Exam 8: The Physical Environment

Martel wants the environment of his classroom to improve the self-esteem of his students. What can he add to best achieve his goal?

Materials that convey a sense of equality and tolerance are ______.

Explain how classroom organization influences student independence, productivity, and adherence to rules.

Mikhail is designing the dramatic play area for his wife's early childhood education classroom. Which items should he put there?

Keith just bought a lot next to his school, where he wants to build an outdoor playground. Unfortunately, he is uninformed about safety issues. What things would you tell him to keep in mind to make sure his playground equipment is safe?

Children with limited mobility rely on facilities with ______.

Classroom furnishings should be arranged to make running seem natural.

The environment for infants and toddlers should ______.

Prop boxes organized around different themes, such as bubbles, gardens, and boots, are known as ______.

Children with developmental challenges usually need special equipment.

For which age group is it most important to provide a home-like atmosphere?

Briefly describe the equipment needed in an early childhood classroom.

The size of a classroom has little influence on what equipment can be used there.

Melinda wants her classroom to convey a sense of security and comfort. What could she add to achieve this?

A French study found that students experienced elevated stress when there was less than ______ square feet per student in the classroom.

Manuel is helping his sister and her spouse set up their early childhood classroom. They have told him to organize a sensory table. What type of things should Manuel put on the sensory table?

Montessori equipment can be purchased in most retail outlets.

Mr. Ray is a new early childhood teacher. He has designed his classroom to turn small secluded areas into play spaces. This use of space will most likely result in play that is ______.

Materials that match a child's age and ability are ______.

Teachers find their jobs more enjoyable when the environment is ______.