Deck 12: Student Teaching With Infants and Toddlers

Question 1

Toddlers need a lot of stimulating choices.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Reinsberg and her teachers discovered that infants and toddlers were more relaxed in a highly stimulating environment.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

In changing diapers, it is important to do so as quickly as possible.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Intellectual stimulation such as using flash cards to teach reading is recommended for toddlers in child care situations.

Question 5

To help infants develop a sense of trust, Reinsberg lists security as the most important factor.

Question 6

Most infants and toddlers with working mothers are cared for in child care centers.

Question 7

To maintain close communication with parents, several infant/toddler centers chart feeding times and amounts and sleeping and diapering times in a notebook that goes home with the parent every day.

Question 8

In working with toddlers, it is important to maintain tight control-that is, the adult must be in charge.

Question 9

Often, special needs infants are born to mothers who abused drugs and alcohol when pregnant.

Question 10

The National Association for the Education of Young Children recommends a ratio of one caretaker to two infants in an infant/toddler care center.

Question 11

Early intervention programs have been shown to be effective.

Question 12

Studies of attachment with infants have shown that infants in child care do not bond with their parents.

Question 13

With toddlers, caregivers should encourage their use of words to handle arguments.

Question 14

Infants should be fed on a set schedule.

Question 15

Babies who are separated from their loved ones for many hours of the day may become depressed.

Question 16

Washing hands is required after changing diapers and is frequently recommended after other tasks as well.

Question 17

In any emergency, the student teacher should, above all else, run to the cooperating teacher for advice.

Question 18

Older toddlers may indicate readiness for toilet learning by crossing their legs and/or grabbing their crotches.

Question 19

Programs for teenage parents should encourage them to remain in school and earn their high school diploma or its equivalent.

Question 20

Toddlers will always challenge the authority of adults in charge.

Question 21

Infants begin life with automatic emptying of the bladder and bowel over which they have limited control.

Question 22

A child care center may deliberately choose to keep a ration of 1:3 despite that NAEYC's recommendation of a 1:5 caregiver to child ratio.

Question 23

Yawning and rubbing the eyes are generally indications that the child is ready to nap.

Question 24

An infant whose mother was a substance abuser may have to be withdrawn from the drugs that the mother was using.

Question 25

A small number of infants follow developmental paths that are genetically programmed and genetically wired from conception.

Question 26

In order to value independent activity, caregivers should constantly redirect a baby in their activities.

Question 27

It is more important for toddlers to practice verbal expression than correct pronunciation.

Question 28

In some child care centers a caregiver will move with the child from the infant to the toddler room.

Question 29

Researchers believe that signing inhibits the infants' and toddlers' eventual use of words.

Question 30

As a general rule, coffee, tea and other beverages can not be consumed anywhere in a child care center.

Question 31

Prematurity is one of the most common causes of death in babies during the first year of life.

Question 32

Biting occurs most frequently because two-year-olds are unable to express their wants, needs, or feelings in words.

Question 33

Full control over bowel and bladder muscles is not completely accomplished until about six years of age.

Question 34

The fastest growing group of new workers is women with children under the age of six.

Question 35

Learning by infants begins in the womb.

Question 36

Aggression occurs most often because a toddler is unable to express wants, needs or feelings in words.

Question 37

Meyers writes that babies as young as 1 month old are able to use basic signs to tell their caregivers that they would like food or a diaper change.

Question 38

Science is now telling us that infants are mastering complex emotions like jealousy and empathy before they can even form words.

Question 39

Seeing written language is how children learn to talk.

Question 40

Do not feed a child from a baby food jar.

Question 41

Telling infants and toddlers that it is time to change their diapers

A) is ridiculous and silly.
B) is difficult.
C) creates feelings of anxiety in a caregiver.
D) is a recommended procedure.
E) is difficult and creates feelings of anxiety in a caregiver.

Question 42

Toddlers frequently come into conflict with each other because they

A) are socially immature.
B) want to assert their autonomy.
C) want to be in charge.
D) want to see how others will react.
E) All of these answers are correct.

Question 43

Most centers have similar regulations regarding

A) meal times and pick-up/drop-off procedures.
B) children's health, feeding and diaper-changing procedures.
C) what outdoor activities are recommended.
D) staff schedules.
E) None of these answers are correct.

Question 44

In working with toddlers and wanting them to help you pick up the blocks and place them in a basket, you

A) hold them firmly.
B) gently press their hands on the blocks.
C) pick up the blocks yourself and put them on the shelf.
D) hand one child a basket and ask him to help you put the blocks in it.
E) None of these answers are correct.

