Question 1

Teacher-structured activities should be the major portion of any day for children with disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

A consistent routine, with warnings prior to transitions and expectations as to what the children should be doing, is helpful for some children but not a necessary part of a well-planned learning environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

When making a schedule, one should base it on:

Accepted Answer

A)  the type of program and number of children. 
B)  the number and ages of children. 
C)  the types of disabilities the children have. 
D)  the type of program, number of teachers, and type of children. 
A)  the type of program and number of children. 
B)  the number and ages of children. 
C)  the types of disabilities the children have. 
D)  the type of program, number of teachers, and type of children. D

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a schedule that may be problematic for some children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children come in from recess and quietly look at books prior to being called to circle. 
B)  Children finish their snacks, then after clearing their spot, they transition to the playground where a teacher is waiting. 
C)  Children come in from recess and find their carpet square for story time. 
D)  At the end of the day, first graders draw a picture to accompany their morning writing. 
A)  Children come in from recess and quietly look at books prior to being called to circle. 
B)  Children finish their snacks, then after clearing their spot, they transition to the playground where a teacher is waiting. 
C)  Children come in from recess and find their carpet square for story time. 
D)  At the end of the day, first graders draw a picture to accompany their morning writing.

Question 5

When children cannot open a drawer that is stuck or use a toy that is broken, they develop induced incompetence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

While visibility in the classroom is important, children also need private places where they can enjoy solitude while observing the actions of others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When materials and activities are offered at different levels and with different choices of products, it is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  individualized transitioning. 
B)  curriculum planning. 
C)  differentiation. 
D)  individualized education plan. 
A)  individualized transitioning. 
B)  curriculum planning. 
C)  differentiation. 
D)  individualized education plan.

Question 8

Specialized equipment tends to brand children, and the use of special equipment should be decreased whenever feasible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

All children can benefit from large blocks of time of unstructured play.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

All therapeutic equipment should be shared by others for health and safety reasons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to the text, teachers should be flexible in allowing children to move toys and materials from one play area to another because it provides an opportunity for children to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Learn how to put things away in the correct location or center 
B)  Expand on their play and creativity 
C)  Have more room to play 
D)  Generalize play skills across areas 
A)  Learn how to put things away in the correct location or center 
B)  Expand on their play and creativity 
C)  Have more room to play 
D)  Generalize play skills across areas

Question 12

The intentional incorporation of specific learning objectives into play and routine classroom activities is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  incidental learning. 
B)  embedded learning opportunities. 
C)  scheduled learning activities. 
D)  learning goals schedule. 
A)  incidental learning. 
B)  embedded learning opportunities. 
C)  scheduled learning activities. 
D)  learning goals schedule.

Question 13

How does the National Program for Playground Safety (NPPS) determine what constitutes a safe playground for children?

Accepted Answer

A)  According to the principle that "the best playgrounds are never finished" 
B)  Safe swings, slides, and climbers 
C)  Adequate supervision and suitable fall surfacing 
D)  Adequate supervision, age-appropriate design, suitable fall surfacing, and equipment and surface maintenance 
A)  According to the principle that "the best playgrounds are never finished" 
B)  Safe swings, slides, and climbers 
C)  Adequate supervision and suitable fall surfacing 
D)  Adequate supervision, age-appropriate design, suitable fall surfacing, and equipment and surface maintenance

Question 14

The environment should always promote dependence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Provide three ways that logical and organized arrangements in the classroom contribute to the child's independence.

Accepted Answer

(Answers may vary) Logical and organized

Question 16

Independence is possible only in a safe and secure learning environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Free play, child-initiated activities, and free choice are other names for:

Accepted Answer

A)  self-help skills. 
B)  independence learning. 
C)  preventative discipline. 
D)  discovery learning. 
A)  self-help skills. 
B)  independence learning. 
C)  preventative discipline. 
D)  discovery learning.

Question 18

What is true about an inclusive classroom for preschoolers?

Accepted Answer

A)  A bathroom may include a handrail or footstools. 
B)  A special area may be designated for the needs of children with disabilities. 
C)  A playground may not be necessary. 
D)  A sleeping area is not necessary. 
A)  A bathroom may include a handrail or footstools. 
B)  A special area may be designated for the needs of children with disabilities. 
C)  A playground may not be necessary. 
D)  A sleeping area is not necessary.

Question 19

Consideration must be given when scheduling transitions so all children can transition at the same pace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

During free play, it is the teacher's responsibility:

Accepted Answer

A)  to sit back, watch, and plan for the next activity. 
B)  to plan lessons for the day and week if possible while they play. 
C)  to observe the children and interact and facilitate play opportunities. 
D)  complete the developmental checklists. 
A)  to sit back, watch, and plan for the next activity. 
B)  to plan lessons for the day and week if possible while they play. 
C)  to observe the children and interact and facilitate play opportunities. 
D)  complete the developmental checklists.

