Exam 1: The Scope of and Need for Early Childhood Education

What trends are happening in early childhood education as it moves into the future?

Integrated curriculum acknowledges the importance of all aspects of human development rather than focusing primarily on the cognitive.

Which example shows the influence of NAEYC on DAP?

Give an example of a family dealing with child poverty, and provide at least two causes for this situation.

______ quality includes characteristics such as adult-to-child ratio, group size, and teachers' education.

Which group would most likely have children who are highly cooperative, innovative, and verbal?

Explain the difference between enrichment and compensation activities. Give an example of each.

Which example represents a predicted future direction for child care programs?

In recent years, the media has focused mainly on which of the following aspects of education for young children?

According to studies, which of the following would most likely have the lowest quality of child care?

Which is the most pressing need for publicly funded programs for young children?

A core concept of the field of early childhood education is the importance of matching practice with what we know about the development of young children.

Give an example that shows why a family might have to switch from using child care provided by extended family members to center-based care.

Process quality includes characteristics that could be viewed as more indirect.

Four-year-old Marietta wishes she had more friends who are her age. Judging from this information, Marietta would benefit the most from a program that provides ______.

Which of the following is an accurate statement about CLASS?

Which of the following shows a predicted difference between present-day child care programs and child care programs in the future?

A church sponsors the Little Heaven Child Care Center. Considering this, the center is most likely ______.

Identify three ways that employers can help support their employee's child care needs.

Compare how family life before World War II was different from family life today, and discuss how that affects early child care needs.