Deck 1: As Valuable and As Much Fun As You Make It

Question 1

Terms used in completion questions:
activities
authentic inclusion
best practices
curriculum
developmentally appropriate practice
early childhood education
experiences
fundamental principles
technology
theoretical perspectives
__________ are enriching experiences that are planned and offered for children in an early childhood setting.

Answer 1

Activities

Question 2

Terms used in completion questions:
activities
authentic inclusion
best practices
curriculum
developmentally appropriate practice
early childhood education
experiences
fundamental principles
technology
theoretical perspectives
An aspect of curriculum that values children's culture, families, and abilities is known as __________.

Answer 2

authentic inclusion

Question 3

Quality curriculum planning is influenced by:

A) the values, attitudes, and interests of early childhood teachers.
B) the children, their families, and the community.
C) both A and B
D) none of the above

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Developmentally appropriate curriculum planning includes:

A) establishing accountability through appropriate observation and assessment.
B) understanding how children learn and what they are capable of learning while appreciating that no one teaching strategy meets all children's needs.
C) adopting intentionality towards the best possible outcomes for young children with a focus on child-centered activities rather than curriculum-oriented activities.
D) all of the above

Question 5

Terms used in completion questions:
activities
authentic inclusion
best practices
curriculum
developmentally appropriate practice
early childhood education
experiences
fundamental principles
technology
theoretical perspectives
__________ can increase communication and networking, and gives options for keeping records of children's activities.

Question 6

Piaget's stage theory emphasizes that:

A) when preschool-age children mature their thinking connections develop through related and repeated experiences.
B) young children learn best through memorization of concepts and ideas.
C) teachers should direct children's learning through printed worksheets.
D) children all learn at the same pace at the same time.

Question 7

The Reggio Emila philosophy:

A) does not work well in this country because it is based on the Italian cultural view.
B) confuses children with too many choices in the classroom.
C) places emphasis on the organization of the physical environment and active collaboration between the children and adults.
D) can only work if the teachers have specialized training.

Question 8

When planning and implementing activities in the classroom the teacher should:

A) follow the plan to the letter and not change anything, so the children learn all of the concepts to be taught.
B) be flexible and adapt to the current needs of the children.
C) only use lesson plans found in published curriculum programs.
D) all of the above

Question 9

Terms used in completion questions:
activities
authentic inclusion
best practices
curriculum
developmentally appropriate practice
early childhood education
experiences
fundamental principles
technology
theoretical perspectives
Basic ideas that organize curriculum concepts are __________.

Question 10

Terms used in completion questions:
activities
authentic inclusion
best practices
curriculum
developmentally appropriate practice
early childhood education
experiences
fundamental principles
technology
theoretical perspectives
__________ lead to strong connections between the children and teachers.

Question 11

Terms used in completion questions:
activities
authentic inclusion
best practices
curriculum
developmentally appropriate practice
early childhood education
experiences
fundamental principles
technology
theoretical perspectives
__________ are planned and unplanned developmentally appropriate activities that create the core of the curriculum and meet program goals.

Question 12

Terms used in completion questions:
activities
authentic inclusion
best practices
curriculum
developmentally appropriate practice
early childhood education
experiences
fundamental principles
technology
theoretical perspectives
__________ includes activities that are designed to respond to the unique needs and interests of enrolled children.

Question 13

Curriculum involves:

A) planned experiences.
B) unplanned experiences.
C) activities designed to help children develop skills and knowledge.
D) all of the above

Question 14

Early childhood education encompasses programs for children from ages:

A) zero to eight.
B) three to eight.
C) three to five. D all of the above

Question 15

Planning appropriate daily, weekly, and monthly experiences for the children:

A) means planning activities found only inside the classroom.
B) means planning only for activities that show measurable results in the children's learning.
C) includes planning for indoor and outdoor play, and both quiet and active experiences.
D) includes planning activities that have can only be completed one way, so the children do not become confused.

Question 16

Terms used in completion questions:
activities
authentic inclusion
best practices
curriculum
developmentally appropriate practice
early childhood education
experiences
fundamental principles
technology
theoretical perspectives
Ideology that explains and predicts behavior of children developed by educators and psychologists are __________.

Question 17

Terms used in completion questions:
activities
authentic inclusion
best practices
curriculum
developmentally appropriate practice
early childhood education
experiences
fundamental principles
technology
theoretical perspectives
The study and education of young children from infancy through age eight is __________.

Question 18

Authentic inclusion when planning activities:

A) uses an anti-bias and multicultural approach to achieve culturally affirming programs for children and families.
B) integrates anti-bias experiences into the whole curriculum rather than adding on "holiday" or cultural activities on a "study" basis.
C) looks at cultures separately and at only specific times.
D) both A and B

Question 19

Terms used in completion questions:
activities
authentic inclusion
best practices
curriculum
developmentally appropriate practice
early childhood education
experiences
fundamental principles
technology
theoretical perspectives
Activities designed to help children develop skills and knowledge make up the __________.

Question 20

When planning activities influenced by Vygotsky's theories:

A) teachers would direct the children to work by themselves in the classroom.
B) teachers would provide opportunities to learn a concept in a variety of ways, including communication with adults and other children.
C) teachers would look for activities that have only one predicted outcome.
D) all of the above

Question 21

What are some of the characteristics of high quality early childhood teachers?