Question 1/25 | Course Paper

Question 1 of 25

Adults can best help children behave appropriately by

A.Providing clear step-by-step instructions and giving immediate feedback when children misbehave

B.Making sure that children know the rules and appropriate behaviors for the situation

C.Drawing children’s attention to other children’s misbehavior

D.Avoiding discussion of negative emotions (like anger)

Answer Key: B

Question 2 of 25

The term “emergent curriculum” means that group activities should

A.Match the interests of the children’

B.Provide maximum challenge to take advantage of children’s emerging abilities

C.Be selected and determined by children whenever possible

D.D) Have a clear purpose and structure

Answer Key: A

Question 3 of 25

Factors to be considered in organization of space include

A.Fixed elements such as windows, doors, and outlets.

B.Space that can accommodate multiple uses.

C.Water areas and activities that need water-access.

D.All of the above

Answer Key: D

Question 4 of 25

Curriculum is best defined as

A.A mandated set of learning goals

B.A written plan about activities to guide instruction

C.A thematic web

D.A set of measurable objectives

Answer Key: B

Question 5 of 25

Behaviorist theory advocates a ______ approach to elementary education, while Constructivist theory advocates

a ________ approach.

A.thematic organization; subject-matter

B.facts; subject-matter

C.subject-matter; facts

D.subject-matter, thematic organization

Answer Key: D

Question 6 of 25

Guided play refers to the idea that

A.Teachers should help children learn to play by narrating stories for them to act out

B.Teachers can shape children’s play by the materials they provide in the classroom

C.Children with special needs will require additional assistance to engage in sociodramatic play

D.Children from 3 to 8 should emphasize games rather than free play

Answer Key: B

Question 7 of 25

Preschool children are more likely to participate in __________ if they have adult guidance.

A.Practice play

B.Symbolic play

C.Games with rules

D.Games of construction

Answer Key: C

Question 8 of 25

Rough and tumble play

A.Should be discouraged because it often leads to aggression

B.Is a normal aspect of preschoolers’ play

C.Is less important than other types of play

D.Will generally increase in frequency throughout the early childhood period

Answer Key: B

Question 9 of 25

An anecdotal record

A.provides descriptions of the child’s activities

B.lists stories told by the child

C.provides stories made up for the child

D.lists the teacher’s opinions about the child’s progress

Answer Key: A

Question 10 of 25

The true purpose of a time out is