Question 1

During the creative process there are few opportunities to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Try different ways of solving problems.
B)  Collaborate with others.
C)  Make mistakes and failures.
D)  Develop a "perfect" product.
E)  All of the above. D

Question 2

Trostle and Yawkey identified seven specific strategies that teachers can use to nurture creative thinking.Which of these are not included?

Accepted Answer

A)  Talking with children while working on projects to help extend their thinking.
B)  Providing sufficient time for investigation and exploration of materials.
C)  Serve as a model that is not playful or inventive.
D)  Adding novel objects and materials to the activities.
E)  All of the above. C

Question 3

How does a teacher use creativity every day?

Accepted Answer

A)  Display beautiful arrangements of flowers or items from nature.
B)  Developing interesting lessons.
C)  Adding a new center.
D)  All of the above.
E)  None of the above. D

Question 4

Here is a list of materials that can be used in early childhood classrooms as children work on activities and projects.Indicate which items can be identified as open ended.
Chenille sticks Clay A variety of paper puzzles
Cardboard boxes Wood scraps Branches or leaves
Shinny fabric Paper rolls Foil
Coloring book pages Shells Color pencils

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Characteristics of a creative teacher include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Willing to try new ideas.
B)  Flexible in their thinking.
C)  Not appreciative of beautiful things.
D)  Concerned about children's feelings.
E)  All of the above.

Question 6

Open-ended activities provide children opportunities to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Do things in a predetermined way.
B)  Choose materials and the ways they want to use them.
C)  Come up with the same solution to a problem.
D)  Develop the ability to try less challenging tasks in the future.
E)  All of the above.

Question 7

Displays in the classroom indicate what the children are doing in this space and what is valued.How should the children's work be displayed?

Accepted Answer

A)  With frames, mats, and other interesting materials to vary the presentation.
B)  At a level on the wall that can be enjoyed by both children and parents.
C)  In an interesting and attractive way.
D)  All of the above.
E)  None of the above.

Question 8

Describe how problem finding relates to the enhancement of creativity in an early childhood classroom.Include an example of a child or children identifying a problem and following this interest into an activity or project.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Before a teacher can promote creativity in others he or she must:

Accepted Answer

A)  Nurture her creativity abilities and interests.
B)  Support traditional ideas that do not challenge thinking.
C)  Be a musician, artist, or dancer.
D)  Recognize that few people or children are creative.
E)  All of the above.

Question 10

Which of these choices should not be included in the physical environment that contributes to creativity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adequate time and resources for the implementation of projects and activities.
B)  Children's involvement in shaping the space and contributing to their community.
C)  Choices for play and participation that are easily understood.
D)  Few choices of activities, materials, or play opportunities.
E)  All of the above.

Question 11

There are many ways that young children can develop creative thinking in the classroom.Which way is included?

Accepted Answer

A)  Telling and retelling a story.
B)  Painting a mural with a group of children.
C)  Building a structure out of cardboard blocks.
D)  All of the above.
E)  None of the above.

Question 12

Select the teacher comment, from the ones listed below, that is most likely to discourage creative ideas and new projects:

Accepted Answer

A)  Good thinking (child's name) !
B)  It's never been done that way.
C)  Let's see how we can use it!
D)  What a great possibility.
E)  All of the above.

Question 13

If the materials that children can use are easily accessible and clearly displayed they will:

Accepted Answer

A)  Make independent choices and not have to wait for the teacher.
B)  Be unable to determine what is available for their use.
C)  Not stay focused on the teacher-directed task.
D)  Mess up the materials and be wasteful.
E)  All of the above.

Question 14

What is one of the most important elements in the development of a classroom that nurtures creativity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sufficient funds to purchase a wide variety of materials.
B)  A teacher who understands that including the arts is essential.
C)  A curriculum that includes the arts several days a weeks.
D)  Inspiring young children to try unique projects.
E)  All of the above.

Question 15

Both the children and teacher benefit from a classroom environment that is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Predictable and the same every day.
B)  Disorganized and filled with clutter.
C)  Exciting and adventurous where new things are tried.
D)  Designed around strategies that do not vary or change based on children's interests.
E)  All of the above.

Question 16

Projects in the early childhood classroom allow children to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Observe, record ideas, and draw conclusions.
B)  Find the correct way to solve a specific problem.
C)  Be persistent on long-term initiatives.
D)  Both A and C.

Question 17

An early childhood teacher should design the day so there are opportunities for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Child chosen and Group lead activities.
B)  Teacher directed and Teacher controlled activities.
C)  Teacher directed (lead)  and Child directed (lead)  activities.
D)  Teacher lecturing and Children listening.
E)  All of the above.

Exam 2: The Creative Teacher