Exam 15: Issues and Trends in Early Childhood Education: Four Themes

Signs of neglect are _____.

Helping children and their families handle anger is a crucial step toward preventing violence.

One of the most important issues to come out of educational reform is ____.

When a child experiences disaster, what are some helpful actions adults can take?

Match the age group to the teacher reaction when a child has experienced a disaster. -Ask what is on their minds

At what age do children exhibit an awareness of race and gender?

Match the educational reform to its description. -Poverty is the major contributor

All of the following are signs of emotional abuse except: _____.

Match the most appropriate age of children with the adult response to disaster. -Give limited exposure to the media

The federal act No Child Left Behind puts a strong emphasis on math and reading assessment.

What are the three issues for considering professionalism in early childhood?

Match the question with the correct historical theme of the early childhood field. -Transmitting values

All of the following challenges affect professionalism EXCEPT _______________.

Parents rate ________ as their highest priority in choosing a child care center.

What is a "drop out factory"?

____________ is the backbone of early education programs and most at-home play.

Match the type of abuse to its sign. -Unexplained bruise and cuts

Which of the following is one of the Seven Irreducible Needs of Children?

Match the type of abuse to its sign. -Dirty or unbathed

What is the relationship between the costs of child care and the quality of experience for the children and teachers?