Deck 14: Developmentally Appropriate Cognitivelanguage Literacy Environments: for Toddlers

Question 1

In the last substage of sensorimotor development, toddlers learn chiefly by trial and error.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

What is an example of telegraphic speech?

A) "Where did Daddy go?"
B) "I need my diaper changed."
C) "May I have some more milk please?"
D) "Daddy go car."

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Toddlers enjoy sensory exploration, such as water play and finger paint.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Deferred imitation is evidence of increased mental activity and memory.

Question 5

It is a mistake for adults to simplify their speech when they speak with toddlers.

Question 6

Effective consultants should interact continually with toddlers.

Question 7

An adult acting as an effective consultant responds to toddlers as quickly as possible.

Question 8

In the role of consultant, adults

A) interact briefly.
B) provide a few words on what the child is interested in.
C) respond as quickly as possible.
D) All of the above.

Question 9

Helpful adult behaviors to support language development include all EXCEPT

A) expanding on toddler speech.
B) ignoring toddler communication.
C) linking words with actions.
D) reading books with clear pictures.

Question 10

Toddler teachers do NOT need to plan, as children's interests are fleeting.

Question 11

Exploration is discouraged when teachers

A) provide interesting and novel materials.
B) prohibit many activities.
C) create an environment where toddlers can move freely.
D) provide open-ended materials.

Question 12

Burton White defined one of the adult roles related to cognitive development as

A) teacher.
B) consultant.
C) guide.
D) parent.

Question 13

Telegraphic speech in a twenty month old is a cause for concern.

Question 14

Expressive vocabulary increases greatly

A) between twelve to eighteen months.
B) after age two.
C) between eighteen and twenty-four months.
D) around twelve months.

Question 15

Toddlers learn best

A) at group time.
B) with flash cards.
C) through exploration.
D) from adult lessons.

Question 16

Sensorimotor stage five exploration is mostly centered on

A) trial-and-error experimentation.
B) pretend play.
C) representational thought.
D) reflexive actions.

Question 17

Which terms is NOT associated with toddler language development?

A) Holophrases.
B) Telegraphic speech.
C) Symbolic.
D) Overgeneralization.

Question 18

Appropriate materials for toddlers who are beginning pretend play include

A) hats and purses.
B) baby dolls.
C) realistic looking household utensils.
D) All of the above.

Question 19

Toddlers are old enough to learn to sit still to listen to a short book at group time.

Question 20

When toddlers make mistakes with pronunciation and grammar, they should be corrected immediately.

Question 21

Group time for toddlers

A) should be no longer than fifteen minutes
B) is usually NOT a productive part of the schedule.
C) is an important learning experience.
D) is an essential learning experience.

Question 22

Choose the best completion: Materials for sensory exploration for toddlers

A) are too messy.
B) are too dangerous.
C) can be used both outdoors and indoors.
D) could be eaten.

Question 23

Toddlers begin to do pretend play because they are now capable of _____.

Question 24

Which of these materials would be less appropriate for a toddler classroom?

A) Finger paint.
B) Playdough.
C) Scissors.
D) Bean-bags.

Question 25

Burton White described several specific behaviors of the adult as consultant. Discuss each of these, with examples for each.

Question 26

Around the world, children spend much of their free time

A) in school or educational programs.
B) with their families.
C) watching television.
D) playing outdoors.

Question 27

Creative materials that are useful for toddlers include all EXCEPT

A) finger paint.
B) jumbo chalk.
C) scissors.
D) play dough.

Question 28

When the teacher makes a suggestion about shaking the container of marbles, this is an example of _____.

Question 29

Which of these things that adults teach toddlers do they do MORE successfully?

A) Toilet learning.
B) Language.
C) Both of the above.
D) None of the above.

Question 30

Describe the MOST appropriate practices to support toddler exploration.

Question 31

Planning may be based on
a. observed interests.
b. curriculum goals.
c. lesson guides.
d. school readiness tasks.

Question 32

When the teacher says to the toddler, "Shake the bottle," this is an example of

A) testing obedience.
B) scaffolding.
C) testing hearing.
D) giving directions.

Question 33

Expansion of a toddler speech is

A) correction.
B) modeling.
C) turning the words into a full sentence.
D) None of the above.

Question 34

One of the recommendations of the 2012 Position statement on Technology issued by NAEYC and the Fred Rogers is

A) discourage all use of television, DVD's, and technology for children under age three.
B) discourage all use of passive media for children under age two.
C) prohibit the passive use of all media for children under age two.
D) prohibit the passive use of television and other media by children under age two and discourage its use for children from ages two to five.

Question 35

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends _____ television for children under age two.

Question 36

"Cracker allgone" is an example of _____ speech.

Question 37

Write an essay that clearly describes several adult behaviors that advance language development, and several that do NOT.

Question 38

An appropriate strategy to use when toddlers make errors in speech is _____.