Question 1

Understanding of how young children develop stresses that:

Accepted Answer

A) Providing opportunities for choices strengthens the learning process. 
B) Learning is best when children explore areas that interest them. 
C) Expression and engagement fosters learning in all domains. 
D) Active participation in the work insures more learning. 
E) All of the above. 
A) Providing opportunities for choices strengthens the learning process. 
B) Learning is best when children explore areas that interest them. 
C) Expression and engagement fosters learning in all domains. 
D) Active participation in the work insures more learning. 
E) All of the above. E

Question 2

The design of a curriculum for young children is impacted by:

Accepted Answer

A) Knowledge of various disciplines. 
B) Perspectives of child development. 
C) Theoretical beliefs about how young children learn. 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the above. 
A) Knowledge of various disciplines. 
B) Perspectives of child development. 
C) Theoretical beliefs about how young children learn. 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the above. D

Question 3

John Dewey (1902) identified areas that should be included in a curriculum for young children.These have been revisited and include:

Accepted Answer

A) Experimenting. 
B) Socializing. 
C) Expressing. 
D) Inquiring. 
E) All of the above. 
A) Experimenting. 
B) Socializing. 
C) Expressing. 
D) Inquiring. 
E) All of the above. E

Question 4

Compare and contrast thematic units and projects.Describe how each approach is implemented and how each can impact the development of creativity in young children.Be sure to include how each of the arts can be integrated in thematic units and projects.

Accepted Answer

Note the chart of th

Question 5

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has developed a document, Developmental Appropriate Practice (DAP), which has been influential for early childhood educators and refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) The design of the curriculum. 
B) The way the teacher carries out the curriculum. 
C) The standard core. 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the above. 
A) The design of the curriculum. 
B) The way the teacher carries out the curriculum. 
C) The standard core. 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the above.

Question 6

A variety of approaches can be used to provide an integrated curriculum that includes the arts.These are:

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A) Direct instruction and drills. 
B) Themes, units, and the project approach. 
C) Workbooks and programmed instruction. 
D) Focusing on concepts that can be generalized. 
E) All of the above. 
A) Direct instruction and drills. 
B) Themes, units, and the project approach. 
C) Workbooks and programmed instruction. 
D) Focusing on concepts that can be generalized. 
E) All of the above.

Question 7

Gifted and talented young children need opportunities to:

Accepted Answer

A) Focus on one area of their talent. 
B) Be challenged and think creatively. 
C) Do things in the accepted and predictable way. 
D) Wait until all children have completed a project. 
E) All of the above. 
A) Focus on one area of their talent. 
B) Be challenged and think creatively. 
C) Do things in the accepted and predictable way. 
D) Wait until all children have completed a project. 
E) All of the above.

Question 8

A quality curriculum for young children supports:

Accepted Answer

A) Learning that is appropriate for individuals and groups in the classroom. 
B) Experiences that lead to "meaning making" and making sense of concepts. 
C) Making choices and determining what is working. 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the above. 
A) Learning that is appropriate for individuals and groups in the classroom. 
B) Experiences that lead to "meaning making" and making sense of concepts. 
C) Making choices and determining what is working. 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the above.

Question 9

Identify a theme that would be appropriate to use with children in a Pre-K or K classroom who live in a rural area.Identify the major concepts (objectives) to be gained in this unit and include how this theme will be integrated into the classroom and learning centers.Suggest activities and books that may support the theme for this group of children.In addition, state what will be observed to determine how the theme is working and what children are learning.Make sure the arts are included in the theme you have described.Drawing a web of the theme study will provide organization for your thinking and clarify your discussion.

Accepted Answer

Since so many different themes can be ch

Question 10

The curriculum for young children, including the arts, can be designed to:

Accepted Answer

A) Meet individual needs in the classroom. 
B) The specific groups' needs. 
C) Provide areas of expression. 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the above. 
A) Meet individual needs in the classroom. 
B) The specific groups' needs. 
C) Provide areas of expression. 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the above.