Question 45

Regarding toddler speech, student teachers should

A) have children mimic the correct pronunciation.
B) encourage talking and babbling.
C) gently correct mispronunciation.
D) work on the children's use of full sentences.
E) repeat what the children say.

Question 46

When feeding an infant or toddler

A) watch for signals that indicate the child is full.
B) make sure the child finishes a small serving.
C) the child should eat everything prepared for him.
D) the student teacher should eat with the child.
E) All of these answers.

Question 47

An ideal environment for toddlers should

A) be a scaled down preschool classroom.
B) be saturated with cognitive activities.
C) have a messy area and many sensorimotor activities.
D) have flash cards for the children so that they can learn to read.
E) All of these answers are correct.

Question 48

One key to working successfully with infants and toddlers is to

A) whistle and sing frequently.
B) discover their similarities.
C) discover their differences.
D) discover their preferences.
E) hold them gently.

Question 49

The 1996 study conducted by the NICHD found that the greatest indicator of quality child care was

A) small group sizes.
B) low caregiver-to-infant ratio.
C) an uncluttered physical environment.
D) age-appropriate materials.
E) a variety of nutritional food items for meals and snacks.

Question 50

Humans need nurturing touch for

A) the first six weeks after birth.
B) the first six months after birth.
C) the first six years after birth.
D) optimum physical and cognitive development.
E) optimum cognitive development.

Question 51

If an infant or toddler is using a toy incorrectly, a student teacher should

A) demonstrate the proper usage.
B) leave the child alone if it is not dangerous.
C) tell the child how to use it.
D) remove the toy.
E) All of these answers are correct.

Question 52

Relevant caregiver responses to infants

A) lead to early conversation skills which promote social development.
B) are only important if you plan on remaining in the center after your student teaching is complete.
C) promote intellectual growth.
D) promote language growth.
E) lead to early conversation skills which promote social development as well as intellectual and language growth.

Question 53

If a toddler is biting frequently, a student teacher should:

A) console the child who was bitten.
B) scold the biter.
C) give the biter a time-out.
D) call the parent and ask whether the child bites others when at home.
E) None of these answers are correct.

Question 54

An important part of an assignment in an infant/toddler center involves

A) recording care specifics and asking when in doubt.
B) watching rather than pitching in.
C) allowing the regular staff to do most of the talking.
D) moving quickly to keep up with active toddlers.
E) telling parents how their children are acting.

Question 55

The procedure that may best limit the spread of infection is

A) periodic caregiver health screening checks.
B) change of room temperature.
C) handwashing.
D) changing diapers frequently.
E) using room deodorants.

Question 56

SIDS is

A) Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and only occurs in the child's home.
B) Severe Infant Dehydration Syndrome and may require staff to modify an infants feeding schedule.
C) Severe Infant Dehydration Syndrome and can be avoided with the proper vaccinations.
D) Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
E) Severe Infant Dehydration Syndrome.

Question 57

It may sound cruel, but with infants and toddlers

A) food should be dull rather than brightly colored.
B) toys should be placed just beyond their reach at times.
C) beds should be covered on their sides for privacy.
D) caregivers should gently pull the children's thumbs from their mouths.
E) caregivers should ignore their "no's".

Question 58

If an infant is biting because the child is teething, a caregiver might

A) offer the infant a teething ring.
B) offer the infant a soft, pliable plastic toy to chew.
C) gently say, "No biting" to the infant.
D) All of these answers are correct.
E) offer the infant a teething ring and gently say, "No biting" to the infant.

Question 59

Student teachers assigned to an infant/toddler center may feel silly but

A) playing with the children is expected and takes priority over other duties.
B) feeding is done by standing by the child's crib.
C) telling infants what you plan to do is recommended.
D) tasting their medications and formula is expected.
E) playing with the children is expected and takes priority over other duties and telling infants what you plan to do is recommended.

Question 60

If a parent expresses a concern that their child will form a primary attachment to their caregiver rather than to them

A) acknowledge their feelings and assure them that no one can take their place in the child's life.
B) assess the child and determine if they truly have become more attached to you or another caregiver.
C) dismiss the concern and assure the parent that those feelings are ridiculous and couldn't possibly be true.
D) assure the parent that primary attachment to a caregiver is normal when the parent is away from the child often.
E) recommend family counseling to alleviate their concerns.

Question 61

When speaking to infants

A) be careful not to talk to them for too long.
B) speak loudly.
C) speak softly.
D) speak excitedly.
E) None of these answers are correct.

Question 62

If an infant refuses to take the last ounce of a bottle

A) keep encouraging them to eat unless they have recently vomited.
B) have another teacher try to feed the infant.
C) don't push it; children know when they are full.
D) None of these answers are correct.
E) you should be concerned and notify the parent immediately.

