Midterm Early Childhood Education

Question 1

What is the learning style that needs tactile experience?

Answer 1

Kinesthetic which means learning by doing.

Question 2

What is a good study tip for an auditory learner?

Answer 2

Tape lectures

Question 3

Is Head Start a program for children who come from white upper class families?

Answer 3

No or false Head Start is a program for low class families to help parents raise healthy and happy children

Question 4

T. or F.Did Head Start start in the 1800’s?

Answer 4

F. Head Start started in the 1960’s.

Question 5

T. or F.Did Eric Erikson believe that children have crisis in each stage?

Answer 5

Yes, that is true. He did believe that children do have crisis in each stage.

Question 6

T. or F.Did Lucy Sprague Mitchell follow the works of the McMillan sisters?

Answer 6

Yes that is true. She did follow the works of the McMillan sisters. If the question had said, Lucy Sprague did not follow the works of the McMillan sisters that would have been false.

Question 7

T. or F. Did Arther Gesell develop the Maturation Theory?

Answer 7

That is true. If the question had said, Arther Gesell did not develop the Maturation Theory that would be false.

Question 8

T. or F.Did Piaget believed that children and adults learned the same?

Answer 8

False. Piaget believed that children and adults learn very differently.

Question 9

T. or F. Vygotsky did not describe a zone of proximal development?

Answer 9

False. Vygotsky did describe a zone of proximal development.

Question 10

T. or F. Gifted and talented children are very common?

Answer 10

False. Gifted and talented children are very rare.

Question 11

T. or F. Girls mature faster then boys?

Answer 11

That is true.

Question 12

T. or F. A learning disabled child is intellectually impaired.

Answer 12

False. A learning disabled child is not intellectually impaired.

Question 13

T. or F. Piaget came up with the theory of multiple intelligences?

Answer 13

False. Gardner came up with the theory of multiple intelligences.

Question 14

T. or F. ADHD is more common in girls then in boys?

Answer 14

False. ADHD is more common in boys then it is for girls.

Question 15

What is the definition of a lab school?

Answer 15

A school on a college or university campus, where students are trained to become teachers.

Question 16

What is the definition of Family Day Care?

Answer 16

It is in someone’s home, it is usually less expensive, and they have smaller groups of children.

Question 17

Name 5 people who have contributed to Early Childhood Education?

Answer 17

Piaget, The McMillan sisters, Gardner, Vagotsky, and Erikson.

Question 18

Who developed the Multiple Intelligence theory?

Answer 18

Gardner.

Question 19

What is the role of the teacher in Erikson’s theory?

Answer 19

The role of the teacher in Erikson’s theory is to have a emotional base and to be the social mediator.

Question 20

What are the first four stages of development in Erikson’s theory?

Answer 20

1. Trust Vs. Mistrust.
2. Autonomy Vs. Doubt.
3. Initiation Vs. Guilt.
4. Industry Vs. Inferiority.

Question 21

What is the role of the teacher in Piaget’s theory?

Answer 21

1. They need to supply materials and support.
2. Time to explore
3. Understands the nature of the young child and acts as a guide.

Question 22

What are the three most important factors to a quality preschool?

Answer 22

1. Low teacher to child ratio.
2. Small groups
3. Experienced and well trained teacher’s.

Question 23

What are the three core values of ethical conduct for a teacher?

Answer 23

1. Having a good understanding of child development.
2. Supporting and appreciating the close bond between a child and their family.
3. Respecting every child, parent and other staff members.

Question 24

What theory did Piaget come up with?

Answer 24

He came up with the cognitive theory.

Question 25

What theory did Vygotsky come up with?

Answer 25

He came up with the sociocultural theory.

Question 26

What theory did Gardner come up with?

Answer 26

He came up with the multiple intelligence theory.

Question 27

What theory did Maslow come up with?

Answer 27

He came up with the hierarchy of needs.

Question 28

What theory did Gesell come up with?

Answer 28

He came up with the Maturation Theory.

Question 29

Did Vygotsky believe in the zone of proximal development?

Answer 29

Yes he did.

Question 30

What are the threestages of Piaget’s theory?

Answer 30

1. The sensorimotor stage which is 0-2 years old.
2. The pre-operational stage which is 2-6 or 7 years old.
3. The concrete operational stage which is 6-12 years old.

Question 31

Which theorist took a medical view of development?

Answer 31

Gasell.

Question 32

Why is play important

Answer 32

Play is so important because it teaches children about the world around them. It teaches them social skill when they play with other children. Playing with blocks helps with their math skills. Listening to stories and looking at pictures helps with their reading skills. Washing their hands and putting toys away helps with their self-help skills. Playing outside teaches them about nature. Writing their letters helps with their language skills. Problem solving helps with their social skills and self-help skills. Cutting with scissors, writing with a pencil, and coloring helps develop their motor skills. Imaginary play helps with problem solving and it builds their imagination. Seeing if objects stick to a magnet or looking through a microscope at bugs is developing science skills.