Question 1

Explain how a child's language development may be influenced by community cultural practices using the findings from Roadville and Trackton families as an example.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but should include examples of findings from Heath (1983) found in text.

Question 2

The concept of intentional teaching emphasizes a balance between child and adult-guided instruction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Discuss the adult role in the literacy development of young children at home and at school.

Accepted Answer

When a child enters school, he or she already knows a great deal about written language that teachers can capitalize on, just as they can capitalize on what the child has learned about oral language.The early childhood classroom should be a print-rich environment in which children are encouraged to construct their own knowledge about reading and writing.Children from print-rich homes come to school recognizing environmental print, knowing how to handle books, recognizing all or part of the alphabet, being able to write their own names and probably some other words, and knowing the use and format of letters, notes, lists, and other printed material.They need to have had many story- reading sessions at home, during which they were asked questions and encouraged to ask their own questions Technology can also be useful in support of language and literacy development.

Question 4

Vygotsky viewed the adult role in supporting language development as

Accepted Answer

A)  providing a print-rich environment.
B)  providing scaffolding and an environment for exploration.
C)  spending time reading stories.
D)  modeling writing.

Question 5

It is essential to infuse opportunities to interact with print into play.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Federal law requires that children with limited English ability must be .

Accepted Answer

A)  allowed to attend school
B)  in a bilingual classroom
C)  in a transitional classroom
D)  evaluated and provided with appropriate services

Question 7

The three most commonly used approaches are transitional, maintenance/developmental, and two-way bilingual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

To support the language development of young children, adults can provide

Accepted Answer

A)  handwriting assignments.
B)  meaningful dialog.
C)  letter of the week curriculum.
D)  none of the above.

Question 9

Adults can facilitate children's involvement in book reading by asking warm-up questions before beginning a book.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When working with children who speak Ebonics, teachers should

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid constantly correcting children because they may learn to dislike reading and speaking.
B)  focus on editing written products.
C)  work with parents and learn about the linguistic and cultural backgrounds of families.
D)  none of the above

Question 11

Which of the following is not a reason for not adopting bilingual education as the major approach to language learning with children who do not speak English as their primary language?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many classrooms include a few non-English speakers whose primary language(s)  are low incidence.
B)  There are not enough bilingual teachers to meet the need.
C)  English is the primary language in our country, and it is not appropriate to teach in other languages in our public schools.
D)  Many classrooms include only a few non-English speakers.

Question 12

What are the important factors in the adult role in relation to child language development?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the important factors in the...

Question 13

Learning that takes place from the inside out is

Accepted Answer

A)  reflective learning.
B)  concept development.
C)  discovery.
D)  creativity.

Question 14

BICS is the language of academics and takes about two years to gain proficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

List ten of the suggestions provided by McGee et al.(1986) for developing appropriate early childhood curriculum to support the development of literacy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List ten of the suggestions provided by...

Question 16

Intentional teaching introduced by Epstein (2007)

Accepted Answer

A)  balances child and adult guided instruction.
B)  focus on child directed strategies.
C)  emphasizes bilingual approaches.
D)  both A and B

Question 17

Listening to children's speech

Accepted Answer

A)  has little effect upon how much children talk.
B)  encourages children to talk more.
C)  broadens vocabulary.
D)  decreases children's use of speech.

Question 18

Select the most correct answer.Television programs designed to teach children about alphabet letters and sounds, sight words and literacy

Accepted Answer

A)  are ineffective in helping children build sound letter associations.
B)  are overrated in helping children build an appreciation for literacy.
C)  create positive literacy habits and skills when viewed in moderate amounts.
D)  in moderate amounts are associated with positive literacy habits and skills.

Question 19

Overall, the research evaluating bilingual early childhood programs indicates that children from programs that develop proficiency in both languages have achievement in both languages and divergent thinking ability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Reflective learning enhances symbolic development and growth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: The Adults Enrich Language and Concept Development

Explain how a child's language development may be influenced by community cultural practices using the findings from Roadville and Trackton families as an example.

The concept of intentional teaching emphasizes a balance between child and adult-guided instruction.

Discuss the adult role in the literacy development of young children at home and at school.

Vygotsky viewed the adult role in supporting language development as

It is essential to infuse opportunities to interact with print into play.

Federal law requires that children with limited English ability must be .

The three most commonly used approaches are transitional, maintenance/developmental, and two-way bilingual.

To support the language development of young children, adults can provide

Adults can facilitate children's involvement in book reading by asking warm-up questions before beginning a book.

When working with children who speak Ebonics, teachers should

Which of the following is not a reason for not adopting bilingual education as the major approach to language learning with children who do not speak English as their primary language?

What are the important factors in the adult role in relation to child language development?

Learning that takes place from the inside out is

BICS is the language of academics and takes about two years to gain proficiency.

List ten of the suggestions provided by McGee et al.(1986) for developing appropriate early childhood curriculum to support the development of literacy.

Intentional teaching introduced by Epstein (2007)

Listening to children's speech

Select the most correct answer.Television programs designed to teach children about alphabet letters and sounds, sight words and literacy

Overall, the research evaluating bilingual early childhood programs indicates that children from programs that develop proficiency in both languages have achievement in both languages and divergent thinking ability.

Reflective learning enhances symbolic development and growth.