Question 1

What is the difference between direct instruction and the constructivist approach when teaching children?

Accepted Answer

A direct instruction approach is a teach

Question 2

______________ approach is a teacher-centred approach that emphasizes teacher direction and control,mastery of academic skills by children,high expectations for students,and maximum time spent on learning tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) Indirect instruction 
B) Direct instruction 
C) Teacher-first 
D) Academic Mastery 
A) Indirect instruction 
B) Direct instruction 
C) Teacher-first 
D) Academic Mastery

Question 3

If you were a parent who wanted your child to be in the original Reggio Emilia school,your chances for getting your child admitted would be better if

Accepted Answer

A) you were a single parent. 
B) your child had a disability. 
C) you needed financial assistance. 
D) All of these. 
A) you were a single parent. 
B) your child had a disability. 
C) you needed financial assistance. 
D) All of these.

Question 4

Which is not an argument against the direct instruction approach?

Accepted Answer

A) Children turn into passive learners. 
B) Children are not challenged to think. 
C) The direct instruction approach does not give enough attention to content. 
D) The direct instruction approach does not lend itself to creativity. 
A) Children turn into passive learners. 
B) Children are not challenged to think. 
C) The direct instruction approach does not give enough attention to content. 
D) The direct instruction approach does not lend itself to creativity.

Question 5

According to this chapter,what approach to early childhood education views young children as competent,encourages them to learn by investigating and exploring topics that interest them,and uses a wide range of stimulating media and materials?

Accepted Answer

A) Project Head Start 
B) child-centred kindergarten 
C) Reggio Emilia approach 
D) Montessori approach 
A) Project Head Start 
B) child-centred kindergarten 
C) Reggio Emilia approach 
D) Montessori approach

Question 6

Children with a learning disability often have difficulties in

Accepted Answer

A) handwriting. 
B) spelling. 
C) composition. 
D) All of these. 
A) handwriting. 
B) spelling. 
C) composition. 
D) All of these.

Question 7

Which of the following does not characterize attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) high levels of physical activity 
B) low intelligence 
C) distractibility 
D) short attention span 
A) high levels of physical activity 
B) low intelligence 
C) distractibility 
D) short attention span

Question 8

List five positives and five negatives of technology on our lives today.

Accepted Answer

Five positives of technology on our live

Question 9

One of the criticisms of the Montessori approach is that it

Accepted Answer

A) neglects children's social development. 
B) is too expensive for most families. 
C) cannot be continued in elementary school. 
D) overemphasizes peer interaction. 
A) neglects children's social development. 
B) is too expensive for most families. 
C) cannot be continued in elementary school. 
D) overemphasizes peer interaction.

Question 10

Haley is considering placing her daughter in a program in which children often explore topics in a group.Parent participation is essential,and cooperation is a theme.What program described in the textbook would meet her needs for her child?

Accepted Answer

A) Project Head Start 
B) child-centred kindergarten 
C) Reggio Emilia approach 
D) Montessori approach 
A) Project Head Start 
B) child-centred kindergarten 
C) Reggio Emilia approach 
D) Montessori approach

Question 11

A growing number of early school specialists are becoming concerned about

Accepted Answer

A) the physical trauma caused by mandatory "recess" and "playtime." 
B) whether members of ethnic minorities should enter school at the same age as white children. 
C) the number of male elementary teachers and their negative impact on female students. 
D) the negative impact on self-esteem that is commonly experienced during the latter part of elementary school. 
A) the physical trauma caused by mandatory "recess" and "playtime." 
B) whether members of ethnic minorities should enter school at the same age as white children. 
C) the number of male elementary teachers and their negative impact on female students. 
D) the negative impact on self-esteem that is commonly experienced during the latter part of elementary school.

Question 12

As compared to younger children in elementary school,older children would rate themselves as

Accepted Answer

A) less smart. 
B) less good. 
C) less hardworking. 
D) All of these. 
A) less smart. 
B) less good. 
C) less hardworking. 
D) All of these.

Question 13

Mr.Tompkins visited a school in which direct teaching through abstract paper-and-pencil activities was presented to large groups of young children.This type of teaching is best considered

Accepted Answer

A) child-centred. 
B) teacher-centred. 
C) developmentally appropriate. 
D) developmentally inappropriate. 
A) child-centred. 
B) teacher-centred. 
C) developmentally appropriate. 
D) developmentally inappropriate.

Question 14

What behaviours would you expect from a boy who watches violent television shows?

Accepted Answer

violent crime,sweari

Question 15

What special concern about children's early school experiences is emerging?

Accepted Answer

A) Elementary school does not allow enough time for play. 
B) Elementary school relies exclusively on female authority figures. 
C) Elementary school proceeds mainly on the basis of negative feedback. 
D) Elementary school is too early to introduce computers. 
A) Elementary school does not allow enough time for play. 
B) Elementary school relies exclusively on female authority figures. 
C) Elementary school proceeds mainly on the basis of negative feedback. 
D) Elementary school is too early to introduce computers.

Question 16

A student making the following statement is exhibiting _______________________: "I know that I will be able to make the basketball team and I expect to be able to do well at our first game."

