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Q: The teacher's example can be most important in building respect and tolerance for different religious beliefs.

Q: Insulting actions and language toward individual children or toward groups of children should not be tolerated, even with preschool children.

Q: Preschool children are not aware of race, gender, physical differences, and ethnic orientation of other children in their class.

Q: All people have an ethnic heritage.

Q: In teaching children to relate to others, we should encourage them to focus upon and recognize the differences among people.

Q: The educational system has the responsibility to adjust to the developmental needs and abilities of the children it serves; this includes children with special needs.

Q: Teaching and appreciating differences is a professional and moral responsibility.

Q: It is more important to stress differences, rather than similarities, in others, because it helps children recognize and understand diversities among people.

Q: Preschool-aged children are not able to recognize similarities and distinguish differences among people.

Q: Describe at least five different tools for the children to use for printing or painting.

Q: What are some considerations for the early childhood teacher in adding the computer to the classroom?

Q: What are some ways of making art activities easier to clean up?

Q: What are some criteria or considerations we should consider when selecting computers and software for the early childhood classroom? (May put these in question form.)

Q: Describe the values of art experiences in early childhood curriculum.

Q: What are some guidelines in planning and taking field trips with early childhood groups?

Q: Materials in the dramatic play area can be changed frequently to support various concepts and ideas. List some suggestions for themesat least eight.

Q: With regard to computer effectiveness in early childhood classrooms:I. Teachers must be computer literate.II. The key to the effectiveness of computers is in the quality and appropriateness of the software selected.III. The important quality is the kind of computer in the classroom.IV. The use of the computer must be planned to meet the level of understanding the children have.V. The children must be trained in how to use the computer.a. All of the above b. I, III, IVc. I, II, IV, V d. II, III, IV, V

Q: Match the phrase in the right column with the correct definition in the left column: _is set up during individual play A. Creative dramatics _for the children who choose to participate. B. Free dramatic play _ is one of the great joys of childhood, and is the C. Dramatic play _ most highly developed form of symbolic play. _ is more structured and sophisticated and generally _ involves all of the children.

Q: Field trips are an important kind of activity becauseI. they provide first-hand or real experiences.II. first-hand experiences are often most memorable.III. the opportunity for knowledge and understanding is enhanced.IV. they reinforce and extend concepts taught.V. they acquaint children with their community and the diversity of its people.a. All of the above b. I, III, and Vc. I, III, IV d. I, II, IV

Q: Which of the following are promoted by dramatic play?I. SocializationII. Release of feelings and attitudesIII. Creative thinkingIV. Problem solvinga. I, II, III b. I, II, III, IVc. I, II, IV d. II, III, IV

Q: Appropriate subjects for unit themes areI. countries of the world.II. those that strengthen and broaden the children's understandings of the world they live in.III. those that are developmentally appropriate for the children in the class.IV. those things children can actually experience.a. All of the above b. I, III, IVc. II, III, IV d. I, II, II

Q: To promote creativity in art, teachers should:I. provide materials that are unstructured and utilize raw materials.II. build the child's positive view of self.III. help children with their work by expanding on what they have done; this will help them to see what they need to do to be creative.IV. grade the children's work so they will strive to do better and try harder to develop creative ideas and responses.a. All of the above b. I, IIc. I, III d. III, IV

Q: Cooperative learningI. is used only in small groups.II. emphasizes social skills and working together.III. creates stronger individuals.IV. promotes interdependence.V. encourages group accountability but not individual accountability.a. II, III, IV b. I, II, IVc. III, IV, V d. I, II, IV, V

Q: Art activitiesI. are messy.II. require careful preparation.III. need close supervision.IV. are avoided because teachers do not recognize their value.V. are always satisfying to all children.a. I, II, III b. II, III, Vc. I, II, III, IV d. I, II, V

Q: During free play teachers canI. take a quick break.II. engage individual children in play activities through stimulation and encouragement.III. acknowledge children's efforts in their play.IV. ask thought-provoking questions and extend children's play experiences.V. redirect children that need a change in their play.a. All of the above b. II, III, IV, Vc. I, II, III, V d. I, II, III, IV

Q: Only a small percentage of human beings possess a capacity or potential for creativity.

Q: Early childhood curriculum shouldI. be factually based.II. be active.III. be planned around the developmental needs of the children it serves.IV. develop and increase critical thinking skills.V. give young children adequate opportunity to express themselves.a. All of the above b. I, II, III, Vc. II, III, IV, V d. I, II, III, IV

Q: The fear of evaluation often stifles creative expression.

Q: ____________________is children working together in small groups or on teams with a common goal in mind.

Q: The art work of very young children is not always intended to look like something.

Q: Selecting the computer is more important than selecting the software.

Q: Using ditto sheets and coloring-book art activities provides children with the opportunity to learn to stay within the lines and to imitate another's artwork, which is still one type of creative art.

Q: Inviting visitors into the classroom is more disruptive to the school day and requires more paper work and concern than field trips.

