Question 1

Last year, Juan taught preschoolers, but this year he is taking care of primary school children. Considering this, how should Juan change his schedule?

Accepted Answer

A)  Add more time for cleanup. 
B)  Add more naps throughout the day. 
C)  Decrease the teacher-led activities from 15 minutes to 10 minutes. 
D)  Increase the reading time from 15 minutes to 30 minutes. 
A)  Add more time for cleanup. 
B)  Add more naps throughout the day. 
C)  Decrease the teacher-led activities from 15 minutes to 10 minutes. 
D)  Increase the reading time from 15 minutes to 30 minutes.

Question 2

Explain various way a family can be involved in an early childhood program.

Accepted Answer

Parents and other family members can pro

Question 3

Children should move from very active involvement to being very quiet to develop discipline.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which example would best help infants and toddlers transition from an individual to a group schedule?

Accepted Answer

A)  Larry has three caregivers when he is two years old. 
B)  Jessica has the same caregiver from infancy to age three. 
C)  Dmitri has one caregiver from infancy through age two and another at age three. 
D)  Sophia has two caregivers during infancy and two others when she is a toddler. 
A)  Larry has three caregivers when he is two years old. 
B)  Jessica has the same caregiver from infancy to age three. 
C)  Dmitri has one caregiver from infancy through age two and another at age three. 
D)  Sophia has two caregivers during infancy and two others when she is a toddler.

Question 5

Jacob attends a school in which play is integrated into most of his learning activities. Considering this, Jacob most likely attends a(n) ______ school.

Accepted Answer

A)  early childhood 
B)  elementary 
C)  middle 
D)  high 
A)  early childhood 
B)  elementary 
C)  middle 
D)  high

Question 6

Which of the following is an accurate statement about emergent curriculum?

Accepted Answer

A)  Teachers emphasize challenging children beyond their grade level. 
B)  Children learn from teachers by carefully observing them. 
C)  It sees children as needy instead of competent. 
D)  It sees children as strong instead of weak. 
A)  Teachers emphasize challenging children beyond their grade level. 
B)  Children learn from teachers by carefully observing them. 
C)  It sees children as needy instead of competent. 
D)  It sees children as strong instead of weak.

Question 7

The largest block(s) of time each day should be reserved for activity time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Why are young children better behaved when doing self-selected activities?

Accepted Answer

Children feel more invested in the activ

Question 9

Which example would most likely be considered a large-group activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  A teacher asks open-ended questions of children to provoke discussion. 
B)  A teacher gives children a break to eat snacks. 
C)  A teacher and children work on a puzzle. 
D)  Teachers and children meet to solve the problem of sharing toys during play time. 
A)  A teacher asks open-ended questions of children to provoke discussion. 
B)  A teacher gives children a break to eat snacks. 
C)  A teacher and children work on a puzzle. 
D)  Teachers and children meet to solve the problem of sharing toys during play time.

Question 10

Indoor activities require more planning by teachers than outdoor activities do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Give an example of children's ideas being converted into curriculum, and name the type of curriculum that stresses doing this. Avoid giving examples presented in the text.

Accepted Answer

Examples will vary, but should correctly

Question 12

Which of the following is an accurate statement about lesson plans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children should be left unaware of the lesson's objectives. 
B)  Lesson plans should provide a loosely-defined time frame. 
C)  Any teacher should be able to use them. 
D)  Lesson plans are the smallest element of curriculum planning. 
A)  Children should be left unaware of the lesson's objectives. 
B)  Lesson plans should provide a loosely-defined time frame. 
C)  Any teacher should be able to use them. 
D)  Lesson plans are the smallest element of curriculum planning.

Question 13

In programs where children arrive at different times, which of the following should be scheduled during arrival time?

Accepted Answer

A)  teacher-led activities 
B)  self-selected activities 
C)  meals 
D)  naps 
A)  teacher-led activities 
B)  self-selected activities 
C)  meals 
D)  naps

Question 14

Frequent family-teacher communication can encourage parents to be part of the early childhood program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Children take part in cooperative drawing, which involves creating art as a team. During this time, the teacher focuses on how each child participates in the task. This example is most likely a(n) ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  small-group activity 
B)  outdoor activity 
C)  large-group activity 
D)  rest activity 
A)  small-group activity 
B)  outdoor activity 
C)  large-group activity 
D)  rest activity

Question 16

A teacher comes from a Swedish background, but most of the children in her group have a Chinese background. Considering this, which action would be most effective for the teacher?

