ECE 104 Final

Question 1

Describe 2 areas of development with 3 characteristic each where you will see delays or missing skills

Answer 1

Social - Uninterested in other people, lack of eye contact, does not respond to name, Lack of pretend play

Bahavioral - Obsessions with routines/interests, Unusual toy play, Repetitive body movements, over/under sensitive to sensory stimuli

Question 2

Why is Autism called a spectrum disorder?

Answer 2

Because people with Autism can have a wide range or intensity of characteristics

Question 3

What is the girls to boys diagnosed ratio?

Answer 3

4x as many boys as girls

Question 4

What are two possible barriers to diagnosis for autism?

Answer 4

Abnormalities are subtle. Lack of appropriate referrals from pediatricians. Family’s lack of knowledge/access to services

Question 5

What are two benefits of early intervention?

Answer 5

Access to more services, potentially mitigate some symptoms, help developing social/language skills

Question 6

Characteristics of Autism that could be accomodated

Answer 6

Inclusion program - no language, lack of social skills, repetitive behaviors, over/under stimulus

Question 7

Qualifications I have for the Teacher Permit

Answer 7

AS in ECE degree, 15 units of ECE with 10 additional units of supervised field experience

Question 8

Do I need any more courses?

Answer 8

No

Question 9

Can I teach infants/toddlers?

Answer 9

No

Question 10

Resume (describe these parts)

Answer 10

Contact information
Educational Background
Work Experience

Question 11

What level of permit will I be prepared for next?

Answer 11

Master Teacher or Site Supervisor since I have a BS

Question 12

Professional development activities

Answer 12

Conferences/talks/expos

Question 13

What is the “light house”?

Answer 13

Innate characteristics influencing gender that can’t be changed

Question 14

4 differences between preschool boys and girls

Answer 14

Girls - greet newcomers more warmly, quieter and less active playground games, more cooperative, primarily interested in people and relationships, Fewer speech problems, more sensitive to social and personal context

Question 15

Developmentally appropriate activity that would appeal to girls

Answer 15

Dramatic play kitchen

Question 16

Developmentally appropriate activity that would appeal to boys

Answer 16

Soccer

Question 17

Most interesting idea from Gurian’s work

Answer 17

Out lyres are the children that cross over

Question 18

What is the name of the agency that has authority over licensing?

Answer 18

Department of Social Services

Question 19

What is the maximum number of children you can have in a family child care home with two caregivers?

Answer 19

12 children, no more than 4 infants

Question 20

Do Family Child care home workers need permits?

Answer 20

No

Question 21

3 differences between Family Child Care regulations and Center Regulations

Answer 21

FCCH

• Primary residence
• No special permits required

Centers

• Commercial property
• Special permits are required
• Space and qualification requirements

Question 22

3 Advantages for children in Center based care

Answer 22

Teachers with specialized education
More materials to use
More children to interact with/more social interactions

Question 23

3 Advantages for children in Family Child Care

Answer 23

Homelike environment
More one-on-one care
Fewer children/personalities
Typically mixed age groups

Question 24

2 advantages for caregivers in Center based care

Answer 24

Salaried position
Support of staff and directors
Do not have to fund all needs personally

Question 25

2 advantages for caregivers in Family Child Care

Answer 25

Do not have to leave homes
Have control over the families they admit
Can set their own schedule

Question 26

When does Elaine use the phrase “what did you learn”? Why?

Answer 26

Falling down. Focus on what did you learn

Question 27

4 items to use from Clubhouse

Answer 27

Live animals
Magnifying glasses
Puppets
information cards
Animal artifacts (shells, nests, etc)

Question 28

4 activities available to children in the “backyard” and their primary domain

Answer 28

Climb boulders (physical)
Search for bugs/critters (cognitive)
Performing on stage (creative)
Building a fort (cognitive/physical)

Question 29

2 differences between a horticulture garden and museum’s backyard

Answer 29

Backyard focuses on hands on experiences/Garden not hands on

Garden has set trails/Backyard encourages free exploration

Question 30

2 similarities between a horticulture garden and museum’s backyard

Answer 30

Both highlight the natural plant and animal life of the region
Both are set in outdoor locations