Chapter 1 Study Guide - ECE 101
What ages are included in early childhood education? - correct answer-birth to age 8
What are the different settings (places, programs) where early childhood education is
provided? - correct answer-diverse facilities, including child development centers designed
for the care and education of young children, schools, and homes
describe what an early childhood educator would do - correct answer-provide to educate and
care for children between the ages of birth to age 8
developmentally appropriate practice - correct answer-regard all areas of development -
social, emotional, intellectual, and physical. you will be expected to nurture and support all
aspects of development. this is called "the whole child" many childhood educators believe
this the best kind of program
intentional teaching - correct answer-have a purpose behind every decision they and skill in
articulating the reasons for their actions. decides on goals for children and the best
strategies they need for learning
standards - correct answer-- know what students are used in your program and in your state
- design curriculum that addresses early learning standards
- assess what children have learned in terms of standards
- identify how you are meeting standards
teachers have to work with families and the educator team - correct answer-- very important
role of the early childhood educator
- transition between school & home - learn to be apart from another
- sense of belonging - becoming a team
what qualities make a good teacher of young children? - correct answer-- intellectual,
thoughtful, practical, active, outgoing, quiet, reserved, creative, dramatic - good traits
- no one "right" personality
- need to LOVE what they do
- communicate with children and adults
- good role models, unconditional caring
how can understanding your temperament help you as a teacher? - correct answer-this can
help you as a teacher because having your own style and characteristic ways of responding,
it will teach you to adapt to new situations that can help working with children
how can understanding multiple intelligences help you understand yourself and the children
you teach? - correct answer-because when you realize your talents and strengths, you are
able to maximize them, this can help you be more sensitive to and more accepting.
What ages are included in early childhood education? - correct answer-birth to age 8
What are the different settings (places, programs) where early childhood education is
provided? - correct answer-diverse facilities, including child development centers designed
for the care and education of young children, schools, and homes
describe what an early childhood educator would do - correct answer-provide to educate and
care for children between the ages of birth to age 8
developmentally appropriate practice - correct answer-regard all areas of development -
social, emotional, intellectual, and physical. you will be expected to nurture and support all
aspects of development. this is called "the whole child" many childhood educators believe
this the best kind of program
intentional teaching - correct answer-have a purpose behind every decision they and skill in
articulating the reasons for their actions. decides on goals for children and the best
strategies they need for learning
standards - correct answer-- know what students are used in your program and in your state
- design curriculum that addresses early learning standards
- assess what children have learned in terms of standards
- identify how you are meeting standards
teachers have to work with families and the educator team - correct answer-- very important
role of the early childhood educator
- transition between school & home - learn to be apart from another
- sense of belonging - becoming a team
what qualities make a good teacher of young children? - correct answer-- intellectual,
thoughtful, practical, active, outgoing, quiet, reserved, creative, dramatic - good traits
- no one "right" personality
- need to LOVE what they do
- communicate with children and adults
- good role models, unconditional caring
how can understanding your temperament help you as a teacher? - correct answer-this can
help you as a teacher because having your own style and characteristic ways of responding,
it will teach you to adapt to new situations that can help working with children
how can understanding multiple intelligences help you understand yourself and the children
you teach? - correct answer-because when you realize your talents and strengths, you are
able to maximize them, this can help you be more sensitive to and more accepting.
