Question 1

Observing how children use a particular environment can tell us about how we might alter that environment to maximize its potential.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

A checklist can be helpful in looking for characteristics of a quality environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Quality indicators of a good school are

Accepted Answer

A)  universality, comprehensiveness 
B)  proficiency, accountability 
C)  consistency, greening 
D)  resilience, assistive devices 
A)  universality, comprehensiveness 
B)  proficiency, accountability 
C)  consistency, greening 
D)  resilience, assistive devices A

Question 4

Create an evaluation tool and conduct an evaluation of an aspect of a child's environment according to the elements listed on page 245 of the text and the second half of chapter 8. Determine the most important elements that need to be addressed. Present these to a suitable audience (such as a parent group, student group, or to a political audience). Show how change might be effected.
Note: Review the assessment rubric for this task. It offers details that will help you prepare for the task and be successful as you carry it out.

Accepted Answer

To create an evaluation tool for assessi

Question 5

Separating observations from inferences allows us to evaluate environments

Accepted Answer

A)  more quickly 
B)  more objectively 
C)  more cost effectively 
D)  more sensitively 
A)  more quickly 
B)  more objectively 
C)  more cost effectively 
D)  more sensitively

Question 6

Why does a child's environment matter?

Accepted Answer

A child's environment matters for many r

Question 7

Qualitative evaluations of an environment should reflect the philosophy on which the program was established.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Our practice should be a true reflection of

Accepted Answer

A)  popular culture 
B)  our philosophy 
C)  our own values 
D)  hidden curriculum 
A)  popular culture 
B)  our philosophy 
C)  our own values 
D)  hidden curriculum

Question 9

What aspects of a child's environment could be observed by a teacher or caregiver?

Accepted Answer

Observation of the child's environment i

Question 10

Environmental evaluation and environmental observation mean the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A program review should include environmental evaluations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Based on what you already know about children and observing their unfolding development, what role do you think a child's environment has in the developmental process?

Accepted Answer

The environment plays a crucial role in

Question 13

Can you think of ways in which you might observe and record information about the child's learning environment?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are a wide variety of techniq

Question 14

Environmental observation in child care centres and schools

Accepted Answer

A)  takes the place of observing individual children 
B)  takes the place of naturalistic observation 
C)  is part of the process of ensuring quality programs 
D)  is part of the process of observing social history 
A)  takes the place of observing individual children 
B)  takes the place of naturalistic observation 
C)  is part of the process of ensuring quality programs 
D)  is part of the process of observing social history

Question 15

Why might you want to assess a child's environment rather than observe the child directly?

Accepted Answer

Looking at the child's environment can g

Question 16

Some elements of the environment are challenging to evaluate because

Accepted Answer

A)  the values on which the environment is based cannot easily be recorded on a checklist 
B)  teachers will behave well when they know they are being watched 
C)  children will behave in a silly way when they know they are being watched 
D)  each room is different 
A)  the values on which the environment is based cannot easily be recorded on a checklist 
B)  teachers will behave well when they know they are being watched 
C)  children will behave in a silly way when they know they are being watched 
D)  each room is different

Question 17

Reggio Emilia views the environment as the third teacher.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

We hear many concerns about the global environment. Is there a role concerning the environment that educators working with young children can play?

Accepted Answer

Yes, educators working with young childr

Question 19

Only supervisors of child care centres and principals of schools conduct environmental evaluations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following parts of the environment could be altered with the least cost?

Accepted Answer

A)  using a new testing system to measure the children's performance 
B)  seeking extra staff to reduce the adult-child ratio 
C)  setting up new learning centres with curriculum materials 
D)  moving around the furniture to maximize the use of the area 
A)  using a new testing system to measure the children's performance 
B)  seeking extra staff to reduce the adult-child ratio 
C)  setting up new learning centres with curriculum materials 
D)  moving around the furniture to maximize the use of the area

Observing how children use a particular environment can tell us about how we might alter that environment to maximize its potential.

A checklist can be helpful in looking for characteristics of a quality environment.

Quality indicators of a good school are

Separating observations from inferences allows us to evaluate environments

Why does a child's environment matter?

Qualitative evaluations of an environment should reflect the philosophy on which the program was established.

Our practice should be a true reflection of

What aspects of a child's environment could be observed by a teacher or caregiver?

Environmental evaluation and environmental observation mean the same thing.

A program review should include environmental evaluations.

Based on what you already know about children and observing their unfolding development, what role do you think a child's environment has in the developmental process?

Can you think of ways in which you might observe and record information about the child's learning environment?

Environmental observation in child care centres and schools

Why might you want to assess a child's environment rather than observe the child directly?

Some elements of the environment are challenging to evaluate because

Reggio Emilia views the environment as the third teacher.

We hear many concerns about the global environment. Is there a role concerning the environment that educators working with young children can play?

Only supervisors of child care centres and principals of schools conduct environmental evaluations.

Which of the following parts of the environment could be altered with the least cost?

Observation: An Introduction

Lenses and Filters

Observing Children Through the Lens of Early Childhood Development

Observing Children Through the Lens of Play

Narrative Observations

Methods of Observing and Recording

Observations That Give Cause for Concern

Authentic Assessment and Portfolios

Documentation and Reflection

Analyzing Observations and Evidence and Responding to Findings

Filters

Exam 7: Observing and Evaluating Childrens Environments

Observing how children use a particular environment can tell us about how we might alter that environment to maximize its potential.

A checklist can be helpful in looking for characteristics of a quality environment.

Quality indicators of a good school are

Separating observations from inferences allows us to evaluate environments

Why does a child's environment matter?

Qualitative evaluations of an environment should reflect the philosophy on which the program was established.

Our practice should be a true reflection of

What aspects of a child's environment could be observed by a teacher or caregiver?

Environmental evaluation and environmental observation mean the same thing.

A program review should include environmental evaluations.

Based on what you already know about children and observing their unfolding development, what role do you think a child's environment has in the developmental process?

Can you think of ways in which you might observe and record information about the child's learning environment?

Environmental observation in child care centres and schools

Why might you want to assess a child's environment rather than observe the child directly?

Some elements of the environment are challenging to evaluate because

Reggio Emilia views the environment as the third teacher.

We hear many concerns about the global environment. Is there a role concerning the environment that educators working with young children can play?

Only supervisors of child care centres and principals of schools conduct environmental evaluations.

Which of the following parts of the environment could be altered with the least cost?

Observation: An Introduction

Lenses and Filters

Observing Children Through the Lens of Early Childhood Development

Observing Children Through the Lens of Play

Narrative Observations

Methods of Observing and Recording

Observations That Give Cause for Concern

Authentic Assessment and Portfolios

Documentation and Reflection

Analyzing Observations and Evidence and Responding to Findings

Filters