Teacher-structured activities should be the major portion of any day for children with disabilities.

A consistent routine, with warnings prior to transitions and expectations as to what the children should be doing, is helpful for some children but not a necessary part of a well-planned learning environment.

When making a schedule, one should base it on:

Which of the following is an example of a schedule that may be problematic for some children?

When children cannot open a drawer that is stuck or use a toy that is broken, they develop induced incompetence.

While visibility in the classroom is important, children also need private places where they can enjoy solitude while observing the actions of others.

When materials and activities are offered at different levels and with different choices of products, it is referred to as:

Specialized equipment tends to brand children, and the use of special equipment should be decreased whenever feasible.

All children can benefit from large blocks of time of unstructured play.

All therapeutic equipment should be shared by others for health and safety reasons.

According to the text, teachers should be flexible in allowing children to move toys and materials from one play area to another because it provides an opportunity for children to do which of the following?

The intentional incorporation of specific learning objectives into play and routine classroom activities is called:

How does the National Program for Playground Safety (NPPS) determine what constitutes a safe playground for children?

The environment should always promote dependence.

Provide three ways that logical and organized arrangements in the classroom contribute to the child's independence.

Independence is possible only in a safe and secure learning environment.

Free play, child-initiated activities, and free choice are other names for:

What is true about an inclusive classroom for preschoolers?

Consideration must be given when scheduling transitions so all children can transition at the same pace.

During free play, it is the teacher's responsibility:

An Inclusive Approach to Early Education

Federal Legislation: Early Intervention and Preventionearly Intervention and Prevention

Inclusive Programs for Young Children

Normal and Exceptional Development

Developmental Disabilities: Causes and Classificationscauses and Classifications

Sensory Impairments: Hearing and Visionhearing and Vision

Physical Disabilities and Health Problems

Learning and Behavior Disorders

Partnership With Families

Assessment and the Ifspiep Process

Characteristics of Effective Teachers in Inclusive Programs

The Developmental-Behavioral Approach

Facilitating Self-Care, Adaptive, and Independence Skills

Facilitating Social Development

Facilitating Speech, Language, and Communication Skills

Facilitating Cognitive Learning

Managing Challenging Behaviors

Planning Transitions to Support Inclusion

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Exam 13: Arranging the Learning Environment

Teacher-structured activities should be the major portion of any day for children with disabilities.

A consistent routine, with warnings prior to transitions and expectations as to what the children should be doing, is helpful for some children but not a necessary part of a well-planned learning environment.

When making a schedule, one should base it on:

Which of the following is an example of a schedule that may be problematic for some children?

When children cannot open a drawer that is stuck or use a toy that is broken, they develop induced incompetence.

While visibility in the classroom is important, children also need private places where they can enjoy solitude while observing the actions of others.

When materials and activities are offered at different levels and with different choices of products, it is referred to as:

Specialized equipment tends to brand children, and the use of special equipment should be decreased whenever feasible.

All children can benefit from large blocks of time of unstructured play.

All therapeutic equipment should be shared by others for health and safety reasons.

According to the text, teachers should be flexible in allowing children to move toys and materials from one play area to another because it provides an opportunity for children to do which of the following?

The intentional incorporation of specific learning objectives into play and routine classroom activities is called:

How does the National Program for Playground Safety (NPPS) determine what constitutes a safe playground for children?

The environment should always promote dependence.

Provide three ways that logical and organized arrangements in the classroom contribute to the child's independence.

Independence is possible only in a safe and secure learning environment.

Free play, child-initiated activities, and free choice are other names for:

What is true about an inclusive classroom for preschoolers?

Consideration must be given when scheduling transitions so all children can transition at the same pace.

During free play, it is the teacher's responsibility:

An Inclusive Approach to Early Education

Federal Legislation: Early Intervention and Preventionearly Intervention and Prevention

Inclusive Programs for Young Children

Normal and Exceptional Development

Developmental Disabilities: Causes and Classificationscauses and Classifications

Sensory Impairments: Hearing and Visionhearing and Vision

Physical Disabilities and Health Problems

Learning and Behavior Disorders

Partnership With Families

Assessment and the Ifspiep Process

Characteristics of Effective Teachers in Inclusive Programs

The Developmental-Behavioral Approach

Facilitating Self-Care, Adaptive, and Independence Skills

Facilitating Social Development

Facilitating Speech, Language, and Communication Skills

Facilitating Cognitive Learning

Managing Challenging Behaviors

Planning Transitions to Support Inclusion

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