ECE 104 Midterm

Question 1

Stages of Play (7)

Answer 1

Unoccupied 
Solitary (Independent)
Onlooker
Parallel
Associative
Cooperative
"Games with Rules"

Question 2

Unoccupied play

Answer 2

Not engaged in play

Question 3

Solitary (Independent) play

Answer 3

Playing separately from others, with no reference to what others are doing

Question 4

Onlooker play

Answer 4

Watching others play. May engage in conversation, but not engage in doing. True focus on the children at play.

Question 5

Parallel play

Answer 5

Playing with similar objects, clearly besides but not with them.

Question 6

Associative play

Answer 6

Playing with others without organization of play activity. Initiating or responding to interaction with peers.

Question 7

Cooperative play

Answer 7

Coordinating one’s behavior with that of a peer. Everyone has a role. This is the emergence of a sense of belonging to a group and that beginning of “team work”

Question 8

“Games with Rules” play

Answer 8

Piaget believed children needed to be 7 or older to play games with rules

Question 9

Factors to look for in a preschool (4)

Answer 9

Children spend more of their time playing and working with materials or other children.
Children have an opportunity to play outside every day.
Children and parents look forward to school.
Curriculum is adapted to those who are ahead and those who need help (recognize different backgrounds/experiences/people learn differently)

Question 10

Without Pity video: discuss impact of the video on your teaching

Answer 10

Frank: put in a psychiatric facility at the discretion of his father. Left there because “that’s just what was done”. Finally let out with the help of people at the facility.

Question 11

7 Senses where sensory integration can occur

Answer 11

Vision
Smell
Taste
Hearing
Touch 
Vestibular - where your body is in space (spinning ex)
Proprioceptive - feedback from joints

Question 12

Hyper sensitive person

Answer 12

Avoids the sensory because it is too much

Question 13

Hypo sensitive person

Answer 13

Seeks out sensory input because they don’t get enough with typical interactions

Question 14

Temple Grandin examples

Answer 14

Hyper sensitive person
Jello example
Hugging example

Question 15

3 modes of communication I would use

Answer 15

Classroom visits
Newsletters
Routine Conferences

Question 16

Mode of communication I would NOT use

Answer 16

Phone calls

Question 17

Advantages of Classroom visits

Answer 17

Allows parents to see classrooms in action, provides opportunities for talking with personnel, and enables families to observe child’s interactions with staff and other children

Question 18

Disadvantages of Classroom visits

Answer 18

May not be convenient for families (take the bus, transport limited, work)
Can be disruptive

Question 19

Advantages of Newsletters

Answer 19

Keeps families informed on ongoing events or changes

Educate families about various topics, including developmental practices, community events, and available resources

Question 20

Disadvantages of Newsletters

Answer 20

Time consuming to prepare

May not reach families with limited literacy or English proficiency

Question 21

Advantages of Routine Conferences

Answer 21

Usually standard part of programs
Includes a written summary of child’s progress
Opportunity to discuss child’s progress, concerns, and program activities with parents and staff

Question 22

Advantages of Phone calls

Answer 22

Convenient form of communication

More direct and interactive than handouts, other written communication, or recordings

Question 23

Disadvantages of Phone calls

Answer 23

Families with limited English or who don’t have phone service
Less frequent than communication books
Difficult to schedule with busy families

Question 24

IFSP

Answer 24

Individualized Family Service Plan
Birth to 3 years
Services provided to the child and immediate family
3 types of services: Occupational therapy, Speech and language therapy, Specialized instruction
6 month renewal

Question 25

IEP

Answer 25

Individualized Education Program 
3 to 22
Services for child only
3 types: Adaptive PE, Behavior management, Individual counseling
1 year renewal