Q: Because young children have difficulty distinguishing reality from fantasy, puppets should not be used very often in the classroom.

Q: Field trips are often the means by which young children make sense out of what has been, or is being taught in the curriculum.

Q: In addition to singing, what are some other kinds of musical experiences appropriate for young children?

Q: When taking field trips with parents driving, it is not necessary for children to use seat belts.

Q: You are going to teach a new song to your children. What are some of the things to keep in mind in order for this to be a successful experience?

Q: There is no such thing as a universal curriculum that is appropriate for all.

Q: Describe three materials that could be used to stimulate movement exploration.

Q: Every activity in the lesson plan should relate to the theme or concept being explored that day.

Q: Describe three easily-made rhythm instruments.

Q: Cooperative learning is different from regular small group activities.

Q: List some ways to teach songs in order to add variety and interest.

Q: Curriculum should be planned according to a timetable or clock schedule.

Q: What are the values of adding music to an early childhood curriculum?

Q: Part of planning includes arranging the classroom environment.

Q: Singing should take placeI. during music time.II. when a music specialist comes.III. as children work and play.IV. outdoors.a. All of the above b. I, III, IVc. I, II, III d. only I

Q: Even in an early childhood classroom with a one-year age range, teachers can expect a wide range of individual differences in children.

Q: The following are axial movements:I. SwayingII. MarchingIII. BendingIV. PullingV. WalkingVI. Twistinga. All of the above b. I, III, IV, VIc. I, II, V, VI d. II, V

Q: Children should not be a part of planning the early childhood curriculum.

Q: Expandable songsI. give children a chance to help make up new words and phrases in the songs.II. expand up the scale.III. offer an opportunity to use creative thinking.IV. give children an opportunity to role play or expand the song in a dramatic way.a. All of the above b. I, IVc. I, III d. II, III

Q: As an early childhood teacher, describe how you might use checklists for assessment purposes.

Q: Music shouldI. be integrated into all parts of the curriculum.II. be planned every day.III. enhance the child's self-worth.IV. allow for freedom of expression.a. All of the above b. I, III, IVc. I, II, III d. II, III, IV

Q: Describe five specific types of documentation.

Q: List five examples of body instruments. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Q: Describe some tools or techniques for acquiring assessment information.

Q: How could you use the children's names in a rhythm experience? __________________

Q: Describe four guidelines for early childhood assessment.

Q: It is distracting for music to be used as background while children are playing and working.

Q: Some of the purposes of assessment in early childhood are:I. Document children's learning and achievement.II. Monitor development of the whole child.III. Identify and support meeting the needs of exceptional children.IV. Determine which children should be retained in a particular grade.V. Identify children who need early intervention.a. All of the above b. I, II. Vc. I, III, IV, and V d. I, II, III, and V

Q: Rather than "teaching" creative movements, teachers should help children discover and explore what they can do with their bodies.

Q: Observation-based data:I. Describe specifically what is seen and heard.II. Consider the whole child.III. Are an effective means of assessment.IV. Require teacher trainingV. Are collected throughout the day in various activities and over time.a. All of the above b.II, IV, and Vc. I, III, and IV d. I, II, IV, and V

Q: For young children's early experiences with rhythm, it is best to select music with an even and steady rhythm pattern.

Q: AssessmentI. is the process of determining the degree to which children's needs are being met.II. is the procedure to determine the extent to which desired objectives are achieved.III. includes evaluating the teacher's role and functioning in the classroom during a particular time period.IV. includes evaluating the performance of the children.V. encourages adjustments and redirection in the curriculum planning and teaching in the classroom.a. All of the above b. I, II, IV, Vc. II, III, IV d. I, III, V

Q: In rhythm experiences, very young children may be unable to duplicate or sense the rhythm of some music.

Q: When early childhood teachers use a needs assessment, they learnI. individual children's strengths.II. developmental needs of individual children.III. competencies that need to be taught and those that need stressing.IV. which children can be advanced and which retained.a. All of the above b. II, III, IVc. I, III, IV d. I, II, III

Q: Teachers should avoid trying to get children to sing loudly because it distorts their voices.

Q: Documentation is ____________________________of individual children's growth and

Q: Music must be used as the stimulus for creative movements.

Q: Tests used to determine what children have learned are called__________________.

Q: Because singing is so fun, every child must join in with singing.

Q: Tests used primarily to identify potential problem areas with young children are called __________________.

Q: Even if a teacher likes a song, it may not be appropriate for early childhood; the tone, range, melody, and concept must all be considered.

Q: Assessment information should be used at parent-teacher conferences to confirm the child's abilities and achievements and provide proof of the child's developmental level.

Q: Using music to provide a transition between activities is confusing to children.

Q: Rubrics are not an appropriate use of self-assessment in early childhood.

Q: Children could have a keen sense of rhythm and still not be able to carry a tune.

Q: Reflection is an important element for children in an early childhood portfolio.

Q: Music is everywhere, so it naturally should be included in early childhood programs.