Question 1

To help children apply what they learned in Step 4 of a direct instruction sequence, what would the teacher say?

Accepted Answer

A)  Look up here. 
B)  This is what you have to do first. 
C)  Make a circle. 
D)  Show me something that is NOT a circle. 
A)  Look up here. 
B)  This is what you have to do first. 
C)  Make a circle. 
D)  Show me something that is NOT a circle. C

Question 2

Which of the following elements should you consider FIRST when developing an activity plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  The materials available 
B)  The physical space in which the activity will take place 
C)  What theme the children are studying 
D)  The needs, strengths, and interests of the children 
A)  The materials available 
B)  The physical space in which the activity will take place 
C)  What theme the children are studying 
D)  The needs, strengths, and interests of the children D

Question 3

Your text described the concept of developmental direction. Which of the following is an example of concrete to abstract?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arnold learns the concepts of tall and short by building towers of blocks and then applies this knowledge to identifying tall and short objects pictured side by side in photographs. 
B)  Hannah practices fine motor skills by cutting out paper shapes and then reciting the names of the shapes. 
C)  Carl learns the meaning of a word by memorizing a song and then using the same word in another song later. 
D)  Sarah sees and hears the teacher read the same story many times and then begins to pick out certain words in the text herself. 
A)  Arnold learns the concepts of tall and short by building towers of blocks and then applies this knowledge to identifying tall and short objects pictured side by side in photographs. 
B)  Hannah practices fine motor skills by cutting out paper shapes and then reciting the names of the shapes. 
C)  Carl learns the meaning of a word by memorizing a song and then using the same word in another song later. 
D)  Sarah sees and hears the teacher read the same story many times and then begins to pick out certain words in the text herself. A

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of an appropriate activity plan objective as described in your text?

Accepted Answer

A)  The adult will select appropriate materials for the children to use. 
B)  Children will think about seeds and leaves. 
C)  The child will feel good about his or her participation in the activity. 
D)  The child will put the story characters in sequence on the flannel board. 
A)  The adult will select appropriate materials for the children to use. 
B)  Children will think about seeds and leaves. 
C)  The child will feel good about his or her participation in the activity. 
D)  The child will put the story characters in sequence on the flannel board.

Question 5

Ms. Demchik filled the water table and placed a set of eight-ounce plastic bottles on a nearby shelf. She put measuring cups and some plastic tubing in the water. As the children arrived, she invited them to play. She observed the children's explorations, then asked questions such as, "Which of these containers holds the most? How do you know?" She was prepared to accept any answer the children might give and to build on their answers with further questions and challenges. What activity type does the water table represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  The water table was a direct instruction activity. 
B)  The water table was a problem-solving activity. 
C)  The water table was an exploratory activity. 
D)  The water table was a guided discovery activity. 
A)  The water table was a direct instruction activity. 
B)  The water table was a problem-solving activity. 
C)  The water table was an exploratory activity. 
D)  The water table was a guided discovery activity.

Question 6

Why is it important to sequence the objectives in your activity plan? What impact will this have on your teaching and on children's participation in the activity?

Accepted Answer

Sequencing the objectives in your activi

Question 7

What is a "teachable moment"?

Accepted Answer

A)  A spontaneous learning opportunity for the child. 
B)  A short time interval between two scheduled activities. 
C)  A planned activity in which the teacher highlights what the children learned that day in a fun and meaningful way. 
D)  A brief teaching time when children and teachers plan what they will do next. 
A)  A spontaneous learning opportunity for the child. 
B)  A short time interval between two scheduled activities. 
C)  A planned activity in which the teacher highlights what the children learned that day in a fun and meaningful way. 
D)  A brief teaching time when children and teachers plan what they will do next.

