Deck 12: Educational Programming

Question 1

How does the Reggio Emilia approach view children?

A)As wild creatures who need to be tamed
B)As immature people who need a lot of teaching
C)As empty minds that need to be filled with knowledge
D)As capable,competent people who have a right to learn at their own pace

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The work of Elena Bodrova and Deborah Leong draws heavily on the theories of:

A)Piaget.
B)Vygotsky.
C)John Dewey.
D)Lilian Katz.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

How does the thematic approach differ from the project approach?

A)The thematic approach uses complex ideas,while the project approach is just playing.
B)The thematic approach is more appropriate for mature children.
C)The project approach stems from what the children appear to be interested in.
D)There is no real difference.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

What is the chief difference between licensing and accreditation?

A)Accreditation is required,while licensing is optional.
B)Centers with only a few children can be licensed,while one with many more children has to be accredited.
C)Accreditation has higher standards than licensing.
D)These are two words for the same process.

Question 5

According to the survey done by the Cost,Quality & Child Outcomes Team,most parents:

A)think that their children's child care is about as good as it really is.
B)think that their children's child care is better than it really is.
C)think that their children's child care is worse than it really is.
D)do not think very much about their children's child care.

Question 6

Montessori's idea of the "prepared environment" means that:

A)the school demonstrates a concern for the natural environment.
B)the school demonstrates concern for the man-made environment
C)the school makes sure that everything is prepared before the start of the day.
D)The school has child-sized furnishings and materials displayed on low shelves

Question 7

Which of the following statements in NOT true of the NAEYC accreditation standards?

A)The program aspires to encourage each child's sense of self-worth.
B)The program stresses academics,to prepare each child for kindergarten.
C)The program is sensitive to issues of being developmentally and culturally sensitive.
D)The program promotes learning in several domains.

Question 8

A manager tells one of her teachers,"Good job of breaking up that argument." Later in the day she witnesses a similar incident and says,"I appreciate how well you listened to what both of the children had to say." Which of these statements is true of her actions?

A)The first time she was engaging in praise,and the second time in encouragement.
B)In both instances she was engaging in praise.
C)The first time she was engaging in encouragement,and the second time in praise.
D)There was no difference in what she did.

Question 9

In order to become a Reggio Emilia certified school,the manager of the school must study in Italy.
Select the best answer.

Question 10

A developmentally appropriate program believes that if children are allowed to think for themselves,they will develop wrong ways of thinking that will hurt them later in school.

Question 11

When it comes to scheduling time for various activities,play is considered:

A)something not as important as real learning.
B)something that is necessary but should be limited.
C)an activity that is absolutely essential to children's development.
D)something that is acceptable for children who are not very smart.

Question 12

When adults disregard what children are interested in and attempt to teach them things that they will need later in school,there is a real danger that what really happens is that the children's development will be slowed.

Question 13

A developmentally appropriate program believes that children need intensive instruction in the areas in which they are weak.

Question 14

Interesting,enriching experiences for children are most likely to happen if we:

A)drill them on what they need to know in kindergarten.
B)just let them do whatever they feel like doing.
C)have a large budget for equipment and supplies.
D)plan activities carefully after noticing what excites their interest.

Question 15

If state standards focus intently on development in one domain,there is a danger that the result may be to neglect other domains that are equally important.

Question 16

The Montessori approach calls children's play "work" because:

A)it shows respect for the children's activities.
B)it's a lot of work to clean up after children play.
C)it's hard work to set up a space the way that Montessori wants it.
D)all of the above