ECCE 1105 Exam 1 Questions and
Answers.
How children acquire their attitudes and habits about health and safety - Answer They get it
from their families through an ongoing combination of direct instruction, incident learning, and
modeling of adult behaviors
Know about appropriate learning objectives - Answer Use precise and measurable terms in
objective such as draw, list, discuss, explain, select, describe, identify, answer, demonstrate,
match, compare, etc
What is the advantage of having lesson plans or activity plans - Answer Activity plans
encourage advanced planning and organization. Lesson plans that are prepared in advance
improve the teacher's ability to be organized, safe, creative, and focused
Health - Answer A state of wellness. Complete physical, mental, social, and emotional well-
being; the quality of one health element affects the state of the others
Norms - Answer An expression (eg., weeks, months, years) of when a child is likely to
demonstrate certain developmental skills
Food insecurity in the US - Answer uncertain or limited access to a reliable source of food
Signs of childhood depression - Answer apathy or disinterest in activities with friends,
loss of appetite
difficulty sleeping
complaints of physical discomforts, such as headaches, stomachaches, vomiting, diarrhea,
ulcers, repetitive tics (twitches), or difficulty breathing
lack of energy or enthusiasm
indecision
poor self-esteem
uncontrollable anger
Know why children's social emotional development is important and what teachers can do to
promote it - Answer Teachers improve children's chances for achieving positive outcomes by
providing learning opportunities that build on individual strengths and interests. Children are
more likely to experience success, take pride in their accomplishments, and feel good about
themselves when adults set realistic goals and expectations.
, Teachers are able to create opportunities for children to acquire and practice effective
communication, self-control, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in a supportive
environment.
Should teachers be concerned about children's health - Answer Yes, if they are sick or not in
good health it can affect how they learn
When should observations be done? - Answer During daily activities. During daily health
checks, in a systematic manner, when child first walks in room
how are health checks are conducted - Answer Observe children when they first arrive,
observe the parent-child interactions, check the mouth, nose, and eyes as well as any rashes
Why are teachers in a great position to observe children? - Answer Teachers may notice
something about the child that the parents may not. they have daily interactions in the
classroom and knowledge of developmental patterns
where are rashes are most likely to appear - Answer Chest, abdomen, and arms. warmer areas
of the body
Be able to select the appropriate screening test that would be recommended for children with
certain behaviors. - Answer Body mass index is a screening tool that provides a height-for-
weight ratio. it is appropriately used with children 2 years and older to determine their risk of
being underweight, normal weight, overweight or obese.
Vision screening programs are designed to detect three common disorders in young children
like amblyopia, strabismus, and myopia.
Photoscreening is a screening tool that is increasingly being used with young children,
particularly those who are preverbal, nonverble, or have developmental delays or disabilities
that would make it difficult for them to complete conventional screening procedures.
Does the diet of a child impact their behavior? - Answer Yes, malnourished children often fail
to reach typical growth and developmental standards and are at a greater risk for behavior and
learning problems
the most effective strategies for managing the weight of young children - Answer Weight
management approach must include the collaborative efforts of the child, family, teachers, and
health care professionals and target: meal planning, increase daily activity level, create new
outdoor hobbies, promote a positive self-image
Referrals should be based on what? - Answer Knowing something about their beliefs, customs,
values, and community
Answers.
How children acquire their attitudes and habits about health and safety - Answer They get it
from their families through an ongoing combination of direct instruction, incident learning, and
modeling of adult behaviors
Know about appropriate learning objectives - Answer Use precise and measurable terms in
objective such as draw, list, discuss, explain, select, describe, identify, answer, demonstrate,
match, compare, etc
What is the advantage of having lesson plans or activity plans - Answer Activity plans
encourage advanced planning and organization. Lesson plans that are prepared in advance
improve the teacher's ability to be organized, safe, creative, and focused
Health - Answer A state of wellness. Complete physical, mental, social, and emotional well-
being; the quality of one health element affects the state of the others
Norms - Answer An expression (eg., weeks, months, years) of when a child is likely to
demonstrate certain developmental skills
Food insecurity in the US - Answer uncertain or limited access to a reliable source of food
Signs of childhood depression - Answer apathy or disinterest in activities with friends,
loss of appetite
difficulty sleeping
complaints of physical discomforts, such as headaches, stomachaches, vomiting, diarrhea,
ulcers, repetitive tics (twitches), or difficulty breathing
lack of energy or enthusiasm
indecision
poor self-esteem
uncontrollable anger
Know why children's social emotional development is important and what teachers can do to
promote it - Answer Teachers improve children's chances for achieving positive outcomes by
providing learning opportunities that build on individual strengths and interests. Children are
more likely to experience success, take pride in their accomplishments, and feel good about
themselves when adults set realistic goals and expectations.
, Teachers are able to create opportunities for children to acquire and practice effective
communication, self-control, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in a supportive
environment.
Should teachers be concerned about children's health - Answer Yes, if they are sick or not in
good health it can affect how they learn
When should observations be done? - Answer During daily activities. During daily health
checks, in a systematic manner, when child first walks in room
how are health checks are conducted - Answer Observe children when they first arrive,
observe the parent-child interactions, check the mouth, nose, and eyes as well as any rashes
Why are teachers in a great position to observe children? - Answer Teachers may notice
something about the child that the parents may not. they have daily interactions in the
classroom and knowledge of developmental patterns
where are rashes are most likely to appear - Answer Chest, abdomen, and arms. warmer areas
of the body
Be able to select the appropriate screening test that would be recommended for children with
certain behaviors. - Answer Body mass index is a screening tool that provides a height-for-
weight ratio. it is appropriately used with children 2 years and older to determine their risk of
being underweight, normal weight, overweight or obese.
Vision screening programs are designed to detect three common disorders in young children
like amblyopia, strabismus, and myopia.
Photoscreening is a screening tool that is increasingly being used with young children,
particularly those who are preverbal, nonverble, or have developmental delays or disabilities
that would make it difficult for them to complete conventional screening procedures.
Does the diet of a child impact their behavior? - Answer Yes, malnourished children often fail
to reach typical growth and developmental standards and are at a greater risk for behavior and
learning problems
the most effective strategies for managing the weight of young children - Answer Weight
management approach must include the collaborative efforts of the child, family, teachers, and
health care professionals and target: meal planning, increase daily activity level, create new
outdoor hobbies, promote a positive self-image
Referrals should be based on what? - Answer Knowing something about their beliefs, customs,
values, and community