Question 8

The children are playing in the pretend grocery store. After observing them for a few moments, the teacher enters the store. She asks an open-ended question and does some modeling to help the children focus more closely on the roles of customers and employees. What kind of activity is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Problem solving 
B)  Exploration 
C)  Demonstration 
D)  Guided discovery 
A)  Problem solving 
B)  Exploration 
C)  Demonstration 
D)  Guided discovery

Question 9

The short form of the lesson plan is suited for teachers who:

Accepted Answer

A)  Are more experienced, and therefore need to record fewer details. 
B)  Are not provided paid time for lesson planning, and may be too busy to have time for the long form. 
C)  Work alone and do not need to communicate activity plans in detail to coworkers. 
D)  Have less experience writing plans and are writing simpler activities 
A)  Are more experienced, and therefore need to record fewer details. 
B)  Are not provided paid time for lesson planning, and may be too busy to have time for the long form. 
C)  Work alone and do not need to communicate activity plans in detail to coworkers. 
D)  Have less experience writing plans and are writing simpler activities

Question 10

The teacher has developed a counting activity in which children are counting shells. Which of the following statements of content best fit this activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Shells come in many colors. 
B)  Shells are sometimes large and sometimes small. 
C)  Shells were once the home of tiny animals that live in the ocean. 
D)  When counting, each object is counted only once. 
A)  Shells come in many colors. 
B)  Shells are sometimes large and sometimes small. 
C)  Shells were once the home of tiny animals that live in the ocean. 
D)  When counting, each object is counted only once.

Question 11

Your text described the concept of developmental direction. Which of the following is an example of whole to part?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arnold learns the concepts of tall and short by building towers of blocks and then applies this knowledge to identifying tall and short objects pictured side by side in photographs. 
B)  Hannah practices fine motor skills by cutting out paper shapes and then recites the names of the shapes. 
C)  Carl learns the meaning of a word by memorizing a song and then using the same word in another song later. 
D)  Sarah sees and hears the teacher read the same story many times and then begins to pick out certain words in the text herself. 
A)  Arnold learns the concepts of tall and short by building towers of blocks and then applies this knowledge to identifying tall and short objects pictured side by side in photographs. 
B)  Hannah practices fine motor skills by cutting out paper shapes and then recites the names of the shapes. 
C)  Carl learns the meaning of a word by memorizing a song and then using the same word in another song later. 
D)  Sarah sees and hears the teacher read the same story many times and then begins to pick out certain words in the text herself.

Question 12

What are some of the teaching strategies you might employ when using direct instruction to teach children how to serve themselves family-style at lunch (Children sitting at the table, dishes passed around with each child serving him- or herself)? Give examples of things you might say or do.

Accepted Answer

Some teaching strategies that could be e

Question 13

When children play games that require them to experience the concepts of inside, under, and next to, before having to apply those concepts on paper, the teacher is demonstrating awareness of what aspect of developmental direction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Known to unknown 
B)  Simple to complex 
C)  Exploratory to goal directed 
D)  Accurate to inaccurate 
A)  Known to unknown 
B)  Simple to complex 
C)  Exploratory to goal directed 
D)  Accurate to inaccurate

Question 14

Name 3 reasons why teachers plan activities in advance.

Accepted Answer

Organize their thoughts and actions.
Thi

Question 15

What is the role of the teacher in guided discovery activities?

Accepted Answer

To serve as a resource, to hel

Question 16

What is wrong with lesson plans created at a central corporate office and distributed for use to centers across the country, to be used on a specific date?

Accepted Answer

Although such plans may be technically c

Question 17

Why are effective, thorough lesson plans so important? Be specific; discuss the pitfalls of ineffective planning.

Accepted Answer

Effective, thorough lesson plans are imp

Question 18

What are the essential steps in a scientific problem solving activity?

Accepted Answer

a. Becoming aware or observing

Question 19

Which of the following parts of the activity plan includes ways to simplify the lesson to accommodate the needs of some or all of the children?

Accepted Answer

A)  The content 
B)  The objectives 
C)  The procedures 
D)  The evaluation 
A)  The content 
B)  The objectives 
C)  The procedures 
D)  The evaluation

Question 20

According to your book, activity plans contain goals and objectives. Define each and describe how they relate to each another.

Accepted Answer

Goals and objectives are both important

To help children apply what they learned in Step 4 of a direct instruction sequence, what would the teacher say?

Which of the following elements should you consider FIRST when developing an activity plan?

Your text described the concept of developmental direction. Which of the following is an example of concrete to abstract?

Which of the following is an example of an appropriate activity plan objective as described in your text?

Why is it important to sequence the objectives in your activity plan? What impact will this have on your teaching and on children's participation in the activity?

What is a "teachable moment"?

The children are playing in the pretend grocery store. After observing them for a few moments, the teacher enters the store. She asks an open-ended question and does some modeling to help the children focus more closely on the roles of customers and employees. What kind of activity is this?

