Question 1

There are a number of professional organizations that have written about children's rights to the expressive arts.These include:

Accepted Answer

A) National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEY
C) . 
B) Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI). 
C) National Arts Education Association (NAE
A) . 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the above. 
A) National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEY
C) . 
B) Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI). 
C) National Arts Education Association (NAE
A) . 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the above. D

Question 2

When developing an integrated study of "Gardening," the teacher can include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) Participate in music and movement activities that relate to gardening. 
B) Add materials related to gardening in learning centers. 
C) Provide art activities that focus on color and design. 
D) Books and literature about gardening. 
E) All of the above. 
A) Participate in music and movement activities that relate to gardening. 
B) Add materials related to gardening in learning centers. 
C) Provide art activities that focus on color and design. 
D) Books and literature about gardening. 
E) All of the above. C

Question 3

Explain and defend why the arts increase the learning opportunities and enjoyment of young children who are involved in an in-depth study in the early childhood classroom.Identify the learning that occurs, the social/emotional skills that it benefits, and the unique experiences that can be acquired through the use of the arts (music, drama, movement, and the visual arts).

Accepted Answer

For some children the arts are the only way to encourage their learning in all areas.Music may be the experience that inspires the interest and engagement for a specific child.Another child may find their abilities in drama or movement.These children will be turned onto learning and invited into learning by finding the area of the arts that matches their interest and ability.In this area he or she is able to participate, feel successful, and enjoy the process.
For other children the arts enrich and support their learning in all areas.It moves their learning into new areas, different experiences, and opportunities to think in creative ways.
For both groups of children and these special individuals, the arts increase their learning opportunities in language, communication, content subjects, and understanding of others.The arts provide ways for them to develop social skills as they work together on visual arts, sing and move with others, and create drama.In an in-depth study they discover how learning is holistic and is integrated because of the inclusion of the arts.
In addition to the development of their cognitive abilities, children involved in the arts learn about themselves, their capabilities, their talents, their abilities to express their ideas, feelings, and creative thoughts.The arts provide unique experiences to appreciate and enjoy the work of others.They have opportunities to learn about their culture, heritage, and uniqueness in a meaningful way.The arts nurture learning, but they also bring joy to the lives of young children.

Question 4

Early childhood teachers' best practices should be guided by all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) Related professional organizations. 
B) Books and articles on the topic. 
C) Other teachers in the field. 
D) Experts in the field. 
E) What feels right. 
A) Related professional organizations. 
B) Books and articles on the topic. 
C) Other teachers in the field. 
D) Experts in the field. 
E) What feels right.

Question 5

When choosing a topic or theme to be used with a group of Pre-K children, it is important to consider:

Accepted Answer

A) The interest of the teacher and the materials he or she has to use for the exploration. 
B) The experiences and interest of the specific children in the classroom. 
C) Materials already in the classroom that can be used for the topic. 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the above. 
A) The interest of the teacher and the materials he or she has to use for the exploration. 
B) The experiences and interest of the specific children in the classroom. 
C) Materials already in the classroom that can be used for the topic. 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the above.

Question 6

Projects grow from:

Accepted Answer

A) Children's investigations and questions. 
B) Goals that are determined by the teacher. 
C) The predicable interests of most young children. 
D) Long-term interests not related to in-depth study. 
E) All of the above. 
A) Children's investigations and questions. 
B) Goals that are determined by the teacher. 
C) The predicable interests of most young children. 
D) Long-term interests not related to in-depth study. 
E) All of the above.

Question 7

Whenever new materials or tools are introduced to young children, it is critical that:

Accepted Answer

A) Time is provided for a period of exploration of the material and/or tool before an activity is begun. 
B) There is a period of discussion about the possible uses for the material or tool. 
C) They are taught how to use the materials or tools. 
D) The activity is completed in a timely manner. 
E) All of the above. 
A) Time is provided for a period of exploration of the material and/or tool before an activity is begun. 
B) There is a period of discussion about the possible uses for the material or tool. 
C) They are taught how to use the materials or tools. 
D) The activity is completed in a timely manner. 
E) All of the above.

Question 8

The physical environment of the classroom should be designed to ensure the arts are an integral part of the children's learning.This can be done by creating a beautiful place for children and teachers with:

Accepted Answer

A) A variety of materials and choices are available so children can easily follow their ideas and create their projects. 
B) Displays of the children's work should be attractively presented and valued. 
C) A place where special treasure can be seen, explored, and enjoyed. 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the above. 
A) A variety of materials and choices are available so children can easily follow their ideas and create their projects. 
B) Displays of the children's work should be attractively presented and valued. 
C) A place where special treasure can be seen, explored, and enjoyed. 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the above.