Accepted Answer

A) attribution 
B) instability 
C) self-efficacy 
D) None of these. 
A) attribution 
B) instability 
C) self-efficacy 
D) None of these.

Question 17

The ___________________ approach emphasizes the child's active,cognitive construction of knowledge and understanding.

Accepted Answer

A) direct instruction 
B) constructivist 
C) cognitive instruction 
D) indirect instruction 
A) direct instruction 
B) constructivist 
C) cognitive instruction 
D) indirect instruction

Question 18

Which of the following is a component of a developmentally appropriate practice?

Accepted Answer

A) The teacher directs all activity, deciding what children will do and when. 
B) Children work individually at desks most of the time and listen to the teacher's directions to the group. 
C) The teacher spends considerable time enforcing rules. 
D) Children are expected to be mentally and physically active. 
A) The teacher directs all activity, deciding what children will do and when. 
B) Children work individually at desks most of the time and listen to the teacher's directions to the group. 
C) The teacher spends considerable time enforcing rules. 
D) Children are expected to be mentally and physically active.

Question 19

Prosocial behaviour has been identified in children watching some television shows such as

Accepted Answer

A) Two and a Half Men. 
B) Sesame Street. 
C) Happy Days. 
D) None of these. 
A) Two and a Half Men. 
B) Sesame Street. 
C) Happy Days. 
D) None of these.

Question 20

In order to improve self-efficacy and achievement,one should set _________ goals.

Accepted Answer

A) specific 
B) proximal 
C) challenging 
D) All of these. 
A) specific 
B) proximal 
C) challenging 
D) All of these.

What is the difference between direct instruction and the constructivist approach when teaching children?

______________ approach is a teacher-centred approach that emphasizes teacher direction and control,mastery of academic skills by children,high expectations for students,and maximum time spent on learning tasks.

If you were a parent who wanted your child to be in the original Reggio Emilia school,your chances for getting your child admitted would be better if

Which is not an argument against the direct instruction approach?

According to this chapter,what approach to early childhood education views young children as competent,encourages them to learn by investigating and exploring topics that interest them,and uses a wide range of stimulating media and materials?

Children with a learning disability often have difficulties in

Which of the following does not characterize attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?

List five positives and five negatives of technology on our lives today.

One of the criticisms of the Montessori approach is that it

Haley is considering placing her daughter in a program in which children often explore topics in a group.Parent participation is essential,and cooperation is a theme.What program described in the textbook would meet her needs for her child?

A growing number of early school specialists are becoming concerned about

As compared to younger children in elementary school,older children would rate themselves as

Mr.Tompkins visited a school in which direct teaching through abstract paper-and-pencil activities was presented to large groups of young children.This type of teaching is best considered

What behaviours would you expect from a boy who watches violent television shows?

What special concern about children's early school experiences is emerging?

A student making the following statement is exhibiting _______________________: "I know that I will be able to make the basketball team and I expect to be able to do well at our first game."

The ___________________ approach emphasizes the child's active,cognitive construction of knowledge and understanding.

Which of the following is a component of a developmentally appropriate practice?

Prosocial behaviour has been identified in children watching some television shows such as

In order to improve self-efficacy and achievement,one should set _________ goals.

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development and Health

Motor, Sensory, and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Intelligence

Language Development

Emotional Development

The Self and Identity

Gender

Moral Development

Families

Peers

Filters

Exam 16: Schools and Technology

What is the difference between direct instruction and the constructivist approach when teaching children?

______________ approach is a teacher-centred approach that emphasizes teacher direction and control,mastery of academic skills by children,high expectations for students,and maximum time spent on learning tasks.

If you were a parent who wanted your child to be in the original Reggio Emilia school,your chances for getting your child admitted would be better if

Which is not an argument against the direct instruction approach?

According to this chapter,what approach to early childhood education views young children as competent,encourages them to learn by investigating and exploring topics that interest them,and uses a wide range of stimulating media and materials?

Children with a learning disability often have difficulties in

Which of the following does not characterize attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?

List five positives and five negatives of technology on our lives today.

One of the criticisms of the Montessori approach is that it

Haley is considering placing her daughter in a program in which children often explore topics in a group.Parent participation is essential,and cooperation is a theme.What program described in the textbook would meet her needs for her child?

A growing number of early school specialists are becoming concerned about

As compared to younger children in elementary school,older children would rate themselves as

Mr.Tompkins visited a school in which direct teaching through abstract paper-and-pencil activities was presented to large groups of young children.This type of teaching is best considered

What behaviours would you expect from a boy who watches violent television shows?

What special concern about children's early school experiences is emerging?

A student making the following statement is exhibiting _______________________: "I know that I will be able to make the basketball team and I expect to be able to do well at our first game."

The ___________________ approach emphasizes the child's active,cognitive construction of knowledge and understanding.

Which of the following is a component of a developmentally appropriate practice?

Prosocial behaviour has been identified in children watching some television shows such as

In order to improve self-efficacy and achievement,one should set _________ goals.

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development and Health

Motor, Sensory, and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Intelligence

Language Development

Emotional Development

The Self and Identity

Gender

Moral Development

Families

Peers

Filters