The short form of the lesson plan is suited for teachers who:

The teacher has developed a counting activity in which children are counting shells. Which of the following statements of content best fit this activity?

Your text described the concept of developmental direction. Which of the following is an example of whole to part?

What are some of the teaching strategies you might employ when using direct instruction to teach children how to serve themselves family-style at lunch (Children sitting at the table, dishes passed around with each child serving him- or herself)? Give examples of things you might say or do.

When children play games that require them to experience the concepts of inside, under, and next to, before having to apply those concepts on paper, the teacher is demonstrating awareness of what aspect of developmental direction?

Name 3 reasons why teachers plan activities in advance.

What is the role of the teacher in guided discovery activities?

What is wrong with lesson plans created at a central corporate office and distributed for use to centers across the country, to be used on a specific date?

Why are effective, thorough lesson plans so important? Be specific; discuss the pitfalls of ineffective planning.

What are the essential steps in a scientific problem solving activity?

Which of the following parts of the activity plan includes ways to simplify the lesson to accommodate the needs of some or all of the children?

According to your book, activity plans contain goals and objectives. Define each and describe how they relate to each another.

Introduction

Developmentally Appropriate Practice: An Evolving Framework for Teaching Young Children

Teaching and Learning in Developmentally Appropriate Programs

Planning and Implementing Effective Group-Time Activities

Organizing Space and Materials

Child Guidance in Early Childhood Classrooms

Assessing and Evaluating Childrens Learning

Strengthening Developmentally Appropriate Programs Through Family Engagement

The Aesthetic Domain

The Affective Domain

The Cognitive Domain

The Language Domain

The Physical Domain

The Social Domain

Integrating Curriculum Through Pretend and Construction Play

Organizing Childrens Learning Over Time

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Exam 4: Planning and Implementing Effective Small-Group Activities

To help children apply what they learned in Step 4 of a direct instruction sequence, what would the teacher say?

Which of the following elements should you consider FIRST when developing an activity plan?

Your text described the concept of developmental direction. Which of the following is an example of concrete to abstract?

Which of the following is an example of an appropriate activity plan objective as described in your text?

Why is it important to sequence the objectives in your activity plan? What impact will this have on your teaching and on children's participation in the activity?

What is a "teachable moment"?

The children are playing in the pretend grocery store. After observing them for a few moments, the teacher enters the store. She asks an open-ended question and does some modeling to help the children focus more closely on the roles of customers and employees. What kind of activity is this?

The short form of the lesson plan is suited for teachers who:

The teacher has developed a counting activity in which children are counting shells. Which of the following statements of content best fit this activity?

Your text described the concept of developmental direction. Which of the following is an example of whole to part?

What are some of the teaching strategies you might employ when using direct instruction to teach children how to serve themselves family-style at lunch (Children sitting at the table, dishes passed around with each child serving him- or herself)? Give examples of things you might say or do.

When children play games that require them to experience the concepts of inside, under, and next to, before having to apply those concepts on paper, the teacher is demonstrating awareness of what aspect of developmental direction?

Name 3 reasons why teachers plan activities in advance.

What is the role of the teacher in guided discovery activities?

What is wrong with lesson plans created at a central corporate office and distributed for use to centers across the country, to be used on a specific date?

Why are effective, thorough lesson plans so important? Be specific; discuss the pitfalls of ineffective planning.

What are the essential steps in a scientific problem solving activity?

Which of the following parts of the activity plan includes ways to simplify the lesson to accommodate the needs of some or all of the children?

According to your book, activity plans contain goals and objectives. Define each and describe how they relate to each another.

Introduction

Developmentally Appropriate Practice: An Evolving Framework for Teaching Young Children

Teaching and Learning in Developmentally Appropriate Programs

Planning and Implementing Effective Group-Time Activities

Organizing Space and Materials

Child Guidance in Early Childhood Classrooms

Assessing and Evaluating Childrens Learning

Strengthening Developmentally Appropriate Programs Through Family Engagement

The Aesthetic Domain

The Affective Domain

The Cognitive Domain

The Language Domain

The Physical Domain

The Social Domain

Integrating Curriculum Through Pretend and Construction Play

Organizing Childrens Learning Over Time

Filters