Exam 17: Organizing Childrens Learning Over Time

What is the best way to find out what children understand about a thematic topic? 1. Observe the children at play 2) Discuss the concept with children 3) Document children's drawings and constructions 4) Make a web of relevant content using relevant resource materials

Which of the following is the most suitable theme for preschool age children?

Which of the following statements describes the Project Approach?

Describe what criteria you would use to decide whether or not to plan a theme on insects for the children in the kindergarten class with whom you work.

Describe what is meant when we say teachers should achieve balance and diversity across the curriculum in terms of theme planning?

The children share what they have learned with others. Which part of the Project Approach is this?

What strategy is most desirable in setting up an effective daily schedule?

Which of the following is a way for teachers to make transitions more effective? 1. Sing a song at clean up time. 2. Practice a new physical skill to move from one area to another (for example, skip from group time to the cubby to get coats before going outside). 3. Help children come down the hall quietly by pretending to "creep" past the director's office, varying what they pretend on different days (creep one day, come quiet as a mouse on another, etc.) 4. Help children come down the hall quietly by holding their finger over their mouths in the "shhh" sign. Use this strategy every time they are in the hallway.

What is the diagram that adults and children create to identify various elements of a theme-related topic?

Which of the following portions of the day should have the most time allocated to it in an effective schedule for preschoolers?

The best time for teachers to schedule outside time is:

Which part of the Project Approach is happening when the children discuss their experiences with a topic, then represent their understandings in a variety of ways?

Briefly describe the process involved in creating an information base for a theme.

List 3 ways in which one might determine how and what children are learning about a theme/project.

What activities are complex and involve significant set-up, clean up, or teacher's supervision?

Select the alternative that has the most appropriate sequence of activities for the teacher to prepare a thematic unit.

Which of the following statements accurately describes the role holidays play in theme development?

Consider the theme Plants. How might a plant theme for a four-year-old class look different from a plant theme for a group of second graders? Provide examples and a rationale for your answer.

Which of the following themes would be LEAST appropriate for a group of 5-year-olds who live in Hawaii?

Field notes include which of the following elements?