C)  Because it is a warm day for winter, the teacher does an activity outside instead of inside. 
D)  The schedule allows times for snacks throughout the day. 
A)  A teacher keeps the order of the daily schedule the same to help the children feel secure. 
B)  The schedule allows one hour for the most popular activity, playing outside. 
C)  Because it is a warm day for winter, the teacher does an activity outside instead of inside. 
D)  The schedule allows times for snacks throughout the day.

Question 18

Which of the following is an accurate statement about naps for young children?

Accepted Answer

A)  They should happen immediately before lunch. 
B)  They should happen during the middle of the day. 
C)  They should last about half an hour. 
D)  They should happen at the end of the day. 
A)  They should happen immediately before lunch. 
B)  They should happen during the middle of the day. 
C)  They should last about half an hour. 
D)  They should happen at the end of the day.

Question 19

Which example shows a less active time?

Accepted Answer

A)  A small group of children dramatize a story. 
B)  A large group of children do a scavenger hunt. 
C)  A small group of children play hopscotch outside. 
D)  A large group of children listen to the teacher read a story. 
A)  A small group of children dramatize a story. 
B)  A large group of children do a scavenger hunt. 
C)  A small group of children play hopscotch outside. 
D)  A large group of children listen to the teacher read a story.

Question 20

Which example would most likely encourage parents to be part of early childhood programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Although the school doesn't stress family involvement, Leslie's teachers communicate with her parents once every two weeks. 
B)  Although teachers rarely communicate with Peter's parents, the school emphasizes family involvement. 
C)  A teacher communicates with Betsy's parents at least once a month, even though the school doesn't prioritize teacher-parent relations. 
D)  A teacher communicates with Lawrence's parents at least once a week, which supports the school's policy on teacher-parent relations. 
A)  Although the school doesn't stress family involvement, Leslie's teachers communicate with her parents once every two weeks. 
B)  Although teachers rarely communicate with Peter's parents, the school emphasizes family involvement. 
C)  A teacher communicates with Betsy's parents at least once a month, even though the school doesn't prioritize teacher-parent relations. 
D)  A teacher communicates with Lawrence's parents at least once a week, which supports the school's policy on teacher-parent relations.

A self-demand schedule is used for ______.

What factors should be taken into consideration when balancing child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities?

A centerwide schedule provides a large amount of flexibility for child care centers.

Give an example that shows how a teacher can assure parents that their children are receiving the necessary knowledge and skills in an early childhood program.

Give an example of effectively scheduling active and quiet times using four time blocks.

Young children should focus on the roles of family members, instead of on different family forms.

Give an example of a unit, and include the main components.

Most of the day's activities should be child-selected and allow children to move from activity to activity at their own pace.

What is the difference between lesson plans and activities?

How are outdoor activities similar to and different from indoor activities.

How can a schedule help to provide security for young children?

Which schedule most needs to be readjusted?

Which example best shows a school schedule for primary school children?

Which of the following provides unifying themes around which activities are planned?

How would a small-group activity in a traditional program differ from a small-group activity in an emergent curriculum program?

Small-group activities usually include 10 to 12 students and often last about half an hour.

Which example shows the advantage of a flexible schedule?

Which of the following is an accurate statement about naps for young children?

Which example shows a less active time?

Which example would most likely encourage parents to be part of early childhood programs?

The Scope of and Need for Early Childhood Education

The Children

The Families

The Teachers and Caregivers

Rationale Supporting Early Childhood Education

Accountability, Standards, and Assessment

Helping Children Cope With Stress

The Physical Environment

Creative Development Through the Curriculum

Physical Development Through the Curriculum

Cognitive Development Through the Curriculum

Language Development Through the Curriculum

Social-Emotional Development Through the Curriculum

Guiding Routines and Group Activities

Guiding Social Behaviors

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Exam 9: Scheduling and Curriculum Planning

A self-demand schedule is used for ______.

What factors should be taken into consideration when balancing child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities?

A centerwide schedule provides a large amount of flexibility for child care centers.

Give an example that shows how a teacher can assure parents that their children are receiving the necessary knowledge and skills in an early childhood program.

Give an example of effectively scheduling active and quiet times using four time blocks.

Young children should focus on the roles of family members, instead of on different family forms.

Give an example of a unit, and include the main components.

Most of the day's activities should be child-selected and allow children to move from activity to activity at their own pace.

What is the difference between lesson plans and activities?

How are outdoor activities similar to and different from indoor activities.

How can a schedule help to provide security for young children?

Which schedule most needs to be readjusted?

Which example best shows a school schedule for primary school children?

Which of the following provides unifying themes around which activities are planned?

How would a small-group activity in a traditional program differ from a small-group activity in an emergent curriculum program?

Small-group activities usually include 10 to 12 students and often last about half an hour.

Which example shows the advantage of a flexible schedule?

Which of the following is an accurate statement about naps for young children?

Which example shows a less active time?

Which example would most likely encourage parents to be part of early childhood programs?

The Scope of and Need for Early Childhood Education

The Children

The Families

The Teachers and Caregivers

Rationale Supporting Early Childhood Education

Accountability, Standards, and Assessment

Helping Children Cope With Stress

The Physical Environment

Creative Development Through the Curriculum

Physical Development Through the Curriculum

Cognitive Development Through the Curriculum

Language Development Through the Curriculum

Social-Emotional Development Through the Curriculum

Guiding Routines and Group Activities

Guiding Social Behaviors

Filters