Question 63

When working with toddlers, you should try to use positive statements like

A) "Don't cry!"
B) "Feet belong on the floor."
C) "Your hands aren't where they're supposed to be, Emily."
D) "I am positive that you shouldn't hit."
E) "No, that is not a safe action."

Question 64

Music can enhance learning in the toddler classroom by

A) creating excitement about language.
B) using repetition.
C) introducing new words.
D) increasing the chances that even the shyest child will participate.
E) All of these answers are correct.

Question 65

You can encourage anticipation by telling a child

A) "Now we're going to change your diaper."
B) "Don't hit him or he may hit you back."
C) "You are very strong!"
D) "I am very tired today."
E) None of these answers are correct.

Question 66

If a child is bitten

A) the cooperating teacher is required by law to tell the parent who the biter was.
B) the biter may be teething.
C) they will likely need to see a pediatrician and receive antibiotics.
D) the biter must be immediately and permanently removed from the center.
E) All of these answers are correct.

Question 67

Object play is

A) when a child uses large motor skills.
B) when a child interacts with an adult or another child.
C) when a child interacts with an object or a toy.
D) discouraged at home but encouraged in a classroom.
E) encouraged at home but discouraged in a classroom.

Question 68

Biting occurs when a child

A) loses the ability to self-regulate.
B) comes from an abusive home.
C) lives in a home with pets.
D) has been the victim of a biter in the past.
E) None of these answers are correct.

Question 69

Leaving a child unattended

A) is only appropriate for a very short period of time.
B) should only be done if your cooperating teacher authorizes it.
C) outside is recommended to develop independence.
D) outside is never safe.
E) outside is recommended to combat excessive attachment to adults.

Question 70

Social play is

A) when a child uses large motor skills.
B) when a child interacts with an adult or another child.
C) when a child interacts with an object or a toy.
D) discouraged at home but encouraged in a classroom.
E) encouraged at home but discouraged in a classroom.

Question 71

When you talk to an infant during a diaper change about their diaper rash and how it feels

A) you draw unnecessary attention to a painful injury.
B) you are providing language and cognitive development as well as sensory stimulation and motor development..
C) you are providing language and cognitive development.
D) you are providing language and cognitive development as well as sensory stimulation.
E) you are delaying other more valuable classroom activities.

Question 72

If a toddler is reluctant to nap

A) be patient but firm.
B) pretend that you can't hear their objections and follow the classroom routine.
C) call their parents so the child can be taken home to nap.
D) lay on the floor and pretend to nap yourself and hope that the child mimics your behavior.
E) withhold a toy or favorite activity unless the child agrees to nap.

Question 73

When considering outdoor space

A) verify that the space is safe for your age group.
B) remember that as long as a climbing structure is less than 3 years old it is safe.
C) make sure there aren't any hard surfaces anywhere.
D) it is important to remove any balls or jump ropes as they could be tripping hazards.
E) remember that if you leave room for children to run they will get injured.

Question 74

If a child isn't feeling well

A) he may appear listless or have glassy eyes.
B) your cooperating teacher is the only adult responsible for noticing.
C) you must wait until they verbally express their illness before taking action.
D) a parent or guardian must remove them from the classroom within one hour of the onset of symptoms.
E) All of these answers are correct.

Question 75

When talking to the parent of the biter

A) express your deep concerns and fears that something might be very wrong with the child.
B) ask if they would like to contact the parents of the child that was bitten so that they can apologize.
C) ask them to use phrases at home to discourage biting that are different from what you use in the classroom.
D) ask if the child has bitten anyone at home.
E) All of these answers are correct.

Question 76

If an argument occurs between children

A) side with the child that is less cognitively developed to help balance the conversation.
B) avoid taking sides.
C) side with the child that is right.
D) separate the children and forbid further discussion of the issue.
E) ignore the argument unless the children become physically combative.

Question 77

Signs that a toddler is ready for a nap include

A) excessive hunger and slurred speech.
B) thumb sucking and a disinterest in toys.
C) yawning and looking outside more often than normal.
D) pulling of hair and running around the room excitedly.
E) All of these answers are correct.

Question 78

Infant activities

A) should be specifically designed for the infant age group.
B) can be created by gearing down preschool activities.
C) should be delivered to the child not by interacting with the child.
D) should always be initiated by the infant.
E) All of these answers are correct.

Question 79

If you are reading a book with a child and they continually move to previous pages in the book

A) choose another activity.
B) the child is signaling that they have lost interest.
C) None of these answers are correct.
D) redirect the toddler to stay on task.
E) the activity is still valuable.

Question 80

Eye contact is important when

A) bottle-feeding.
B) playing.
C) changing diapers.
D) talking to an infant.
E) All of these answers are correct.