Accepted Answer

A)  Read about cultural practices in China and use this knowledge when planning programs. 
B)  Plan many programs that integrate Swedish culture, and explain the background to children. 
C)  Base her curriculum on the school system in China. 
D)  Make sure most activities lack any cultural emphasis. 
A)  Read about cultural practices in China and use this knowledge when planning programs. 
B)  Plan many programs that integrate Swedish culture, and explain the background to children. 
C)  Base her curriculum on the school system in China. 
D)  Make sure most activities lack any cultural emphasis.

Question 17

Most children have an innate desire to learn.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The timing of meals for preschoolers should be dictated by ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the teacher's needs 
B)  the children's needs 
C)  a predictable schedule 
D)  the overall curriculum 
A)  the teacher's needs 
B)  the children's needs 
C)  a predictable schedule 
D)  the overall curriculum

Question 19

Which of the following is the most effective way to plan units?

Accepted Answer

A)  Units should be well defined and have a rigid time frame. 
B)  Each unit should center around the teacher's needs. 
C)  Units should last one to two days. 
D)  Each unit should be based on a group of objectives. 
A)  Units should be well defined and have a rigid time frame. 
B)  Each unit should center around the teacher's needs. 
C)  Units should last one to two days. 
D)  Each unit should be based on a group of objectives.

Question 20

Which example would most likely take place during activity time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Two five-year-olds swap fruits during lunch. 
B)  After an art project, a group of five-year-olds straighten up the room. 
C)  A group of four-year-olds sing holiday songs. 
D)  A group of four-year-olds take a nap for one hour. 
A)  Two five-year-olds swap fruits during lunch. 
B)  After an art project, a group of five-year-olds straighten up the room. 
C)  A group of four-year-olds sing holiday songs. 
D)  A group of four-year-olds take a nap for one hour.

Last year, Juan taught preschoolers, but this year he is taking care of primary school children. Considering this, how should Juan change his schedule?

Explain various way a family can be involved in an early childhood program.

Children should move from very active involvement to being very quiet to develop discipline.

Which example would best help infants and toddlers transition from an individual to a group schedule?

Jacob attends a school in which play is integrated into most of his learning activities. Considering this, Jacob most likely attends a(n) ______ school.

Which of the following is an accurate statement about emergent curriculum?

The largest block(s) of time each day should be reserved for activity time.

Why are young children better behaved when doing self-selected activities?

Which example would most likely be considered a large-group activity?

Indoor activities require more planning by teachers than outdoor activities do.

Give an example of children's ideas being converted into curriculum, and name the type of curriculum that stresses doing this. Avoid giving examples presented in the text.

Which of the following is an accurate statement about lesson plans?

In programs where children arrive at different times, which of the following should be scheduled during arrival time?

Frequent family-teacher communication can encourage parents to be part of the early childhood program.

Children take part in cooperative drawing, which involves creating art as a team. During this time, the teacher focuses on how each child participates in the task. This example is most likely a(n) ______.

A teacher comes from a Swedish background, but most of the children in her group have a Chinese background. Considering this, which action would be most effective for the teacher?

Most children have an innate desire to learn.

The timing of meals for preschoolers should be dictated by ______.

Which of the following is the most effective way to plan units?

Which example would most likely take place during activity time?

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

Last year, Juan taught preschoolers, but this year he is taking care of primary school children. Considering this, how should Juan change his schedule?

Explain various way a family can be involved in an early childhood program.

Children should move from very active involvement to being very quiet to develop discipline.

Which example would best help infants and toddlers transition from an individual to a group schedule?

Jacob attends a school in which play is integrated into most of his learning activities. Considering this, Jacob most likely attends a(n) ______ school.

Which of the following is an accurate statement about emergent curriculum?

The largest block(s) of time each day should be reserved for activity time.

Why are young children better behaved when doing self-selected activities?

Which example would most likely be considered a large-group activity?

Indoor activities require more planning by teachers than outdoor activities do.

Give an example of children's ideas being converted into curriculum, and name the type of curriculum that stresses doing this. Avoid giving examples presented in the text.

Which of the following is an accurate statement about lesson plans?

In programs where children arrive at different times, which of the following should be scheduled during arrival time?

Frequent family-teacher communication can encourage parents to be part of the early childhood program.

Children take part in cooperative drawing, which involves creating art as a team. During this time, the teacher focuses on how each child participates in the task. This example is most likely a(n) ______.

A teacher comes from a Swedish background, but most of the children in her group have a Chinese background. Considering this, which action would be most effective for the teacher?

Most children have an innate desire to learn.

The timing of meals for preschoolers should be dictated by ______.

Which of the following is the most effective way to plan units?

Which example would most likely take place during activity time?

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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