Final Test

Question 1

Learning Centers purpose

Answer 1

areas/activities throughout your program that allow children to manipulate materials, explore ideas, discover consequences, build, create and express themselves.

Question 2

learning centers values

Answer 2

hands-on reinforcement to support new skill
opportunity to function as part of the group and practice social skills
teach cooperation, teamwork, respect, and empathy
teach rules and regulations of play
challenge children to learn what they are capable of doing and what they need to practice more

Question 3

infant/toddler centers

Answer 3

social area with manipulative toys and blocks
art and water play areas
reading area with rug and pillows
active play with small climber, tumbling mat and large blocks

Question 4

preschool centers

Answer 4

group time area also used as a music and movement space
art and sand/water play areas near sink
dramatic play and housekeeping areas
manipulative toy area with a table
book/ quiet area include comfortable seating
science/ discover center
computer area with two chairs

Question 5

Primary grades centers

*first centers in primary grades

Answer 5

*math/science area to investigate/use materials found on shelves
*writing center
art center
block center
computer area with two seats

Question 6

integrated curriculum

Answer 6

learning experiences that include multiple subject matter areas as a natural part of the curriculum

Question 7

constructivist approach

Answer 7

children build their own understanding of the world through activities based on personal interests

Question 8

system of sounds used to make up words in a specific language

Answer 8

phonology

Question 9

rules for combing sounds to form words within a specific language (plurals and tense)

Answer 9

morphology

Question 10

meanings given to words

Answer 10

semantics

Question 11

procedures for combining words into phrases and sentences

Answer 11

syntax

Question 12

consists of adapting language to different social situations

Answer 12

pragmatics

Question 13

print rich environments

Answer 13

variety of materials for reading: books, items with words on them (menus, labels)
diverse writing materials
displays of children’s written products
integrated printed materials: written materials should be connected with ongoing activities in the classroom
literacy as part of routines: attendance charts, pledge, daily schedule

Question 14

emergent literacy

Answer 14

learning to read and write has much I common with oral language development

• learn about reading and wring in infancy
• phonemic awareness: understanding and conscious awareness that speech is composed of identifiable units

Question 15

Developmentally appropriate assessment

Answer 15

1. standardized tests: attempt to accurately measure a child’s performance compared with others or in relation to some standard
2. developmental screening: short standardized assessment to identify children who may have a disability or learning problem (Denver II, vision screening)
3. observation: emphasis on developing the whole child (identify physical skill, listen to oral language, and study social interactions)
4. documentation of children’s wok: collect artifacts, photographs, observations, and video/audiotapes
5. portfolios: provide evidence of individual childhood learnings

Question 16

benefits of outdoor play

Answer 16

sensory experiences
greater sense of freedom
opportunities for risk taking 
use large and small muscles
lean from materials outdoors
overall childhood health
* every aspect of the child's development can be enhanced*

Question 17

teaching social skills

Answer 17

building a sense of self
adult-child relationships
peer interactions: guided participation and conflict resolution

Question 18

cognitive curriculum

Answer 18

critical thinking
problem solving
lifelong learning

Question 19

appropriate use of technology with young children

Answer 19

beginning at age 3
30 minutes of screen time
intentional and used as a tool not as a babysitter