Question 11

In-depth studies provide:

Accepted Answer

A) Little time for reflection on the topic and the work accomplished. 
B) A limited amount of time for study and investigation. 
C) Opportunities to develop understanding on a specific topic, information gathering, planning, and sharing information gained on the study. 
D) Time to cover many different topics and themes. 
E) All of the above. 
A) Little time for reflection on the topic and the work accomplished. 
B) A limited amount of time for study and investigation. 
C) Opportunities to develop understanding on a specific topic, information gathering, planning, and sharing information gained on the study. 
D) Time to cover many different topics and themes. 
E) All of the above.

Question 12

The emerging curriculum provides opportunities for:

Accepted Answer

A) Children to follow their interest. 
B) Structured learning in a predictable way. 
C) Build sustained interest for a short time. 
D) Identifying what will be happening every day at the same time. 
E) All of the above. 
A) Children to follow their interest. 
B) Structured learning in a predictable way. 
C) Build sustained interest for a short time. 
D) Identifying what will be happening every day at the same time. 
E) All of the above.

Question 13

The project approach is widely used in the Reggio Emilia Program.Explain why this approach is a good match with the way young children learn and how it encourages thinking that includes the arts.

Accepted Answer

The Reggio Emilia programs and teachers

Question 14

The teacher's role in project work includes all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) Become a researcher and learner. 
B) Direct what the children investigate. 
C) Provide provocation that challenges children's thinking. 
D) Document the process from the beginning to conclusion of the study. 
E) All of the above. 
A) Become a researcher and learner. 
B) Direct what the children investigate. 
C) Provide provocation that challenges children's thinking. 
D) Document the process from the beginning to conclusion of the study. 
E) All of the above.

Understanding of how young children develop stresses that:

The design of a curriculum for young children is impacted by:

John Dewey (1902) identified areas that should be included in a curriculum for young children.These have been revisited and include:

Compare and contrast thematic units and projects.Describe how each approach is implemented and how each can impact the development of creativity in young children.Be sure to include how each of the arts can be integrated in thematic units and projects.

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has developed a document, Developmental Appropriate Practice (DAP), which has been influential for early childhood educators and refers to:

A variety of approaches can be used to provide an integrated curriculum that includes the arts.These are:

Gifted and talented young children need opportunities to:

A quality curriculum for young children supports:

The curriculum for young children, including the arts, can be designed to:

In-depth studies provide:

The emerging curriculum provides opportunities for:

The project approach is widely used in the Reggio Emilia Program.Explain why this approach is a good match with the way young children learn and how it encourages thinking that includes the arts.

The teacher's role in project work includes all of the following except:

Creativity

The Creative Teacher

The Role of Play

Understanding the Visual Arts

Creating Art

Music, Music, Music

Children in Motion: Creative Movement

Creative Drama

Integrating the Arts

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Exam 9: Creativity Across the Curriculum

Understanding of how young children develop stresses that:

The design of a curriculum for young children is impacted by:

John Dewey (1902) identified areas that should be included in a curriculum for young children.These have been revisited and include:

Compare and contrast thematic units and projects.Describe how each approach is implemented and how each can impact the development of creativity in young children.Be sure to include how each of the arts can be integrated in thematic units and projects.

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has developed a document, Developmental Appropriate Practice (DAP), which has been influential for early childhood educators and refers to:

A variety of approaches can be used to provide an integrated curriculum that includes the arts.These are:

Gifted and talented young children need opportunities to:

A quality curriculum for young children supports:

The curriculum for young children, including the arts, can be designed to:

In-depth studies provide:

The emerging curriculum provides opportunities for:

The project approach is widely used in the Reggio Emilia Program.Explain why this approach is a good match with the way young children learn and how it encourages thinking that includes the arts.

The teacher's role in project work includes all of the following except:

Creativity

The Creative Teacher

The Role of Play

Understanding the Visual Arts

Creating Art

Music, Music, Music

Children in Motion: Creative Movement

Creative Drama

Integrating the Arts

Filters