Question 1

Discovery centers create classroom chaos.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Head Start programs consult The Head Start Child Outcomes Framework when planning language arts activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Preschool educators are now urged to use organized and systematic instructional approaches in the teaching of language arts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Learning stations in classrooms can be improved by reducing distractions and allowing children to concentrate on one task at a time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Name four philosophical positions currently used as the basis for literacy program planning in U.S.preschools.

Accepted Answer

DAP,balanced,eclectic,natural,

Question 6

Literacy begins at age five,when the child attempts reading.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Curriculum webs are evolving diagrams that create a graphic representation for a particular instruction topic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Visual perception skills include a conscious noting of visual differences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Private schools test children more frequently because they have more financial resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Staffing and program resources preclude the use of discovery centers in most classrooms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The major way the No Child Left Behind Act has affected early childhood programs is its requirement that young children recognize at least 10 alphabet letters before entering kindergarten.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In some preschool teacher-planned language arts activities,teachers will

Accepted Answer

A) ​have to practice literary material beforehand. 
B) ​have to separate advanced children from average children. 
C) ​need to ignore the interests of the group and stick to the plan. 
D) ​all of these answers. 
A) ​have to practice literary material beforehand. 
B) ​have to separate advanced children from average children. 
C) ​need to ignore the interests of the group and stick to the plan. 
D) ​all of these answers.

Question 13

There are a good number of children who are not proficient readers or have literacy problems in American elementary schools.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

List the possible "downsides" of widespread use of standards for early childhood and lower elementary school program planning as discussed in the text.

Accepted Answer

Standards that are too broad and inflexi

Question 15

The text recommended the use of bold color in wall displays and charts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Professionals believe observation of children is an integral part of program planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The theme approach to instruction

Accepted Answer

A) ​usually involves step-by-step learning. 
B) ​usually involves a classroom transformation. 
C) ​usually involves a good deal of teacher-directed learning. 
D) ​none of these answers. 
A) ​usually involves step-by-step learning. 
B) ​usually involves a classroom transformation. 
C) ​usually involves a good deal of teacher-directed learning. 
D) ​none of these answers.

Question 18

A good pre-reading exercise is to have children guess at words to complete sentences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Theme instruction is

Accepted Answer

A) ​superior to other types of instruction. 
B) ​is selected frequently because it is an integrated approach. 
C) ​growing out of favor because it requires large efforts in bringing new items to class. 
A) ​superior to other types of instruction. 
B) ​is selected frequently because it is an integrated approach. 
C) ​growing out of favor because it requires large efforts in bringing new items to class.

Question 20

Standards used in preschools are designed to

Accepted Answer

A) ​clarify what exactly what will be taught. 
B) ​increase children's achievement and prepare preschoolers for kindergarten. 
C) ​ensure accountability for public money spent. 
D) ​all the above 
A) ​clarify what exactly what will be taught. 
B) ​increase children's achievement and prepare preschoolers for kindergarten. 
C) ​ensure accountability for public money spent. 
D) ​all the above

Discovery centers create classroom chaos.

Head Start programs consult The Head Start Child Outcomes Framework when planning language arts activities.

Preschool educators are now urged to use organized and systematic instructional approaches in the teaching of language arts.

Learning stations in classrooms can be improved by reducing distractions and allowing children to concentrate on one task at a time.

Name four philosophical positions currently used as the basis for literacy program planning in U.S.preschools.

Literacy begins at age five,when the child attempts reading.

Curriculum webs are evolving diagrams that create a graphic representation for a particular instruction topic.

Visual perception skills include a conscious noting of visual differences.

Private schools test children more frequently because they have more financial resources.

Staffing and program resources preclude the use of discovery centers in most classrooms.

The major way the No Child Left Behind Act has affected early childhood programs is its requirement that young children recognize at least 10 alphabet letters before entering kindergarten.

In some preschool teacher-planned language arts activities,teachers will

There are a good number of children who are not proficient readers or have literacy problems in American elementary schools.

List the possible "downsides" of widespread use of standards for early childhood and lower elementary school program planning as discussed in the text.

The text recommended the use of bold color in wall displays and charts.

Professionals believe observation of children is an integral part of program planning.

The theme approach to instruction

A good pre-reading exercise is to have children guess at words to complete sentences.

Theme instruction is

Standards used in preschools are designed to

Beginnings of Communication

The Tasks of the Toddler

Preschool Years

Understanding Differences

Promoting Language and Literacy

Developing Listening Skills

Children and Books

StoryTelling

Poetry

Language Growth Through Flannel Boards, puppetry, and Dramatization

Realizing Speaker Goals

Group Times

Print-Early Knowledge and Emerging Interest

Reading and Preschoolers

Developing a Literacy Environment

The Family-Center Partnership

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Exam 5: Achieving Language and Literacy Goals Through Program Planning

Discovery centers create classroom chaos.

Head Start programs consult The Head Start Child Outcomes Framework when planning language arts activities.

Preschool educators are now urged to use organized and systematic instructional approaches in the teaching of language arts.

Learning stations in classrooms can be improved by reducing distractions and allowing children to concentrate on one task at a time.

Name four philosophical positions currently used as the basis for literacy program planning in U.S.preschools.

Literacy begins at age five,when the child attempts reading.

Curriculum webs are evolving diagrams that create a graphic representation for a particular instruction topic.

Visual perception skills include a conscious noting of visual differences.

Private schools test children more frequently because they have more financial resources.

Staffing and program resources preclude the use of discovery centers in most classrooms.

The major way the No Child Left Behind Act has affected early childhood programs is its requirement that young children recognize at least 10 alphabet letters before entering kindergarten.

In some preschool teacher-planned language arts activities,teachers will

There are a good number of children who are not proficient readers or have literacy problems in American elementary schools.

List the possible "downsides" of widespread use of standards for early childhood and lower elementary school program planning as discussed in the text.

The text recommended the use of bold color in wall displays and charts.

Professionals believe observation of children is an integral part of program planning.

The theme approach to instruction

A good pre-reading exercise is to have children guess at words to complete sentences.

Theme instruction is

Standards used in preschools are designed to

Beginnings of Communication

The Tasks of the Toddler

Preschool Years

Understanding Differences

Promoting Language and Literacy

Developing Listening Skills

Children and Books

StoryTelling

Poetry

Language Growth Through Flannel Boards, puppetry, and Dramatization

Realizing Speaker Goals

Group Times

Print-Early Knowledge and Emerging Interest

Reading and Preschoolers

Developing a Literacy Environment

The Family-Center Partnership

Filters