Question 9

Artist-in-residence programs:

Accepted Answer

A) Are more than performance/demonstration and include sustained work with children to learn about artists and techniques. 
B) Help establish galleries and displays of the artist's work. 
C) Provide funding to support artists working in schools and classrooms with children. 
D) Both A and C. 
A) Are more than performance/demonstration and include sustained work with children to learn about artists and techniques. 
B) Help establish galleries and displays of the artist's work. 
C) Provide funding to support artists working in schools and classrooms with children. 
D) Both A and C.

Question 10

An Atelierista is a:

Accepted Answer

A) A place in Italy. 
B) An expert in architecture. 
C) A teacher who specializes in art in the Reggio Emilia schools. 
D) A technique used in programs for young children. 
E) All of the above. 
A) A place in Italy. 
B) An expert in architecture. 
C) A teacher who specializes in art in the Reggio Emilia schools. 
D) A technique used in programs for young children. 
E) All of the above.

Question 11

An integrated curriculum provides opportunity for children to be emerged in studies that:

Accepted Answer

A) Address only standards and content covered in standardized testing. 
B) Focused on the content areas. 
C) Include the arts in meaningful ways. 
D) Both B and C. 
A) Address only standards and content covered in standardized testing. 
B) Focused on the content areas. 
C) Include the arts in meaningful ways. 
D) Both B and C.

Question 12

It is important for an environment to be created for young children that will nurture their creativity.With this goal in mind, the teacher must:

Accepted Answer

A) Understand the artistic process. 
B) Provide an environment that encourages experimentation. 
C) Include time and materials to support artistic experiences. 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the above. 
A) Understand the artistic process. 
B) Provide an environment that encourages experimentation. 
C) Include time and materials to support artistic experiences. 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the above.

Question 13

There are a number of different ways to ensure that the arts are included in programs for young children.Explain and distinguish:
A.Teaching with the arts,
B.Teaching about and in the arts, and
C.Teaching through the arts.Give examples of appropriate activities and/or experiences for young children using each of these approaches to clarify the differences between the three methods.

Accepted Answer

but the following elements should be inc

Question 14

It is essential that a teacher of young children recognize a child's need for creative thought and expression because:

Accepted Answer

A) His or her attitude will inspire creative thinking and problem solving. 
B) The teacher ultimately designs the environment in the classroom emphasizing what he or she believes is important. 
C) The teacher is the most critical element in the transformation of the classroom into a place where these abilities are developed. 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the above. 
A) His or her attitude will inspire creative thinking and problem solving. 
B) The teacher ultimately designs the environment in the classroom emphasizing what he or she believes is important. 
C) The teacher is the most critical element in the transformation of the classroom into a place where these abilities are developed. 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the above.

There are a number of professional organizations that have written about children's rights to the expressive arts.These include:

When developing an integrated study of "Gardening," the teacher can include all of the following except:

Early childhood teachers' best practices should be guided by all of the following except:

When choosing a topic or theme to be used with a group of Pre-K children, it is important to consider:

Projects grow from:

Whenever new materials or tools are introduced to young children, it is critical that:

The physical environment of the classroom should be designed to ensure the arts are an integral part of the children's learning.This can be done by creating a beautiful place for children and teachers with:

Artist-in-residence programs:

An Atelierista is a:

An integrated curriculum provides opportunity for children to be emerged in studies that:

It is important for an environment to be created for young children that will nurture their creativity.With this goal in mind, the teacher must:

It is essential that a teacher of young children recognize a child's need for creative thought and expression because:

Creativity

The Creative Teacher

The Role of Play

Understanding the Visual Arts

Creating Art

Music, Music, Music

Children in Motion: Creative Movement

Creative Drama

Creativity Across the Curriculum

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Exam 10: Integrating the Arts

There are a number of professional organizations that have written about children's rights to the expressive arts.These include:

When developing an integrated study of "Gardening," the teacher can include all of the following except:

Early childhood teachers' best practices should be guided by all of the following except:

When choosing a topic or theme to be used with a group of Pre-K children, it is important to consider:

Projects grow from:

Whenever new materials or tools are introduced to young children, it is critical that:

The physical environment of the classroom should be designed to ensure the arts are an integral part of the children's learning.This can be done by creating a beautiful place for children and teachers with:

Artist-in-residence programs:

An Atelierista is a:

An integrated curriculum provides opportunity for children to be emerged in studies that:

It is important for an environment to be created for young children that will nurture their creativity.With this goal in mind, the teacher must:

It is essential that a teacher of young children recognize a child's need for creative thought and expression because:

Creativity

The Creative Teacher

The Role of Play

Understanding the Visual Arts

Creating Art

Music, Music, Music

Children in Motion: Creative Movement

Creative Drama

Creativity Across the Curriculum

Filters